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HNI Corp

Common Name
HNI
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Employees
18,500
Ticker
HNI
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
HNI Corporation is a commercial furnishings and residential building products company headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, founded in 1944. The company operates through two primary segments: workplace fu...

HNI's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, HNI completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, HNI has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
48,252a
49,622a
57,412b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
0a
0a
9,057b
Location-Based
71,688a
78,071a
87,063b
Total Scope 3
1,893,024a
1,949,540a
2,995,105b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
19.0991a
20.387a
24.3086b
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a. HNI's GRI index 2024
b. HNI's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2024
c. HNI's CSR Report 2020

Insights into HNI's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HNI amounted to 119,940 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HNI decreased by 6.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

HNI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+9%-14%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HNI's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of HNI were 48,252 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has HNI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HNI's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), HNI's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are HNI's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, HNI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 71,688 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has HNI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HNI's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HNI's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), HNI's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HNI's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does HNI use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, HNI reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

HNI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into HNI's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, HNI reported 1,893,024 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of HNI includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

HNI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202022202320240750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e+395%-35%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HNI's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, HNI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,893,024 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has HNI reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HNI's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 213.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), HNI's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that HNI's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into HNI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, HNI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,252 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,526 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 19.1 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

HNI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00050,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Hangzhou Robam AppliancesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,536Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MAmber Enterprises IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,960 tCO2eRevenue: $M 783Scope 1 Intensity: 8.89 tCO2e/$MSEBYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,605Scope 1 Intensity: 5.72 tCO2e/$MNien Made EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 877Scope 1 Intensity: 2.22 tCO2e/$MSichuan Changhong ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,191 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,208Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MVestelYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,036Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MZhejiang SuporYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,073Scope 1 Intensity: 9.02 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,256Scope 1 Intensity: 11.27 tCO2e/$MDe' LonghiYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,459Scope 1 Intensity: 2.42 tCO2e/$MGeneralYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,453 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,111Scope 1 Intensity: 6.37 tCO2e/$MMan Wah HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,172Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MRinnaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,841Scope 1 Intensity: 12.08 tCO2e/$MOppein Home GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 2.82 tCO2e/$MCowayYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,937Scope 1 Intensity: 3.88 tCO2e/$MMohawk IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,967,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,837Scope 1 Intensity: 181.56 tCO2e/$MSharkninjaYear: 2024Scope 1: 582 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,527Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MWhirlpoolYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.29 tCO2e/$MMasterbrand IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,700Scope 1 Intensity: 14.57 tCO2e/$MLeggett & PlattYear: 2024Scope 1: 203,793 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,384Scope 1 Intensity: 46.49 tCO2e/$MLa-Z-BoyYear: 2025Scope 1: 44,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,109Scope 1 Intensity: 21.08 tCO2e/$MMillerKnollYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,031 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,670Scope 1 Intensity: 9.82 tCO2e/$MSomnigroup InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,931Scope 1 Intensity: 8.87 tCO2e/$MSteelcase IncYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,166Scope 1 Intensity: 10.28 tCO2e/$MHNIYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,526Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$M

How does HNI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, HNI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 19.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.87, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does HNI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, HNI ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places HNI among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into HNI's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, HNI reported a total carbon footprint of 2,012,964 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to HNI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.56%.a

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