At Haworth, we work to make the world better. It’s one of our foundational, company-wide values. We’re focused and committed to achieving our sustainability goals and making a positive impact.
Haworth is a leader in innovative solutions that drive a more sustainable future. We’ve outlined ambitious goals related to our people, our operational performance, and the circular economy, which emphasizes continually reusing materials and reducing waste.
We've pioneered a new manufacturing process, which involves continuously recycling and reusing the raw materials for some of the Fern chair’s black plastic parts. This sustainability milestone is the first in our industry, reducing Fern’s carbon footprint by 10%.
We designed Breck with circular design concepts to minimize its environmental impact. Each chair consists of 53% recycled content and is 94% recyclable at the end of life. Breck has the lowest carbon footprint of any task chair in our portfolio at just 60.9 kg CO2e.
We’ve been on a decades-long journey to create a more sustainable future. Here are some of the achievements, milestones, and recognitions we’ve received on the way.
100% Renewable - Haworth Group invests in 100% Renewable Electricity,* advancing progress toward its climate goals years ahead of schedule.
LEED Gold Certified - Our Holland, Michigan global headquarters received this designation after a major renovation in 2008.
Zero Waste to Landfill - Our headquarters and North American manufacturing sites have been zero waste to landfill since 2009.
Cradle to Cradle Certification** - In 2022, Zody II and Zody LX were the first furniture products to receive Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze status.
GREENGUARD Gold - In 2024, 76 Haworth North America products received this designation for low chemical emissions, ensuring they contribute to healthier indoor air quality.
EcoVadis Silver - We’ve achieved a silver rating for 2025. Among rated companies worldwide, we are in the Top 7% (93rd percentile).
*Haworth now sources 100% renewable electricity equal to its global operations through a portfolio of high-quality energy attribute certificates (EACs), supported by on-site solar and utility green-power contracts. This significant milestone fulfills the company’s 2025 renewable electricity goal and marks early progress toward its Scope 1 and 2 near-term science-based target, originally set for 2030.
**Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
