April 3, 2006—Haworth Inc. recently issued the 2005 corporate sustainability report that sets forth both short- and long-term environmental objectives and performance goals. The report, using guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting, outlines a vision, policies and practices for sustainability. The report can be read online by visiting the Haworth Web site and clicking the sustainability link.
Haworths long-term environmental objectives include zero waste and emissions, energy management, ‘green’ transportation, social responsibility, sustainable product and workspace design, sustainable site management, and stakeholder engagement, says the company..
Although issuing GRI corporate sustainability reports is common practice for European corporations, Haworth is among leading North American companies to issue a report to GRI guidelines and the first in the office furniture industry, according to Haworth. The report gives valuable information to customers who share concerns for environmental impact and arms them to compete in global markets.
Haworth Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of adaptable workspaces, including raised floors, movable walls, systems furniture, seating, storage and wood casegoods.
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