Crafting a Sustainable Future.

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Crafting a

Sustainable Future.

Kimball International has been advancing sustainability practices for over 40 years, continually progressing as responsible resource stewards and agents of change in our industry. We strive to exceed existing environmental and social standards and shape a better world, driven by our members, customers, and communities.

At our core, we firmly believe that our people play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future. Through active community engagement, prioritizing the well-being and safety of individuals, and our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of care, we strive to craft a future where both people and the planet thrive in harmony.

BELIZE BAG PROJECT

Indigenous women transform leftover fabric into bags and jewelry to sell through fair trade initiatives.

SOLES4SOULS

Our members donate footwear that is distributed to those in need around the world.

GRAB A ROLL

Rolls of unused fabric are creatively repurposed by our A&D and Dealer partners.

We pride ourselves on crafting sustainable and environmentally responsible products at every stage of their lifecycle. We support circularity concepts by focusing on reuse, repair, recycle, and remanufacturing strategies across our product design methods and manufacturing processes. Many products boast high recycled content inputs, ensuring that valuable resources are reused efficiently, and are designed to be recyclable at the end of their lifespan, minimizing waste.

ALTERNA

100% reconfigurable, unlike custom millwork.

PICADO

92% recyclable at end of lifecycle.

WAVEWORKS

83% total pre/post consumer content.

We value our sustainable impact and are dedicated to not only meeting existing environmental standards but also establishing new ones. Our culture has been shaped by our members, customers, and communities, and we believe that by working together, we can create a better world.

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

Our greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that our targets are aligned with the latest climate science.

100% RENEWABLE ENERGY

To better support HNI’s RE100 pledge, we have fully transitioned to renewable energy by sourcing 100% of our electricity through Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

ZERO WASTE

Our Zero Waste certification reflects our commitment to sustainability and the well-being of our members and communities.

ecoChecker

Kimball International’s ecoChecker tool is a digital database where you can explore our brands and portfolio of products to easily find, compare, and evaluate a wide range of environmental and social criteria. This product portal, powered by ecomedes, provides verified, 3rd party certification and scientific data points that can fuel ESG disclosures, LEED credits, and a growing number of enterprise declarations. The recycled content, certifications, and more are available for each product series. ecoChecker can help with calculations and documentation, making it easy to evaluate how Kimball International furniture can contribute to sustainability efforts.

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Daymora, Modular Lounge
shown in Maharam Eden Nightshade, Luum Fleece Linseed, and Ultrafabrics Brisa Fresco Sepia
Iron Frame
Deep Night Sky End Table/Daymora Console Table
shown in Kirsche and Iron/Daymora Table, Oval
shown in Carbon Concrete and Iron/Daymora Table, Round
shown in Kirsche and Iron/Toss
shown in Brentano Oracle ZIrcon and Gabriel Savak 51005

HNI CSR Report

As part of HNI Corporation, Kimball International aligns and contributes to HNI’s CSR strategy. We take our responsibility to the Earth seriously and are committed to sustainable business practices. Our performance in meeting our environmental goals - including pursuing zero waste to landfill, reducing our energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and sourcing 100% renewable electricity - demonstrates our commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint.

We believe that being more inclusive, becoming better stewards of our resources, and building stronger, healthier communities doesn’t have an endpoint and tomorrow should be inclusive, safer, and more responsible than yesterday.