A BETTER WORLD

"We contribute to a better world by pursuing sustainability and environmental wisdom.... By participating in the effort, we lift our spirits and the spirits of those around us."
--from Herman Miller's Corporate Values

At Herman Miller we believe the future quality of human life is dependent on both economic vitality and a healthy, sustainable natural environment. We do not see these goals as mutually exclusive, but inextricably linked. Mankind's future depends on meeting the needs and aspirations of a growing global population, while enhancing and protecting the ecosystem on which all life depends.

In keeping with our pledge to strive for economic, environmental, and social equity, we have launched "Perfect Vision," a broad initiative that sets significant sustainability targets for the year 2020, including: 

• Zero landfill
• Zero hazardous waste generation
• Zero air and water emissions from manufacturing
• Company buildings constructed to a minimum LEED Silver certification
• The use of 100 percent green energy to meet our power needs
• 100 percent of sales from DfE-approved products



We recognize the challenges inherent in setting such goals, but we believe the exercise of sound strategic thinking across our enterprise, coupled with evolving technologies, will enable us to achieve our objectives.

Herman Miller, Inc., Recognized for Sustainability in Sierra Magazine
January 21, 2008   

Herman Miller is one of six companies highlighted in Sierra magazine's Eye on the Globe report, appearing in the publication's January/February 2008 issue. Paul Murray, director of environmental health and safety for Herman Miller, is featured with sustainability officers from Nike, Kraft Foods, Dell, DuPont, and Goldman Sachs.

Click here to view the entire article.  

Sierra magazine is a publication of the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization established in 1892 to promote smart energy solutions, protect wildlife and advocate safe and healthy communities.