Smith & Wesson fired up in the mid-1800s when Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson teamed up in Springfield, Massachusetts, to craft revolutionary revolvers that changed the game for lawmen and frontiersmen alike. Today, as part of American Outdoor Brands, they pump out pistols, revolvers, rifles, and accessories for self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting, with a rep for reliability that's as American as apple pie. What's wild is how they've weathered everything from Wild West duels to modern buyouts and relocations to gun-friendly Tennessee, all while innovating with smart tech like optics-ready firearms - proving that old-school iron can still pack a punch in the 21st century.
These gun gurus holster some wokeness with an ESG committee overseeing sustainability vibes, because even bullets need a green thumb apparently. They've got DEI nods through diversity-valuing culture and non-discrimination policies covering race, rainbow identities, and more, ensuring everyone's trigger finger gets equal play. Who knew your next revolver could revolve around inclusion?
The company views employee diversity as a tremendous asset. It pledges to provide equal opportunity without tolerating illegal discrimination, which seems to be a contradiction. How do you force diversity without discrimination?
The Sustainability Committee oversees environmental, social, and governance matters for the company. It reports to the board on topics affecting business and performance.
The company promotes a culture that values integrity, diversity, and commitment to employees and stakeholders. It emphasizes creating an environment where diverse perspectives contribute to success.