2024 corporate responsibility report
In this report we share our efforts towards a more sustainable future. It also represents our first steps towards a shift in our strategy – from departmental and manufacturing unit driven initiatives to more unified action across the company.
Joel Feldberg
President
and Chief Executive Officer
...Now, it’s time to align our objectives and actions so we can better tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, including mitigating climate change, advancing social and economic equity and inclusion, while improving the health of people and the planet.
A quick look
science-based targets
4,280 tonnes (48%) of our 2023 goal of eliminating 8,940 tonnes of carbon emissions has already been reached
We are also in the process of tracking our Scope 3 emissions derived from business travel and wast, so that we can measure and set future targets
climate change
85% of our filing, casegoods, desking, tables and systems furniture are manufactured in North America using 90% locally sourced materials
12% reduction in our physical footprint from 2015 to 2023 with the goal of reaching 23% by 2025
community + inclusion
190 employees have completed the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation course
60 nationalities are represented in the workplace, with personnel originating from Albania to Zimbabwe
health + well-being
20+ certified continuing education courses (CEUs) offered, covering a range of health and wellness topics from supporting caregiver respite in healthcare to designing for neurodiversity in the workplace
lifecycle + circular economy
5,000 wood skids diverted each year
2,000,000lb. of recycled rubber upcycled into products like boot trays, flowerpots, and deck tiles annually
materials + transparency
100% of Global carded textiles are PFAS-free
100% of our seating is BIFMA Level 3 certified