MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has published its fourth Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s advancements in Environmental, Social and Governance goals in areas including  carbon reduction, sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, health, safety and corporate citizenship.

The report evaluates the company’s present condition, pinpoints areas for enhancement and establishes key objectives for 2025 and beyond.

“This year marks our 100th year of business, and as part of our centennial milestone, we are taking a look back at our rich history of design leadership, culture and legacy of giving,” said Jeremy Hoff, CEO of Hooker Furnishings. “As we reflect, it’s a positive reminder that our company’s core values have always revolved around building quality products, while taking care of our people and leaving the world a better place than we found it.”

“We have a rich heritage that is centered around enhancing the lives of the people we touch,” Hoff added. “Whether that’s through the products we make, the thousands of people we have employed over the years, the relationships we build with our partners, or the support we provide to our communities, we have always operated by putting integrity, our team, and our philanthropic culture at the forefront of everything we do.”

Highlights from Hooker progress detailed in the the report include :

• Recognized as a top performer for energy efficiency by Appalachian Power in Martinsville, Va.
• Successfully reduced emissions at the Sam Moore facility, leading to a reclassification under the Clean Air Act.
• Implemented process improvements at Shenandoah facilities, surpassing set goals in energy reduction and waste management.
• Established a new internship program focused on nurturing diverse talent.
• Conducted an employee survey to gauge engagement and satisfaction, identifying areas for improvement in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Completed the first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion annual report, and hosted a listening session to uncover organizational gaps and guide DEI strategy.
• Donated $1.4 million to charities important to employees and launched “100 Acts of Kindness” philanthropic program for its centennial year.

The full text of the report can be found here.

See also:

• Industry gives itself so-so grade on sustainability
• Hooker Furnishings’ income up for Q1 and fiscal year

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