Hightower Signs The Climate Pledge
Award-winning commercial furniture manufacturer commits to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 or sooner.
SEATTLE, November 21, 2024–Today, Hightower announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge as part of the company’s ongoing dedication to material health and transparency. Hightower cares not only for people but also for the places they live and work, creating healthier spaces for all.
Co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, The Climate Pledge is a commitment by companies to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.
Signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to:
- Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis.
- Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies.
- Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040 — a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.
The Climate Pledge is a natural step forward in Hightower’s sustainability journey. In 2023, Hightower achieved B Corp Certification for its in-house brand, Hightower Studio. B Corps are for-profit companies that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The B Corp designation means Hightower is third-party verified and meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
“Signing The Climate Pledge aligns perfectly with Hightower’s core values and mission to create a more sustainable and healthier world,” said Natalie Hartkopf, Hightower CEO/co-owner. “It provides a framework for us to continually improve our practices and strive for excellence. We’re ever-mindful of our footprint and how it affects future generations.”
Hightower has already prioritized material health and transparency over the years and assesses most of its products to the 100 parts per million level to verify that no chemicals on the Living Building Challenge Red List are in its products. It seeks to optimize and remove Red List Chemicals from its supply chain when present, including formaldehyde in paper backing and PVC edge banding.
Added Jenna Geigerman, Hightower president/COO, “Our commitment to environmental responsibility means that clients’ investment in our products and services helps us drive meaningful impact for people and the planet. From material transparency to inclusivity-focused products to investments in our team, Hightower will continue to push forward to create meaningful change.”
For more information about Hightower’s sustainability efforts, please visit hightower.design/pages/sustainability.
About Hightower
Now in its 21st year of business, the award-winning Hightower offers a curated house of brands as a family-founded furniture company. Hightower Studio, the largest brand, is primarily designed and manufactured in High Point, N.C. Furniture from European partners +Halle, Ocee & Four Design, and Ondarreta are a mix of import, domestic assembly, and made in the U.S.A. Hightower is led by CEO/co-owner Natalie Hartkopf, honored with a HiP Furniture Leader award from the esteemed Interior Design magazine in 2024. Under her leadership, Hightower has become a certified Women Owned Business Enterprise and the Hightower Studio brand a certified B Corp.
About The Climate Pledge
In 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early and be net-zero carbon by 2040. 530 organizations have now signed The Climate Pledge, sending an important signal that there will be rapid growth in demand for products and services that help reduce carbon emissions. For more information visit www.theclimatepledge.com.