Main navigation Our Story Social Responsibility Brands Where To Buy Careers Investors My HNI Every day is an opportunity to make things better We continuously look for new and better ways to positively impact the planet, operate responsibly, and contribute to our communities. Read Our 2020 CSR Report SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE How we act today protects how we live tomorrow Tomorrow should be cleaner, safer, and more responsible than yesterday. Because sustainability does not have an endpoint, we are constantly improving our processes to better deliver high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact. Materials matter We prioritize the use of recycled, renewable, and low-emitting materials that are sourced responsibly and sustainably, and we work to minimize the environmental impacts of our products and packaging. Reducing use today, redefining tomorrow We sustain change and reduce our impact through initiatives like improving energy efficiency, sourcing 100% renewable electricity, establishing Carbon Smart strategies, working toward zero waste to landfill, and much more. Leading the way We take an active role in the development of industry standards and best practices and provide insight into key issues like product transparency in order to meet evolving customer needs. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT We celebrate the differences that make up the HNI family Rooted in our core values of fairness, respect, and belonging, we believe we are at our best when we bring together different views, experiences, and ideas to lead us towards better collaboration, creative solutions, and insights to best meet our customers’ diverse needs. Unique perspectives Diverse backgrounds bring unique perspectives, helping to drive innovation and growth. To compete successfully, we must continue to focus on attracting and retaining the best talent that is reflective of our communities. Fair, inclusive treatment We believe in treating all people with fairness and respect, making sure all voices are heard, and allowing everyone to make meaningful contributions. Through regular training and in our everyday business practices, we promote accountability for inclusivity. Transparent communication Every voice is important and all opinions matter. Members at every level have frequent opportunities to raise and address concerns with company leaders and attend leader-led meetings to learn and ask questions about various parts of our business. SINCE 2018 Our Progress at a Glance REDEFINING TOMORROW Were recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and were named in 2020 and 2021 as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Assessed the carbon footprint of our furniture materials and launched 21 new Environmental Product Declarations. Lowered emissions on our biomass hearth products to meet or exceed new EPA standards for all wood and pellet hearth appliances. REDUCING IMPACTS Purchased renewable electricity for 100% of our 2020 global electricity use and were recognized as one of the EPA Green Power Partnership’s National Top 100 green power users for our efforts. Set science-based targets and achieved our target for our combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Removed 360,000 lbs. of Styrofoam from our packaging and set a goal to make our packaging 100% recyclable and Styrofoam-free. RESPECTING PEOPLE Signed the U.N. Global Compact and committed to the Sustainable Development Goals. Signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™ Pledge, joined the EPIC Corporate Challenge, and launched our HNI Belong initiative. Donated over $2.7 million to nearly 100 community organizations through the HNI Charitable Foundation in 2019 and 2020. WE’RE AIMING TO ACCOMPLISH A LOT BY 2035, INCLUDING: Our Goals ANNUAL GOALS Invest 1% of pre-tax profits, on average, in communities where HNI operates. Source 100% renewable electricity across global operations annually. By 2022, achieve 100% annual supplier compliance to HNI’s Code of Conduct, covering ethical and sustainable material sourcing. SHORT-TERM GOALS Reduce absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Eliminate Styrofoam and move to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025. Evaluate 100% of materials and chemical substances in products for human and ecosystem impacts and attempt to minimize those impacts through Design for the Environment by 2025. LONG-TERM GOALS Achieve zero waste to landfill for all facilities by 2030. Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% per ton of goods sold by 2025. Achieve a 50% energy intensity reduction by 2035. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Enriching our community strengthens our company We believe that investing in our communities gives us the opportunity to live up to our core beliefs and makes us a better corporate citizen. We share our success with communities where our members live and work. Investing in people Since 1996, HNI has contributed more than $40 Million to worthy causes and has supported community education with over 3000+ scholarships awarded for 2- and 4-year higher education programs. Building better resources HNI has contributed public spaces and furnishings to our communities, including the 34,000 square-foot Musser Public library and HNI Community Center. We support local facilities to benefit everyone in our communities like schools, hospitals, and local YMCAs. Culture of giving Participating in activities like city clean-up days, meal packing for the hungry, and running school supply drives, as well as taking on public service roles, our members are some of the most active in our communities. Learn more about the HNI Charitable Foundation Giving Back HNI’s Charitable Foundation was established to improve the quality of life in the communities in which we operate, where our members live, and where their children go to school. The foundation has a heavy focus on educational, civic and community, and health and human services projects. Product Donations From 2018 through 2020, we donated more than $425,000 worth of product to local organizations including schools, fire departments, academic clubs, homeless shelters, learning centers, Habitat for Humanity, museums, and many more. A word from our Chairman, President, and CEO “We are proud of our accomplishments but recognize there is always more to do. I am confident our history and commitment to transparency—“say what we do”—and faithful execution—“do what we say”—will drive us to build on our successes and achieve even more as a powerful, positive force always looking for new ways to contribute to our communities.” JEFFERY D. LORENGER Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer HNI Corporation Read Our Full Social Responsibility Report 9MB PDF Download HNI Corporation 600 E Second Street Muscatine, IA 52761 © 2021 HNI Corp. All rights reserved. FOOTER TOP Annual Report Contact Us Global Locations Do not sell/share my information FOOTER MENU Privacy Policy Terms of Use SOCIAL