Our Sustainability Promise

Our goal is to reduce energy intensity by 50% by 2035. Our 2022 savings amounts to 4,395,000 kwh, or the power of 413 average American homes

Here's how we did it:

• Installed LED lighting throughout HHT manufacturing buildings.
• Installed new energy-efficient air compressors and modifications.
• Implemented air leak minimization program throughout HHT manufacturing buildings.
• Invested in equipment upgrades.
• Source 100% renewable electricity across global operations annually.

Our goal is zero waste to landfill* by 2030 in all our plants. By integrating new reclamation methods, including wood recycling and refractory diversion in all our facilities, we are on track to reach that goal.

In addition, we eliminated the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam in fireplace product packaging.

*Defined as 95% diversion from landfill

In 2023, we were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for reducing combined Scope 1 & 2 emissions. We believe these are fundamental steps to creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

One hundred percent of our key suppliers have signed HNI Corporation’s Code of Conduct, ensuring they share our commitment to meet high-standard sustainable and ethical business practices, including:

• Safe working conditions
• Ethical practices
• Fair treatment of employees
• Sustainable operations

In 2023, we implemented a design for environment process to integrate environmental considerations into our new product development procedure. Through this, our engineers will assess, and begin to mitigate, environmental impacts at the conception of a new product.

98% of our gas fireplaces are manufactured with intermittent pilot ignition (IPI). The IPI feature means you do not need a traditional standing (always on) pilot in your gas fireplace. The pilot lights when you turn on your fireplace, and goes out when you turn your unit off, saving money and fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as compared to a standing pilot ignition system.

Our heat management solutions give you flexibility to heat your home the way it works for you. If you find yourself in a room often, consider turning down your furnace while you enjoy the warmth of your fireplace. Want to redirect the heat to another room? You can do so!

All of our products meet or exceed industry regulations. With efficiencies as high as 99.9%, many of our products also mitigate waste and maximize energy, no matter which fuel option you choose.

Electric units offer the charm of a fireplace, are affordable to operate, and their use does not negatively impact air quality. With no energy lost and no fumes, emissions, or pollutants, they are an optimal choice for an eco-conscious homeowner desiring a versatile, attractive hearth appliance which can be operated with or without heat.

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