Leading the Way in Sustainability

Join Katie Chapman, Senior Sustainability Engineer at Haworth, as she takes you through our comprehensive approach to sustainability in this video. Learn about our dedication to preserving resources for future generations and our innovative strategies that set us apart in the industry.

Haworth's Sustainability Strategy

At Haworth, our global sustainability strategy ensures that resources are available for future generations by focusing on 3 key pillars: people, circular economy, and operational performance. Within each pillar, we've made strong commitments to guide our targeted efforts toward a more sustainable future. 

Understanding Circular Economy

A circular economy is vital to sustainability, and Haworth embraces its 3 core principles: eliminating waste, extending product life at its highest value, and regenerating natural systems. This approach drives us to innovate and maintain environmental stewardship in all we do.

Integrating Sustainability into Product Design

Sustainability at Haworth starts from the design phase. We prioritize sustainable materials, ease of parts replacement, and product end-of-life recycling. Our products are designed for longevity and easy disassembly, promoting reuse and recycling. This philosophy is applied to all our offerings, ensuring sustainability is embedded into all of our products.

Communication of Sustainability Progress

Third-party validation is an important part of our circular design philosophy to ensure credibility and trust. Our certifications, easily accessible on the Haworth Ecomedes portal, provide comprehensive data and information about our products' sustainability attributes.

Sustainability Accolades

Haworth has consistently demonstrated leadership in sustainability through various notable achievements:

• Zero-Waste-to-Landfill – Haworth is proud to be the first in the industry to achieve zero-waste-to-landfill status in 2012.
• BIFMA LEVEL – We adhere to the BIFMA LEVEL, which is the industry’s furniture sustainability standard. Over 90% of our products sold are certified to BIFMA LEVEL 3, the highest rating possible.
• Cradle to Cradle Certified®Version 4.0 – Zody II and Zody LX are the first and only furniture products to be certified under this latest, most rigorous standard. Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
• Net-Zero Carbon Targets – We have set ambitious net-zero carbon targets validated through the Science Based Targets initiative, further cementing our leadership in sustainability.
• GREENGUARD – Our GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold certifications indicate that our products use low-emitting process chemicals.

Haworth's Unique Sustainability Strategy

Our approach to sustainability is comprehensive and collaborative. It permeates every aspect of our business, requiring alignment and cooperation across all departments and global operations. This strategy ensures that our sustainability goals are met and that we continue to make significant progress.