HNI : Corporate Responsibility Report (HNI 2025 CR Report)
HNI
Published on 05/11/2026 at 05:10 pm EDT
Corporate Responsibility
2025 Progress Report
Letter from the CEO
We are entering an era of unprecedented opportunity in HNI history. Welcoming Steelcase into our family of brands expands our role and leadership in the industry, and with that growth comes even greater responsibility for our people, our communities, and our planet.
As we begin this next chapter, our long-standing values continue to serve as our foundation and our compass. The beliefs that have guided HNI for 78 years remain unchanged. We believe
in making positive change for our people, our planet, and our communities. We believe in creating a community and workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
We believe improvement is always possible, and that every challenge brings an opportunity to learn and grow. We believe that hard work, determination, and teamwork enable us to achieve more together. Above all, we believe in doing what
is right.
These values reflect who we are and who we strive to be as we search for new and better ways to positively impact the planet, operate responsibly, and work toward a future that benefits us all. Sustainability is woven into every choice we make and strengthened by collaboration at every level.
This year's Corporate Responsibility Progress Report highlights how these values and beliefs have spurred progress across HNI, made possible by members throughout our organization. Our key initiatives and accomplishments for 2025 include:
a 78% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2018 base year. After surpassing our original 2025 emissions target, we are setting new SBTi-aligned targets to continue
our progress.
a new burner design that uses 14 percent less energy than similar units.
Looking ahead, the integration of Steelcase represents an important milestone in HNI's journey. Together, we bring expanded capabilities, deeper expertise, and a broader platform to accelerate progress. By combining our strengths, we are better positioned to scale solutions, align our strategies, and raise expectations for responsible design and manufacturing.
Over the coming year, we will focus on aligning our sustainability strategies, metrics, and goals, and strengthening governance to support our organization.
We are proud of how far we have come, and we are energized by the opportunity ahead. With a strong foundation and a shared commitment to doing what is right, we will continue building on our progress and shaping a more sustainable future together.
We invite you to explore this progress report and celebrate the advancements made by members across HNI. As we look to the future, we remain committed to building stronger communities, reducing our environmental impact, and advancing responsible design and manufacturing.
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer HNI Corporation
About HNI
HNI is a global family of industry-leading brands for the workplace
and home. Founded in Muscatine, Iowa, by visionaries C. Maxwell Stanley, Clement Hanson, and H. Wood Miller, HNI opened its doors under the premise that all employees would be treated equally and respectfully as members and owners of a productive industrial enterprise. We remain steadfast to these founding principles.
HNI WORKPLACE FURNISHINGS
STEELCASE
HNI's Workplace Furnishings, Kimball International, Steelcase, and Residential Building Products brands are among the strongest, most widely known and respected in their industries.
The depth and breadth of our furniture products,
our increased focus on expanding our service otferings, the scale and capability of our manufacturing operations, and the strength of our distribution footprint enable us to provide the best solutions to meet the needs of every customer and every environment -from the largest multinational organizations to the local entrepreneur.
Our Residential Building Products segment includes a
full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. Together, these brands make up North America's largest manufacturer of hearth products and services.
In 2023, HNI celebrated Kimball International joining our family of brands. Aligned with HNI's commitment to culture and a history of craftsmanship, Kimball International's brands have focused on turning ordinary spaces into meaningful places in the workplace, health, education, and hospitality markets since 1950.
HNI further expanded its portfolio with the addition of Steelcase, a global leader in workplace furnishings and design. This addition strengthens HNI's position as a global provider of workplace solutions, bringing together complementary brand portfolios, customer relationships, and capabilities.
Together, the organizations enhance scale, innovation, and expertise to meet evolving customer needs, while maintaining the distinct strengths and identities of their respective brands.
KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PRODUCTS
Governance
HNI's Board of Directors oversees the business affairs of the corporation. The Board has established a corporate culture of accountability, responsibility, and ethical behavior through the careful selection and evaluation of senior management and directors.
For many years, HNI has been proud to have a Board of Directors made up of highly qualified and diverse business leaders representing all of our stakeholders. With the exception of our CEO, all of our directors operate independently under the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules and applicable law. Details regarding the qualifications and backgrounds of our current Board are available on our website.
The corporate responsibility strategy and program, encompassing HNI's publicly announced goals, is overseen by the Board, including quarterly reviews. Sustainability is embraced in every aspect of HNI culture, at all levels of the organization, and is centrally considered in business decisions.
To learn more about our Governance and Board of Directors, visit our website.
Basis for This Report
HNI Corporation ("HNI" or the "Company"), a publicly traded company on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "HNI," is headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa. This report covers global operations within HNI's operational control, but does not include Steelcase, which was acquired in December 2025.
The report focuses on our progress and performance for fiscal year 2025, spanning December 29, 2024, to January 3, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
In data calculations, HNI documents sources of estimation and outcome uncertainty, particularly for those metrics subject to a
high level of measurement uncertainty. This document was prepared using data available at the time of publishing. Historical data is updated for acquisitions, divestitures, changes in methodology, and significant errors. In this report, historical data has been updated to include Kimball International, which was acquired in 2023, but does not include Steelcase, which was acquired in December 2025.
HNI engaged ERM CVS, an independent third-party assurance provider, to conduct limited assurance of HNI's Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3, and biogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as water withdrawals. The engagement followed ISO 14064-3 and ISAE 3000 (Revised) standards.
Verification Statement >
This report was prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and is informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
HNI conducted a full materiality assessment in 2022 to identify our strongest environmental, social, and governance priorities across all stakeholder groups. HNI reviews the materiality assessment annually to ensure it accurately reflects the most significant priorities across all topics and stakeholders. HNI engaged a third party to conduct
the initial materiality assessment with the intent to seek a deeper understanding of HNI's greatest impacts, opportunities, and risks, including how they influence stakeholder decision-making. Perspectives of several key stakeholder groups-including management, members, suppliers, and customers-were gathered through a combination of direct engagement, analysis, public data, and other research to determine the significance.
Items of highest priority to stakeholders included, but were not limited to, culture and inclusion, climate change and strategy, and training and education. The assessment continues to inform our strategy and reporting, while also providing a framework for planning future sustainability goals and objectives.
Materiality Table >
© 2026 HNI Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
The HNI brands mentioned in this report, specifically the logos on page 3, are trademarks of HNI Corporation or its affiliates. Indoor Advantage™
is a trademark of SCS Global Services, FSC® and its logo are registered trademarks of the Forest Stewardship Council®. LEED-an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™- is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council®. WELL Certified® is a registered trademark of the International WELL Building Institute™.
BIFMA® is a registered trademark of the Business + Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. LEVEL® is a registered trademark owned by BIFMA®. Health Product Declaration® and the Health Product Declaration Collaborative® are registered trademarks, owned and overseen by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative, and are subject to all applicable laws governing the use of trademarks.
Each of these trademarks is licensed by HNI Corporation or its affiliates or otherwise used with permission. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
FSC Trademark license code: FSC-CO14704
This report contains "forward-looking" statements based on current expectations regarding future plans, events, outlooks, objectives, and financial performance, specifically including, but not limited to, the
goals stated on page 6. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words including "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "confident," or other similar words, phrases,
or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Corporation's actual future results and performance to ditfer materially from expected results.
A description of these risks can be found in the Corporation's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements.
Goal Progress
HNI's corporate responsibility strategy is guided by measurable goals and transparent reporting of performance against those commitments.
Respecting People
Reducing Impact
Redefining Tomorrow
Invest 1% of pre-tax profits, on average, in communities where HNI operates
100% strategic* supplier compliance with HNI Code of Conduct by 2022
HNI will continue to champion an inclusive workplace for everyone, consistent with corporate values
Since 2019, the HNI Charitable Foundation has donated:
1.3% pre-tax profits on average
$6.3 million to 183 unique community organizations
More than $1.9 million in scholarships
Achieved 100% compliance across all business segments ahead of schedule in 2024
Advanced even further by integrating sustainability and ESG factors into supplier scorecards across the business
Achieved 100% participation in Accountable Inclusive Leadership training
Source 100% renewable electricity across global operations annually
Reduce absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% by 2025, from a 2018 baseline
Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% per ton of goods sold by 2035, from a 2018 baseline
Achieve a 50% energy intensity reduction by 2035 from a 2018 baseline
Sourced 100% renewable electricity for our global operations, meeting our RE100 and EPA Green Power Partner commitments
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 78% since 2018
Scope 3 emissions intensity decreased by 2% since 2018
Absolute Scope 3 emissions decreased by 34% since 2018
Energy intensity increased by 8% since 2018 due to changes in production
Absolute energy consumption decreased by 27% since 2018
Eliminate non-recyclable foam packaging and move toward 100% recyclable packaging
by 2025
Evaluate 100% of materials and chemical substances in products for human and ecosystem impacts and attempt to minimize those impacts through Design for the Environment by 2025
Eliminated 100% of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging across all manufactured products
Assessed 90% of materials across all brands for regulated PFAS, with full material disclosure analysis progressing across product segments
*Previously referred to as Tier 1, defined as those suppliers that account for 75% of our spend
Achieve zero waste to landfill for all manufacturing facilities by 2030
Achieved zero waste to landfill at 14 of 23 manufacturing facilities
Achieved third-party verified TRUE Certification at three facilities
100% strategic* supplier compliance with HNI Code of Conduct
Achieved 100% compliance across all business segments ahead of schedule in 2024.
Advanced even further by integrating sustainability and ESG factors into supplier scorecards across the business.
*Previously referred to as Tier 1, defined as those suppliers that account for 75% of our spend.
Invest 1% of pre-tax profits on average, in communities where HNI operates
Since 2019, the HNI Charitable Foundation has exceeded the goal by donating an average of 1.3% pre-tax profits.
Proudly, the Foundation has invested over $6.3M to 183 unique community organizations and more than
$1.9M in scholarships during this time period.
In 2025, the Foundation supported key community initiatives including the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business expansion, the Indiana University Health Foundation expansion, and the Muscatine Community College Technology Center expansion.
We also continued our support of City of Hope, advancing research for life-threatening illnesses.
Respecting People
Continued investments in communities, supplier responsibility, and inclusive leadership programs support HNI's commitment to members, partners, and the communities where we operate.
Reducing Impacts
Operational initiatives, renewable electricity procurement, and efficiency improvements continue to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste across HNI.
0
100,000
180,686
173,143
167,629
50,000
46,175
38,793
20,606
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 2025
186,157
174,894
155,962
150,000
100% RENEWABLE100% RENEWABLE
100%
RENEWABLE
200,000
82%
RENEWABLE 90%
RENEWABLE
77%
RENEWABLE
0%
RENEWABLE
Renewable Electricity
Non-Renewable Electricity
0%
RENEWABLE
250,000
Renewable Electricity Sourced
in MWh
In 2025,
HNI sourced 100% renewable electricity for our global operations.
Source 100% renewable
electricity
ACROSS GLOBAL
OPERATIONS ANNUALLY
226,972
236,932
50,000
47,534
50,459
0
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
49,059
67,207
73,558
76,103
100,000
150,000
200,000
217,812
226,713
250,000
Absolute Combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions
in MTCO2e
We've reduced Scope 1 and 2 combined
GHG emissions by
78% since 2018.
Reduce absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG
emissions by 35%
BY 2025 FROM
A 2018 BASELINE
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
0
2
4
6
8
8.13
8.29
8.05
8.44
8.32
9.63
10
10.50
11.17
12
Scope 3 Emissions
in MTCO2e per ton of product sold
We've reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions per ton of goods sold by
2% since 2018.
Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40%
PER TON OF GOODS SOLD BY 2035 FROM A 2018 BASELINE
Reducing Impacts
Operational initiatives, renewable electricity procurement, and efficiency improvements continue to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste across HNI.
2024
4
1,000,000
2
500,000
0
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025
0
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
8.27
Achieve a 50% energy intensity reduction
BY 2035 FROM A 2018 BASELINE
Energy intensity has increased 8% due to changes in production. At the same time, we've reduced absolute energy consumption by 27%.
Energy Intensity
in GJ per ton of products sold
Total Energy Consumption
in GJ
10
2,500,000
8.71
8.44
8.59
8.65
2,148,100
1,500,000
8.41
7.98
2,013,810
8 7.68 2,000,000
1,899,340
1,918,960
1,822,420
1,614,080
1,548,280 1,560,793
6
WASTE TO LANDFILL
SINCE 2021
75%
91%
Waste to Landfill and Waste Diverted
in tons
Landfill
80,000
71%
DIVERSION 73%
DIVERSION
Diversion
70,000
22,067
20,296
60,000
81%
DIVERSION
89%
DIVERSION
6,752
91%
DIVERSION
5,508
11,001
54,438
46,394
52,263
0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Achieve zero waste to landfill
FOR ALL
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES BY 2030
HNI celebrates that 14 of 23 manufacturing facilities have achieved zero waste to landfill, including three facilities which received external zero waste certification through GBCI's TRUE program.
Manufacturing Facilities
Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill
10
15
5
20
0
23
14 of 23 manufacturing facilities
have achieved zero waste to landfill.
Reducing Impacts
Operational initiatives, renewable electricity procurement, and efficiency improvements continue to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste across HNI.
50,000
40,000
30,000
54,569
54,304
20,000
10,000
Evaluate 100% of materials and chemical substances in products
FOR HUMAN AND ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS AND ATTEMPT TO MINIMIZE THOSE IMPACTS
THROUGH DESIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY 2025
HNI continues to advance sustainable product design through improved material transparency and responsible chemical management.
We've assessed 90% of materials across all brands for the presence of regulated PFAS.
Progress on broader material transparency and full material disclosure analysis:
Workplace Furnishings 100% of base materials analyzed*
Kimball International 57% of base materials analyzed, reflecting later program implementation
Residential Building Products
Focused on regulatory PFAS compliance and broader
chemical regulatory requirements
This work establishes a strong foundation for advancing materials transparency and safer chemistry across our product portfolio.
In addition, Workplace Furnishings doubled the number of Health Product Declarations (HPDs) published for its products,
further strengthening product transparency and material disclosure.
Ecomedes Product Search: HNI | Kimball International
*Determined prior to moving product lines and opening a new manufacturing facility.
We continue to evaluate the sustainability impacts of these changes and incorporate our findings.
*A series is defined as a grouping of products under one series name that highlight similar characteristics, functions, and designs, distinguished by specific model numbers.
Redefining Tomorrow
Advancing material transparency, responsible chemical management, and product certifications supports the development of more sustainable products and packaging.
Eliminate non-recyclable foam packaging and move toward 100% recyclable packaging
BY 2025
Eliminated 100% of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging across all manufactured products.
CERTIFICATIONS BY PRODUCT
SERIES*
2025
Indoor Advantage Gold certified series
472
BIFMA Level 1 certified series
144
BIFMA Level 2 certified series
93
BIFMA Level 3 certified series
132
Environmental Product Declarations
38
Health Product Declarations
23
Declare labels
2
MindClick certified programs
8
Certified Autism Resource (CAR)
1
Key Drivers for 2025 Progress
We continue to work toward our goals through a focused set of operational, financial,
and strategic initiatives. The key drivers below demonstrate how we are delivering measurable results and building momentum for continued success.
Emissions reduction Completed operational efficiency improvements, building
optimization (including building management systems and heat recovery), and evaluation of electrification opportunities
Renewable electricity Expanded renewable energy procurement and onsite solar
deployment across global operations
Waste diversion Implemented facility-level zero waste initiatives and enhanced recycling infrastructure
Materials transparency Expanded chemical inventory tracking and product
stewardship programs
Packaging Eliminated expanded polystyrene across product lines
AUG 2025
Awards and Commitments
NEWSWEEK'S AMERICA'S MOST RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES
Recognized for the 7th year in a row as one of America's Most Responsible Companies
ISS ESG PRIME
ECOVADIS
In the top 35% of companies reportingto EcoVadis
TIME WORLD'S BEST COMPANIES -SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Named to the World's Best Companies for Sustainable Growth for the second year
FORBES
CDP
Heat-N-Glo SupremeX-I30
Continued Commitments
Evo by Allsteel
Looking Ahead
As we build on the progress made throughout our corporate responsibility journey, 2026 marks
a pivotal milestone for our organization. With the integration of Steelcase, our focus over the coming year is on aligning governance, strategy, and performance commitments to strengthen our collective impact and accelerate progress across our combined enterprise.
By leveraging our combined strengths, expertise, and scale, we are well positioned to advance our environmental and social commitments and deliver even greater performance and transparency.
We remain committed to:
Respecting People
MEMBERS
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace by aligning safety programs, strengthening member engagement, and advancing development opportunities across our combined organization.
COMMUNITY
Continue investing in the communities where we operate through strategic partnerships, volunteerism, and responsible business practices that create long-term social value.
CULTURE & INCLUSION
Continue to champion a workplace for everyone, consistent with our corporate values.
Reducing Impacts
CLIMATE
Following the completion of our current science-based target period, we will evaluate opportunities to establish new, ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals, ensuring continued alignment with climate science.
CARBON- INTENSIVE PRODUCTS
Reduce the embodied carbon impact of our products, with a focus on high-volume and material-intensive categories.
RENEWABLE ENERGY & OPERATIONS
Continue advancing renewable electricity procurement and operational efficiency initiatives across our expanded footprint to further reduce operational emissions.
Redefining Tomorrow
PACK AGING
Eliminate non-recyclable packaging materials and transition toward recyclable, reusable, or industrially compostable solutions.
CIRCULARITY
Advance circular design principles across products to extend product life, increase material recovery, and reduce waste.
MATERIAL HEALTH AND TRANSPARENCY
Evaluate materials and chemicals used in our products to identify opportunities to transition to safer alternatives and eliminate targeted chemicals of concern, including PFAS.
Appendix
Click to view and download resources:
GRI
Index
Climate-Related Financial Risk Report (inclusive of TCFD)
Materiality Table
HNI
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