HON PARENT COMPANY, HNI CORPORATION, RELEASES 2022 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

July 17 , 2023

HON PARENT COMPANY, HNI CORPORATION, RELEASES 2022 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

(MUSCATINE, IA – July 17, 2023) — HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI)

The HON Company is proud to announce its parent company HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI), has released the Corporation’s 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which details continued commitment to and progress towards a more inclusive, safe, and sustainable future by Respecting People, Reducing Impacts, and Redefining Tomorrow.

“We understand the call to innovate and think about our resources in new ways. This year, across all HNI brands and departments, we found ways to further reduce energy consumption, emissions, and waste. We are embracing sustainability as part of our company culture and as an important consideration in all of our decisions.” Jeffrey D. Lorenger, Chairman, President, and CEO HNI Corporation

As seen in the report, HNI is making progress on the company’s measurable goals contributing to its long-term growth and success. The report includes stories and details of activities undertaken by HNI to reduce energy use, emissions, and waste, and further integrate sustainability into HNI’s company culture.

Key highlights include:

47% Non-Recyclable Foam Eliminated from Packaging
1% Pre-Tax Profits Donated Annually
100% of Tier 1 Suppliers compliant with new Code of Conduct
Reduced absolute energy consumption by 8% compared to 2018
Reduced absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 64%
Source 100% renewable electricity
Advanced all task seating from BIFMA LEVEL^® 2 to LEVEL^® 3
Progress in understanding the chemicals in products

“This is an exciting time for HON as we focus our work to align with the needs of our customer and our industry. We are proud to take a leading role in key impact areas that ensure a more sustainable future,” explains Brandon Bullock, President of HON.

The report was prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and is informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

HON and HNI believe that being more inclusive, becoming better stewards of resources, and building stronger, healthier communities doesn’t have an endpoint and tomorrow should be inclusive, safer, and more responsible than yesterday.

The complete 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report can be accessed here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility.

About The HON Company

About HON: Since 1944, HON, an HNI Company, has been in the business of making work spaces work better. To HON, even an inch of space can make a huge difference in how you work. That’s why we go to extremes to build office furniture that helps you work smarter, more comfortably, and on your terms. Whether the pressure is on, or the rest of the office is gone, we’re right there with you. HON has showrooms in 2 major cities across the United States - New York City, and Washington DC, as always at our headquarters in Muscatine, Iowa. For Additional Information, visit www.hon.com or follow HON on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

About HNI Corporation

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) has been improving where people live, work, and gather for more than 75 years. HNI is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and residential building products, operating under two segments. The Workplace Furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The Residential Building Products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, which include a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.