HNI Corporation, commonly referred to as HNI, is a prominent player in the furniture and other manufactured goods industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1944, HNI has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacturing of office furniture and hearth products, serving a diverse range of markets across North America and beyond.
The company is renowned for its innovative approach to creating high-quality, sustainable furniture solutions that enhance workplace environments. HNI's core offerings include office systems, seating, and storage solutions, distinguished by their ergonomic design and commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, HNI has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its environmentally responsible practices and a robust portfolio of well-known brands.
+4 vs industry average
Hni’s score of 30 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hni's reported carbon emissions
HNI, a US-based company in the Furniture and other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36) industry, has set a near-term target to reduce its absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% by 2025, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, HNI has committed to a long-term goal of achieving a 50% energy intensity reduction by 2035, also from a 2018 baseline. For the reporting year 2024, HNI reported approximately 48,252,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2023, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 49,622,000 kg CO2e. This shows a downward trend from previous years, with emissions at approximately 67,606,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 74,056,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 76,350,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Earlier data from 2019 showed approximately 220,584,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and 230,108,000 kg CO2e in 2018. HNI's Scope 1 and 2 targets are aligned with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, as verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company also has an SBTi-committed target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% per ton of goods sold by 2035 from a 2018 baseline. The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The emissions data for HNI is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Hni’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2035
50% reduction in Scope 1
Achieve a 50% energy intensity reduction by 2035 from a 2018 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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