San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has published its 2023 Impact Report. The annual report highlights Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s progress towards the company’s industry-leading sustainability and social impact goals.
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. focused on operational efficiencies and the adoption of innovative solutions to drive progress towards the company’s sustainability goals. The company also launched GreenRow, a new sustainability-focused home furnishings brand and strengthened commitments to worker wellbeing programs that positively impact communities around the world where Williams-Sonoma, Inc. business is conducted.
“The progress we have made towards our sustainability goals reflects our company’s on-going commitment to innovation and continuous improvement,” says Laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “We continue to evaluate and execute on opportunities across all aspects of our business that allow us to have a positive impact on our planet and drive sustainable growth.”
Highlights from the 2023 Impact Report include:
• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the company’s value chain driven by the adoption of renewable energy, including expanded use of green power and solar power.
• Adoption of innovative packaging solutions and the reduction of unnecessary packaging.
• Continued investment in Fair Trade Premiums, Nest Certified Ethically Handcrafted products, and other worker wellbeing programs.
• Diversion of waste from landfills.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer whose brands include Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. For more information, visit: http://sustainability.williams-sonomainc.com.
SOURCE: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.