Build Responsibly. Build to Last
HON has made durable, dependable office furniture since 1947. From the start, we’ve focused on using materials efficiently, reducing [MC1] manufacturing and packaging waste, and building products meant to last. That same practical approach shapes how we source materials, run our facilities, and design every product we make. Today, it is reflected in certified products, responsible sourcing, and manufacturing practices held to measurable standards.
Targeted Chemical Elimination
Most Hon products can meet Practice Greenhealth/Health Care Without Harm’s Healthy Interiors Criteria version 2.4 through BIFMA LEVEL credit 7.4.4 Targeted Chemical Elimination. Customer choice plays an important role in avoiding undesired chemicals and treatments. Furniture, fabrics, and other specified options must meet all criteria outlined in the documents below.
Our Products
We believe exceptional quality is a must. By partnering with industry experts, we create furniture that stands the test of time, meeting your needs and enhancing your spaces.
The HON Ignition 2.0 is manufactured with 100% renewable electricity, with every material choice guided by longevity and responsibility. The chair’s Spectrum Mesh back contains 20% post-consumer recycled polyester and meets OEKO-TEX Standard 100, an independent certification confirming the fabric is free of harmful chemicals and heavy metals. The structural seat pan is made from reclaimed wood, and the adhesive-free back makes disassembly and recycling easier at the end of the chair's life. With more than 5 million shipped and a defect rate below 0.5%, Ignition 2.0 demonstrates how lasting performance can help reduce waste.
HON partners with Green Standards to redirect surplus office furniture to nonprofits instead of landfills, helping keep it out of landfill and reduce waste.
All HON-manufactured products carry BIFMA LEVEL certification, evaluated for environmental, social, and health impacts, giving customers independent verification of how each product is made.
Our Materials
The materials we choose reflect our deep respect for people and the planet. At HON, we’re dedicated to sourcing fresh, impactful materials that make a difference.
HON has assessed 90% of materials across all brands for regulated PFAS, with 100% of base materials analyzed for chemical substances. This supports safer chemistry and materials transparency across the portfolio.
HNI eliminated 100% of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging across all manufactured products, achieving its goal of moving toward fully recyclable packaging.
HON partners with the SEAQUAL Initiative to transform ocean plastic waste into recycled textile fiber. That reclaimed material is used in fabric for select HON products, giving ocean plastic a second life as furniture.
Our Process
Every day at HON, we embrace a collaborative spirit in our operations, striving to make choices that reflect our commitment to sustainability and community.
Since 2018, HNI has cut direct greenhouse gas emissions by 78% — more than double its original 35% goal — and sourced 100% renewable electricity across global operations in 2025.
Reducing energy use takes sustained effort. HNI has cut absolute energy consumption by 27% since 2018 and is working toward a 50% energy intensity reduction by 2035.
Fourteen HNI facilities have achieved zero waste to landfill, three of which are TRUE Zero Waste certified, with a companywide goal by 2030.
Product Certification
HON has increased the number of Health Product Declarations published, giving dealers and customers ingredient-level transparency for building projects. Most HON products carry SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality, with full documentation available through Ecomedes.
Industry & Media Recognition
Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies
Named for the seventh consecutive year (2026)
TIME World's Best Companies - Sustainable Growth
Named for the second consecutive year (2026)
Forbes Most Successful Midsize Companies
Ranked in the top 100 (2025)
