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.

1. 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.

2. Energy Management
Increase energy efficiency and utilise renewable energy alternatives to become climate neutral, with the long-term objective of utilising 100% renewable energy.

3. Green Transportation.
Eliminate harmful emissions associated with the distribution of Haworth products and services and member business travel.

4. Zero Waste and Emissions.
Eliminate waste and emissions associated with corporate operations and the production of products and services. This includes elimination of all greenhouse gases.

5. Green Building and Sustainable Site Management.
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.

6. Social Responsibility.
Support the communities in which we conduct business and operate as an ethical organisation.

7. Stakeholder Engagement.
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.