Williams-Sonoma's Sustainable Manufacturing Recognised By The Textile Exchange
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Whether it’s furniture made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood or cotton certified to the Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS), Williams-Sonoma are on track to meet their goals.
In 2018, they reached 69% sustainably-sourced cotton across their company, which is over two-thirds of the way to their goal of 100% responsibly-sourced cotton by 2021.
In 2018, they also reached 43% responsibly-sourced wood, nearly reaching their goal of 50% sustainably-sourced wood (and 100% traceable wood) by 2021.
These achievements have earned Williams-Sonoma, Inc. recognition from Barron’s as the 24th most sustainable company worldwide, and from Textile Exchange as a top 10 company using organic cotton and preferred fibers, and the Sustainable Furnishings Council as a top scoring wood furniture retailer.
GreenGuard: Pottery Barn Kids is proud to have reached nearly 100% GREENGUARD Gold Certified bedroom and nursery furniture, which means these products are screened for over 10,000 chemicals to ensure they are low-emitting in indoor environments.
This achievement reflects ), Williams-Sonoma's commitment to making products for children that meet the highest standards for indoor air quality.They are also expanding their GREENGUARD assortment across their family of brands, giving their customers a variety of choices in creating a healthy home.
About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home.
These products, representing distinct merchandise strategies — Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham — are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct-mail catalogs and retail stores.
These brands are also part of The Key Rewards, their free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands.
Williams-Sonoma operate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, offering international shipping to customers worldwide, and have unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico and South Korea, as well as e-commerce websites in certain locations.
In 2017, they acquired Outward, Inc., a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and décor industry.
About Fair Trade USA
Fair Trade USA® is a nonprofit organization and the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America. Its trusted Fair Trade Certified™ seal on a product signifies that it was made according to rigorous fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains.
Rather than creating dependency on aid, Fair Trade USA’s model empowers farmers, workers, and fishermen to fight poverty and earn additional money to improve their communities.
Recognized as a leading social venture by the Clinton Global Initiative, the Skoll Foundation, and Ashoka, Fair Trade USA also helps brands and retailers tell their stories of impact and educates consumers about the power of their purchase. Visit FairTradeCertified.org for more information.