Green Transportation

Objective: Eliminate harmful emissions associated with the distribution of Haworth products and services and member business travel.

How are we achieving this?

• Haworth uses criteria heavily focused on sustainability to contract third-party carriers, both in the U.S. and internationally.
• For inbound freight in West Michigan, we collaborate with other area companies to “ride share,” reducing costs and trucks on the road.
• Haworth also leases a fleet of five fuel-efficient, low-emitting diesel truck tractors for local transportation, where our highest concentration of suppliers and manufacturing facilities are located.
• For outbound transportation, uses data-driven technology systems to schedule deliveries in order to reduce both mileage and the total number of truckloads.

Smartway Transport Program

Haworth joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Program, a nationwide initiative to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient transportation options.  Haworth, a shipper partner in the EPA program, contracts with third party carriers throughout North America for delivery of their product.