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.

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Joel Feldberg
President
and Chief Executive Officer

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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.

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A quick look

science-based targets

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 waste, so that we can measure and set future targets

climate change

reducing manufacturing emissions

85% of our filing, casegoods, desking, tables and systems furniture are manufactured in North America using 90% locally sourced materials

We have reduced our physical footprint by 12% from 2015 to 2023 through improved efficiencies, with the goal of reaching 23% by 2026

 
community + inclusion

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

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

lifecycle + circular economy

5,000 wood skids diverted each year

2,000,000lbs. of recycled rubber upcycled into products like boot trays, flowerpots, and deck tiles annually

materials + transparency

materials + transparency

100% of Global carded textiles are PFAS-free

100% of our seating is BIFMA Level 3 certified