Our approach to sustainability is guided by three principles:

  • Supporting People & Communities

  • Reducing Environmental Impacts

  • Innovating for the Future of Heating

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These principles guide how we develop technology, manufacture responsibly, and deliver reliable heating solutions across the world. 

As part of HNI Corporation, our sustainability efforts support the company's broader corporate responsibility commitments. These include goals and priorities related to:

  • Maintaining industry-leading safety performance
  • Reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions across operations
  • Sourcing renewable electricity and improving energy efficiency
  • Advancing towards zero waste to landfill at all manufacturing facilities and distribution centers 
  • Fostering an inclusive and engaged workforce

At Hearth & Home Technologies, these goals are integrated into our operations, product development, and community engagement efforts. 

Supporting People & Communities

The safety and wellbeing of our members, customers, and communities is fundamental to how we operate. At Hearth & Home Technologies, we focus on maintaining safe work environments and supporting member wellbeing and development.

We extend this commitment beyond our facilities by supporting the communities where we live and work through charitable giving, volunteer efforts, and partnerships with local organizations. We also work to build responsible relationships across our supply chain to promote ethical and sustainable business practices. 

We believe responsible companies contribute to strong communities, and we are committed to supporting the people who build, sell, install, and enjoy our products.

Reducing Environmental Impacts

At Hearth & Home Technologies, we continuously work to improve the environmental performance of our manufacturing operations. 

Across our operations we are implementing programs focused on energy efficiency, renewable electricity sourcing, and waste reduction. These efforts reduce our environmental impacts while supporting operational efficiency.

Key initiatives include:

  • Improving energy efficiency across manufacturing facilities through building management systems, lighting upgrades, and other equipment improvements

  • Purchasing certified renewable electricity certificates to offset 100% of our electricity consumption

  • Pursuing zero waste to landfill across all manufacturing facilities and distribution centers

  • Transitioning toward recyclable or industrially compostable packaging materials and completely eliminating expanded polystyrene (EPS) in packaging

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Innovating for the Future of Heating

Hearth & Home Technologies designs and manufactures products that combine performance, efficiency, and advanced technology. Our product development teams continuously work to improve heating efficiency and meet evolving regulatory standards for emissions and safety.

  • Meeting Industry Standards

    Modern wood and pellet appliances are designed and tested to meet applicable ANSI and EPA standards for particulate matter while delivering reliable heating performance. Our products are tested and listed with Underwriters Laboratories, CSA Group, Omni, and PFS.

    Improved combustion technologies help increase efficiency and reduce particulate emissions compared with older wood heating systems. Our products meet or exceed industry regulations.

  • Efficient Heating Solutions

    Many hearth appliances provide localized heating that can supplement central heating systems by warming specific areas of the home. Depending on home configuration and usage patterns, this capability may allow homeowners to reduce energy use by heating only occupied spaces.

  • Electric Fireplace Technologies

    Electric fireplaces offer heating and flame effects without on-site combustion. When powered by renewable electricity, these products may contribute to lower operational emissions compared with combustion-based heating systems. 

    Through continuous innovation, Hearth & Home Technologies is advancing technologies designed to deliver comfort, performance, and improved efficiency for modern homes.

  • Recycled Material Utilization in Stoves

    Hearth & Home Technologies recycles and reuses 100% of its raw cast iron, including scrap from brake drums and unused stove parts. 

    90% of our steel products are made using recycled steel. Through resource efficiency and utilization, we are able to reduce our utilization of raw materials.

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Transparency and Reporting 

Hearth & Home Technologies reports environmental and social performance through HNI Corporation's annual Corporate Responsibility Report. This report outlines sustainability strategy, progress, and goals across the organization. 

Corporate Responsibility Report
Environmental performance statements on this site reflect company sustainability reporting and applicable regulatory standards. Product performance and energy use may vary depending on installation, home design, and usage conditions.