Our Objectives
Based on our vision and policy to become a sustainable corporation, Haworth is committed to these seven sustainability objectives and has supporting short- and long-term goals.
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Sustainable Product and Workspace Design.
Understand, reduce and eliminate the negative environmental impacts from the manufacture, use and end-of-life management of Haworth products and workspaces.
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Energy Management
Increase energy efficiency and utilise renewable energy alternatives to become climate neutral, with the long-term objective of utilising 100% renewable energy. -
Green Transportation
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Eliminate harmful emissions associated with the distribution of Haworth products and services and member business travel. -
Zero Waste and Emissions
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Eliminate waste and emissions associated with corporate operations and the production of products and services. This includes elimination of all greenhouse gases. -
Green Building and Sustainable Site Management
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Use green building design and practices to construct new buildings and interior renovations for all Haworth facilities worldwide and ensure sites in use are managed for sustainability. -
Social Responsibility
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Support the communities in which we conduct business and operate as an ethical organisation. -
Stakeholder Engagement
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Engage all Haworth stakeholders in our path toward sustainability.
The long-term objectives were developed based on executive, member and other stakeholder feedback and benchmarking 50 best-in-class companies. By developing products and services that challenge conventional construction concepts and provide more sustainable alternatives, Haworth is working with our stakeholders to evolve our industry to a more sustainable model.
2011 Global Sustainability Report