HNI Corporation Ranks Among America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024

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HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) has been recognized among America’s Most Responsible Companies, ranking number six among consumer goods companies and number 31 in the overall ranking on Newsweek's 2024 list. This is the fifth consecutive year HNI has ranked high on this list. The company's Chairman, President, and CEO, Jeff Lorenger, expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment, emphasizing the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and its progress on long-term goals. The selection process was based on publicly available key performance indicators, including environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance, as well as an independent survey of U.S. citizens.

MUSCATINE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today it has again been recognized among America’s Most Responsible Companies, ranking number six among consumer goods companies and number 31 in the overall ranking on Newsweek's 2024 list. For the fifth year in a row HNI has ranked high on this list of the top 600 most responsible companies in the United States.

“HNI is honored to once again be named to the list of the most responsible companies in America," said Jeff Lorenger, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of HNI Corporation. "This acknowledgement underscores our commitment to corporate social responsibility as a core value and highlights the progress we are making on our long-term goals. We are honored to continue to be recognized for our efforts.”

America's Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from social responsibility reports, sustainability reports, and an independent survey. The results are focused on company performance across environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility.

HNI Corporation has continued to build on its decades- long commitment to social responsibility focusing its efforts on three pillars: respecting people, reducing impacts from operations, and redefining tomorrow to create more sustainable products. HNI is making progress on the company’s measurable goals, including achieving compliance by all tier one suppliers with HNI’s Code of Conduct, reducing absolute combined scope one and two greenhouse gas emissions by 64%, sourcing of 100% renewable electricity for global operations, and achieving zero waste to landfill at multiple facilities.

The full Newsweek list can be viewed here. To learn more about HNI’s corporate social responsibility efforts and read the latest corporate social responsibility report visit the Company’s website.

About HNI Corporation

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) has been improving where people live, work, and gather for more than 75 years. HNI is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and residential building products, operating under two segments. The Workplace Furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The Residential Building Products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, which include a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.

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FAQ

What ranking did HNI Corporation achieve on Newsweek's 2024 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies?

HNI Corporation ranked number six among consumer goods companies and number 31 in the overall ranking on Newsweek's 2024 list.

How many times has HNI Corporation been recognized among America’s Most Responsible Companies?

HNI Corporation has been recognized for the fifth year in a row among America’s Most Responsible Companies.

What are the key performance indicators used to select America’s Most Responsible Companies?

The key performance indicators used to select America’s Most Responsible Companies include environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance, as well as an independent survey of U.S. citizens.

Who is the Chairman, President, and CEO of HNI Corporation?

The Chairman, President, and CEO of HNI Corporation is Jeff Lorenger.