Corporate Social Responsibility

Making a Difference

Through our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program, we’re taking steps to make our world a better place. Find out more about our initiatives and progress we’re making.

Awards and Recognition

At MSC, we’re constantly striving to be a responsible corporate citizen. We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts and achievements by leading industry organizations.

Founded on a Vision

MSC was founded in 1941 by Sid Jacobson, who began selling tools from the trunk of his car. Sid had a vision to build a business that strived for greatness, while also serving a greater purpose: to make the world a better place.

Today, MSC is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than $3 billion in annual revenue, but we’re still driven by those early principles. By focusing on community relations, corporate governance, diversity & inclusion and environment & sustainability, we deliver value to all of our stakeholders—associates, customers, owners, suppliers and communities, helping them realize their full potential and greater success.

MSC associates volunteering to help veterans

Community Relations

MSC is committed to helping the communities where we do business by providing charitable contributions and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer work to build up the communities that we call home.

Corporate Governance

MSC’s corporate value system is based on integrity and trust at every level of the organization with policies and practices to ensure these principles.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to promoting a respectful, diverse, equitable workplace where all associates can thrive. We believe that everyone’s individual differences come together to make us stronger as a team, allowing us to better serve our customers.

Environment & Sustainability

MSC strives to minimize our environmental impact and maximize our sustainability through initiatives including energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, freight sustainability, and water conservation.

MSC Achieves CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification

MSC is proud to be CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certified, reflecting our strong commitment to cybersecurity and data protection. This certification confirms that we meet all 110 required controls set by the Department of Defense (DoD) for handling sensitive information. It ensures we remain a trusted partner for government agencies and contractors across a wide range of industries.

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