Today, sustainable practices in business have become an intrinsic part of overall performance. As these practices evolve, so does the definition of sustainability. We believe sustainability is achieved through an appropriate balance of environmental stewardship, financial stability and community involvement. 

It all started in 1947 when HON began making card files from pieces of scrap metal generated from its contract business. Today, we closely examine every step in the product life cycle to uncover ways to minimize our footprint. This starts with designing and manufacturing products that incorporate recycled content. But it doesn't stop there.

We take our responsibility to the Earth seriously and are committed to sustainable business practices. Our performance in meeting our environmental goals—related to energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water intake, and waste to landfills demonstrates our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint.

We believe that implementing cost-effective, more sustainable solutions is a powerful and ongoing source of business value.

We Will Be a Responsible Corporate Citizen

We conduct our business in a way that sustains the well-being of society, our environment and the economy in which we live and work. We follow ethical and legal business practices. Our company supports our volunteer efforts and provides charitable contributions so that we can actively participate in the civic, cultural, environmental and governmental affairs of our society.