Sustainability progress beyond promises.

For decades, Haworth has embedded sustainability into the way we design, manufacture, and operate. Explore the actions, progress, and measurable outcomes shaping our impact today and our goals for tomorrow.

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1992

Opened 19,000-sq.-ft. recycling center at HQ

1998

Earned first ISO 14001 certification

2005

Published first sustainability report

2009

Achieved zero-waste-to-landfill in North America

2011

Joined the UN Global Compact

2012

Achieved global zero-waste-to-landfill

2013

Launched banned chemicals commitment

2018

1st in industry to introduce zero-waste digital knit

2020

Launched 100% recycled Oceanic fabric

2021

Committed to science-based climate targets

2022

Zody II & Zody LX earn Cradle to Cradle® Bronze

2023

Net-zero targets validated by SBTi

2025

Achieved 100% renewable electricity for Haworth Group

Action over ambition.

Sustainability is built into the way we work. Through responsible design, efficient manufacturing, and measurable goals, we're focused on reducing environmental impact across our products, operations, and communities.

1,365 tons

of material diverted from
landfills in 2022

The first in our industry

to achieve zero-waste manufacturing & headquarters

10,000 pounds of polystyrene removed from packaging
16M plastic bottles

diverted from the ocean

Reduced carbon emissions

by over 6,000 metric tons of CO2

Keeping waste out of landfills since 2009.

Our North American manufacturing and headquarters operations have maintained zero-waste-to-landfill status since 2009, with global operations following in 2012.


At Haworth, we define zero waste to landfill as diverting at least 90% of waste through recycling, reuse, or energy recovery. Each year, we invest more than $1 million in waste-reduction initiatives and divert materials like metal, wood, plastic, fabric, cardboard, and food waste from landfills.

Designed for another life.

By transforming recycled and ocean-bound plastics into textiles, we're helping reduce waste while creating materials built for everyday use. It's one more way sustainability is woven into our products from the start.

From waste to weave.

Ocean-bound plastic doesn't belong in our waterways. Through a six-step process, discarded bottles are transformed into durable textiles that help keep valuable materials in circulation.

Cleaned and shredded

Bottles washed, sanitized and shredded

Converted into chips

Spun into yarn

Woven into fabric

Finished and dyed

Our digital knit wastes nothing.

Designed to fit each chair precisely, our digital knit eliminates excess material and reduces manufacturing waste. The knit-to-fit process creates a durable, comfortable textile while giving designers the freedom to explore rich colors, patterns, and textures.

“This whole ‘knit-to-fit’ term is really centered around making one piece,” says Alexis Putnam, a materials and finish designer at Haworth. “No cutting or waste. This fits with our commitment to sustainability.”

The work continues.

Explore our latest sustainability report to learn more about our commitments, progress, and goals.

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Haworth 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.