- Decreased diverse vendor base as a percentage of total vendor spend in 2021 and 2022 due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and variations in purchased material requirements.
- Many furniture pieces end up in landfills at the end of their functional lives.
Haworth, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Haworth, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 82.5K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 29.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 52.6K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 765.5K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
82.5K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
13% (Haworth Group 2023), 58% (Haworth Lifestyle Brands 2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
188.8K tonnes (2023)
2023
Energy Use
136.7M kWh/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 29.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 52.6K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 765.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy output by 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year since 2021 through energy efficiency projects.
- Switched 6 GWh to renewable electricity through onsite solar panels and green tariffs, resulting in carbon savings equal to 4% of baseline emissions for Scopes 1 and 2.
- First company in the industry with net-zero emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Reduced carbon emissions in 2023 by nearly 400 tonnes using FourKites' Sustainability Dashboard.
- Saved over 5,000 tonnes of CO2e by replacing higher carbon impact materials with recycled fishing nets for chair casters.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operational emissions by 60% and supply chain emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels).
📅 Medium-term
- 100% sustainably sourced wood by 2025.
- 100% renewable energy sourcing for electricity for manufacturing facilities by 2025.
- 100% renewable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce both operational and supply chain emissions by 90% by 2050 (compared to 2021 levels).
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
People & CommunityCircular EconomyOperational Performance