Environment |
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We continue to integrate environmentally friendly and sustainable practices into all La-Z-boy facilities |
We implemented the Enhancing Furniture’s Environmental Culture (EFEC) management program at our N.A. manufacturing facilities to help reduce our environmental footprint |
Our Severn, Maryland store relies on rooftop solar energy for approximately 70% of its energy needs as of FY 2021 |
Our World HQ and Dayton, Tennessee Innovation Center are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certified from the U.S. Vert Building Council; our England HQ is going through the application process |
Carbon & Climate |
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Monitor Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at our U.S. facilities |
Our Dayton facility utilizes a biomass system which includes an induction chiller, to heat and cool the facility and provide steam for our kiln drying process, completely operated by utilizing wood offal |
Natural Resources |
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As of Fiscal 2022, our water conservation efforts have reduced the amount of water used by our LZB Branded Manufacturing operations by 28% compared with Fiscal 2016 usage. |
We primarily source domestic plantation wood for our U.S. facilities to minimize the impact on deforestation |
Lacey Act compliant for imported woods to help minimize illegal deforestation |
Reduce & Recycle |
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Across all facilities, we comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations and obligations in addition to working to reduce the environmental burden to the air, water and land |
At our La-Z-boy branded facilities, Casegoods U.S., La-Z-boy RDCs and World Headquarters as of FY 2021:
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Vision for the Future… |
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Improve sustainability reporting by aligning with the SASB framework |
Engage in initiatives to better understand our wood fiber supplier resources and ensure responsible forest harvesting |
Investigate opportunities to add additional renewable energy resources to our facilities |
Collaborate with industry experts to improve efficiencies and grow our sustainable programs with cost effective solutions |
Continue to identify areas to implement renewable energy and reduce the carbon footprint of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions |
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