Environmental Stewardship
Our environmental stewardship has been a part of our culture for decades. With a history dating back to 1877, we are acutely aware of our impact on our community and the communities we serve.
Our commitment to sustainability through recycling is mirrored in the products we make, the manufacturing processes we use and the core values of our company.
Environmental Achievements
- Elimination of 100% of VOCs within our 100% powder-coating painting operation. Our environmentally sound method yields a textured finish of pure epoxy blend resins that surpasses standard powder coat finishes.
- An award-winning, state-of-the-art plating line that is the first and only 100% closed-loop plating operation within our industry. Our exterior grade nickel chroming process provides a luxurious, gleaming finish while recapturing and recycling all usable water and chemicals, resulting in a reduction in water usage from 150,000 gallons per day to 3,000 gallons per day.
- Use of 100%-recycled wood flour in our hard plastic seats, backs and tops.
- Use of up to 25% recycled postindustrial products in our soft plastic components.
- Company-wide efforts resulting in 100% recycling of excess wood products and pallets, cardboard and paper products, and scrap steel.
- Certification for Indoor Air Quality by SCS Global Services.
- Columbia’s Classic Comfort, Silhoflex lines and Capella Desk all pass CAL133 requirements without any additives. This has been independently tested and verified.
- Employee commitment to cleaning our town through Earth Day cleanup.
