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Circular products. Smarter packaging. Renewable energy. Explore how we are turning our sustainability strategy into measurable progress, from product development to operations and second life.

2025 Highlights

100%

of new Haworth Group products were designed using defined circular design principles. See details on our principles in the FAQ section further down.

97%

of Haworth Global packaging, by spend, was renewable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

100%

of Haworth Group’s global electricity consumption was matched with renewable electricity accomplished through a portfolio of on-site solar projects, utility green-power programs, and high-quality Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs).

$2.1 million

delivered through circular projects worldwide.

6,094 tonnes

of furniture diverted from landfill through circular services and this applies our projects globally.

93%

of Haworth Group direct suppliers, by spend, signed the Supplier Code of Conduct.

1992

Opened first in-house recycling centre at global headquarters

2005

Published our first annual Corporate Social Responsibility report

2011

Haworth Group became a signatory of the UN Global Compact

2012

Haworth Global achieved zero-waste-to-landfill at our manufacturing and operations facilities

2013

The world’s first LEED v4-certified project, the Haworth Beijing showroom, was unveiled

2021

Committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Haworth EMEA achieved commitment to 100% electricity from renewable sources (manufacturing)

2023

Haworth Group net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

2025

100% renewable electricity achieved across Haworth Group global operations

What matters most

Our sustainability approach focuses on four key areas that help organise our priorities and reporting: Circularity, Climate, People, and Governance.

98/100

Gender Pay Equality

Haworth France has achieved a rating of 98/100, as per the statistics collected in 2025 from an analysis encompassing 181 employees spread across 3 office locations in France.
Haworth is committed to gender pay equality, and we are dedicated to maintaining this achievement while striving for even greater transparency on this aspect.

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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) 

73% of Haworth International products, based on sales, have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). We added 12 new declarations in 2025, providing independently verified information about environmental impacts across a product’s life cycle.

FEMB LEVEL® 3 (in Europe)

In 2025, we brought our two Portuguese manufacturing facilities into the FEMB LEVEL certification program. This expanded our current portfolio of certified products in Europe from 20 to 46.

BIFMA LEVEL® 3 (Asia Pacific)

All certified Haworth products manufactured in Shanghai and Chennai are now certified to BIFMA LEVEL 3, reflecting continued progress in product sustainability performance across the Asia-Pacific region.

FSC® Certified Wood

FSC® certification supports responsible forest management and supply chain traceability through independently verified chain-of-custody systems. Haworth continues to expand FSC® certification coverage across its operations as part of its responsible sourcing approach, and Global site coverage under FSC or PEFC certification increased from 35% in 2024 to 45% in 2025.

PEFC Certified Wood

PEFC certification supports responsible forest management and supply chain traceability. In 2025, Haworth Europe strengthened its programme by incorporating its Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay facility into a multi-site PEFC certification.  

PEFC Licence Number: DINC-PEFC-COC-001290.

Indoor Advantage Gold

The certification confirms that products meet strict limits for chemical emissions (VOCs) to support healthier indoor air quality. In 2025, 128 Haworth products in International were certified to SCS Indoor Advantage Gold.

FAQs

Yes. We take part in both assessments every year at global Haworth Group level, and we use the results to support customer requests for sustainability information:

  • EcoVadis: In 2026, Haworth received a Bronze medal, which recognises companies in the top 35% of those assessed over the previous 12 months. EcoVadis evaluates how a company manages the environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

  • CDP: In CDP's 2025 Climate Change assessment, Haworth Group received a B, placing us in the Management band. This is above the North America regional average and the Leisure & home manufacturing sector average, which are each a C. CDP evaluates the quality of a company's climate-related disclosure and how it manages climate impacts. We have disclosed through CDP since 2015.

We define circular design through three principles that guide all new product development:

  • Sustainable materials: Excluding harmful substances, prioritising recycled and low-carbon materials, and investing in smarter packaging.

  • Product use extension: Designing for durability, repairability, upgradability, and warranty terms, including coverage and duration, are set out in our warranty statements..

  • Product end of life: Designing for straightforward disassembly and recyclability, while offering circular services that help keep used furniture out of landfill.

In 2025, Haworth Group matched 100% of its global electricity consumption with renewable electricity. 

We achieved this through a combination of on-site solar projects, utility green-power contracts and Energy Attribute Certificates sourced from the same countries where our operations are located. We use the market-based accounting method defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Our emissions reporting covers:

  • Scope 1: Direct emissions from our operations.

  • Scope 2: Indirect emissions associated with purchased electricity.

  • Scope 3: Indirect emissions associated with our value chain.

Assessment methodology and reporting adhere to the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In 2025, we obtained third-party limited assurance of our Scope 1 and 2 figures.

We define zero waste to landfill as intentionally sending no waste to landfill, with at least 90% of waste diverted through recycling, reuse or incineration with energy recovery.

Haworth Global achieved zero waste to landfill across its manufacturing and operations facilities in 2012. 

In 2025, 86% of Haworth Group waste, including waste from brands beyond Haworth’s own manufacturing operations, was diverted from landfill.

Our waste-diversion data is self-reported and tracked internally against our defined standard. It is not currently externally verified.

We measure and report our progress through recognised reporting frameworks and organisations:

  • Every year since 2005, we have published an annual Corporate Social Responsibility report aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative.

  • We disclose climate data annually through CDP.

  • As a participant in the UN Global Compact, we provide an annual Communication on Progress.

  • Key environmental data, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, is independently assured.

Haworth Group is also preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and evolving European Union sustainability regulations.

Haworth provides product documentation and certifications that can support projects pursuing sustainable building standards such as LEED, WELL and BREEAM.

Depending on the product and region, available documentation may include Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), BIFMA LEVEL®, Declare, FEMB LEVEL®, GREENGUARD, GREENGUARD Gold, Indoor Advantage Gold, FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody certifications and other third-party certifications. These certifications help provide transparency around environmental performance, indoor air quality, material selection and responsible manufacturing practices.

We support responsible wood sourcing through recognised FSC® and PEFC certification systems that help ensure traceability throughout the supply chain. In 2025, FSC® and PEFC-certified site coverage increased from 35% to 45%, supporting greater transparency and accountability across our operations and supply chain.

Material health is integrated into Haworth’s circular design approach. We seek to avoid substances of concern, select more sustainable materials, and improve transparency throughout the supply chain. For select products, we also publish Declare labels, providing greater transparency into material ingredients and supporting informed material choices. 

In 2025, Haworth continued initiatives to eliminate chrome finishes across EMEA and APAC markets, while many products remained supported by third-party certifications related to indoor air quality and material transparency.

Haworth is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C through science-based decarbonization targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):

Near-Term Targets

• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline year

• Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from Purchased Goods and Services, Upstream Transportation and Distribution, and End-of-life Treatment of Sold Products 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline year

Net-Zero Targets

• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 baseline year

• Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 baseline year

Explore our sustainability strategy

Our annual CSR report documents the data, methodologies, and progress behind every claim on this page. Download the latest report below. To explore product-level environmental data, check the Ecomedes databases for Europe and Asia-Pacific. And learn more about our Circular Services.