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Steps Towards Achieving Our Objectives
We are driven by a higher purpose because we deeply care about people, our communities, and our planet. We strive to make a positive difference wherever we can because it’s simply the right thing to do. And that’s also the right thing for our business.
A Holistic ESG Commitment
Flexsteel aspires to make a lasting, positive impact on the world through our business ethics, environmental initiatives, and involvement with the communities where we work and live.
Healthy Planet
Our work begins at the design phase, prioritizing low-emissions materials that are safe for our customers and healthy for our planet.
Healthy People
Our approach to protecting and safeguarding human rights starts with us and carries throughout every stage of the supply chain.
Healthy Culture
For over 100 years we’ve created policies and practices that prioritize ethics, trust, transparency, and above all—accountability.
At Flexsteel, we care deeply about protecting and improving the environment for future generations. We are determined to play our part in helping address the challenges of climate change by leading initiatives to lessen the impact our products and operations have on the environment. To date, our efforts have been directed toward laying the foundations for success: gathering data across our business and wider supply chain and strengthening our processes
Committed To A Better Tomorrow
Environmental Sustainability: Building a Healthier Planet through Renewable Resources
Our Goal by 2026
39,000 TREES PLANTED
Current Total:
16,000
Days Left:
272
OUR FORESTS.
OUR FUTURE.
Doubling Down on Green Trees
From 13,000 to 26,000 Trees in 2025
In a steadfast commitment to our planet and future generations, Flexsteel is excited to announce our most ambitious environmental initiative yet: planting another 26,000 trees by June 30, 2026. Last year, we made a significant impact by planting 13,000 trees, and this year, we're aiming to double our efforts. Every tree planted represents a step towards a healthier, more sustainable world. Join us as we root for tomorrow, today!
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Why the Longleaf Pine
is so special
- Its ecosystem spans from Virginia to Texas, supporting nearly 600 unique plant and animal species
- Has an average lifespan of 250 years
- Highly resistant to severe weather and disease
- Once covering roughly half of the state, today, less than 5% of these forests remain in North Carolina
How forest restoration
affects you
- Trees slow climate change
- Trees filter our air and water
- Trees improve our health and well-being
- Trees strengthen our communities
- Trees provide shade, cooling our cities by up to 10 degrees
- Trees provide a habitat for wildlife, maintaining the ecosystem balance so biodiversity can thrive
Where Exactly You're Helping
North Carolina
American Southeast Restoration Project
The Longleaf Pine was once the dominant tree species in the South, covering more than 90 million acres from Virginia to Texas. Early settlers gradually began clearing the forests away for agriculture and lumber around 400 years ago.
As they disappeared, these valuable trees were replaced with less expensive and faster growing varieties. Today, the Longleaf Pine covers less than 3% of its original range.
Ensuring Security and Safety for All
Unlocking Potential through Diversity: Social Impact at Flexsteel
Stronger our communities are, the stronger we are as a business
Ethical Governance for a Better Future: Our Commitment
- Business Ethics
- Board Composition
- Board Oversight of ESG
Designing For A Greater Good
“At Flexsteel, we believe doing the right thing is always good business. That’s why we are elevating ESG as a strategic imperative, helping to create a bright future for our business, our people, and our planet.”
Katy Dickson
Flexsteel Board Member
Climate Change & GHG Emissions
Flexsteel is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in its products. By optimizing design, utilizing sustainable materials, and implementing efficient packaging practices, the company aims to create a healthier world for future generations.
By working with Minimum, the Enterprise Carbon Management Platform, Flexsteel calculates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all assets under its operational control for 2022.
By the end of 2023, Flexsteel plans to assess its Scope 3 footprint and publish an updated GHG inventory.
Responsibly Sourced Materials
Flexsteel is committed to sustainable materials and practices, with a focus on sourcing responsibly from suppliers. In the 2023 fiscal year, a comprehensive database of sourced Flexsteel products with wood fiber was developed, ensuring the amount of sustainable wood used in their products.
Our company prioritizes timber and wood fiber that is legally harvested and sourced responsibly using environmentally and socially sustainable forestry practices. To ensure consistency in their approach, the company has set three wood fiber standards:
Best (FSC Certified Wood)
Better (PEFC, SFI, or FSC Controlled Wood)
Good (wood certified by a local or national authority in countries with low risk of illegal logging).
In the 2023 fiscal year, 21% of wood was sourced from third-party certified forestlands, while 11% was classified as Best and 10% as Good. The remaining wood was legally logged under the requirements of the Lacey Act.
Flexsteel plans to expand its database to include all materials and packaging used in all products, providing transparency on environmentally responsible options for future product development. Additionally, Flexsteel is working to establish new eco-packaging standards, such as replacing Styrofoam with honeycomb cardboard, which reduces waste and enhances customer convenience while maintaining high quality.
100%
Suppliers completed the Conflict Minerals Survey
21%
Wood fiber from third-party-certified forestlands
79%
Wood fiber wood legally logged in compliance
Environmental Management System
Flexsteel is committed to a sustainable and efficient use of Earth's resources. We have developed a formal Environmental Policy to achieve key goals, including compliance, awareness and culture, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring and reporting, and resource efficiency.
By following this policy, Flexsteel aims to reduce environmental impact and encourage others to join in the mission. Key metrics for 2022 provide insight into energy and water usage, enabling the company to improve efficiency and resource utilization. By working together, Flexsteel can contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
114,670
Gigajoules (GJ)
Total energy consumed
9,869
MWh
Grid electricity consumed
0%
Renewably sourced energy
21.75
MWh
per millions $ of sales
Water Consumption
45,647
Gallons
Total water consumed
100.6 M³
Water Intensity
per $ millions of sales