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At the end of fiscal 1999, we employed over
201,000 associates. We have the opportunity to
touch each of their lives by building a better work-
place in which every associate understands the
culture and values upon which this Company was
built. We have a responsibility to build an inclusive
and diverse organization of the very best people,
and foster an environment that supports diversity,
providing the opportunity for everyone to excel.
During fiscal 1999, The Home Depot gave
$15 million to support disaster relief and the build-
ing of affordable housing, to aid youth at risk and to
protect the environment. We touched thousands of
lives through our financial support and thousands
more through our volunteer efforts.
Our actions today in protecting the environment
will touch millions of lives for many years to come.
Last year, we told you about our commitment to
leadership in addressing sustainable forestry and
certification issues. This year, we put the stake in
the ground by pledging to stop selling any wood
products from endangered regions by the end of
2002. Further, we will give preference to vendors
that supply us with products made from certified
wood. We will use the power of our purchasing
dollars to promote products that do the most to
preserve environmentally sensitive areas and make
the most efficient use of wood.
The key to our success in this area is in the
partnerships we develop with environmental groups
and suppliers. I am happy to report that many envi-
ronmental organizations have publicly voiced their
support of our efforts, and our vendors are quickly
climbing on the bandwagon. As The Home Depot
expands its global presence, sustaining the environ-
ment will become an even more important issue for
the Company and our vendor partners.
During fiscal 1999, The Home Depot celebrated
its 20th year of business. We have achieved so much
in just 20 years of history. But even more opportunity
exists for us in the next 20 years. The encore per-
formance in fiscal 1999 was outstanding – but the
curtain remains wide open.
201,400
156,700
124,400
98,100
80,800
1999
1998
1997
1996
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Arthur M. Blank
President & Chief Executive Officer
February 25, 2000
Career Opportunities Number of Associates at Fiscal Year-End