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Haworth Sustainability Profile

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Haworth, Inc., a leading global provider of office furniture and workspace solutions, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in innovative design and sustainable practices, Haworth offers a diverse range of products, including adaptable workstations, collaborative seating, and ergonomic solutions that enhance productivity and well-being. Renowned for its commitment to quality and design excellence, Haworth has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmentally friendly initiatives. With a robust market position, the company continues to shape the future of workspaces, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking to create dynamic and efficient environments.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Haworth's score of 82 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Haworth's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Haworth reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 27,624,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 51,349,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 673,738,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures with Scope 1 at around 27,607,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 53,325,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 802,080,000 kg CO2e. Haworth has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that the reductions align with the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Haworth's commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity for manufacturing by 2025 is expected to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Haworth, Inc., reflecting the company's corporate family relationship.

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Scope 1
25,192,000
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Scope 2
51,028,000
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Scope 3
717,118,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Haworth's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Haworth's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Haworth's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Haworth is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Haworth's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Haworth's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
29%
Downstream Leased Assets
15%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Business Travel
1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%

Haworth's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Haworth has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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