HOLLAND, MI – May 18, 2017 – Haworth, Inc. has released its 2017 corporate responsibility report documenting the company’s continued commitment to and progress of important global objectives. The reporting includes sustainable design strategies, continuous global manufacturing improvements and solutions that are neutral to the environment, with positive impacts on the health and well-being of people. This is the 13th annual report from Haworth.
In 2017, two of Haworth’s sustainability highlights were the strengthening commitment to Design for the Environment principles and increasing the integration of sustainable materials in products, thereby increasing recyclability. These accomplishments supplement other tangible goals in the past 13 years such as achieving Zero Waste to Landfill status globally, a commitment to achieving 100% sustainable wood harvesting and continued progress on removing 56 banned chemicals identified as adverse to human health and/or the environment.
Haworth recognizes that a truly sustainable organization includes enriching the lives of employees, supporting the communities in which the company conducts business and operating as an ethical organization. The 2017 corporate responsibility report includes information on Haworth’s efforts in these areas, such as community events, disaster recovery support, recycling benefits, programs for diversity and safety measures.
During 2017, Haworth strengthened many existing partnerships and worked to build new ones with organizations that share sustainability goals. These relationships are mutually beneficial as each organization both teaches and learns from the partnership.