There are many shades of green.

Each of us brings our own shade of green to the effort.

Together, we can make the world a better place.

What is Sustainability?

“Meeting the needs of the present, without compromising

the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

National’s History

• We aren’t new to this!• Our parent company has a rich heritage of stewardship

and compliance• Historically we have been very modest

President Thomas Habig, 1970:

“Many were aware of the problems

of the environment years before it

became a popular crusade of the

now conscious public. It makes us

proud that we were one of those

who recognized the need for

improvement and took action…

We plan to continue in our own

small way, to help make our

communities a better place to live

and work.”

From the Kimball International Guiding Principles

“The environment is our home. We will be leaders in not only

protecting but enhancing our world.”

- 1991 to present

Our Corporate Recycling Efforts

• Long history of burning sawdust and wood scraps as a clean-burning fuel

• Corporate Recycling Center diverts 5 million pounds of waste material per year from landfills

• Waste finds a new life in fencing, automotive insulation, animal bedding, tack boards, recycled cardboard, etc.

• Over 65 types of materials are recycled company-wide

Other Corporate Efforts

• Extensive history of forestry work• Over the years we have planted over half a million tree

seedlings on our own lands• Trees for Tomorrow program: we have distributed over 362,000

tree seedlings• Lean Manufacturing which identifies and eliminates waste• Commitment to LEED Buildings• Transportation efficiencies

National’s Sustainability Statement

“We aim to create lasting stakeholder value through

responsible growth and deep commitment to the well-being

of future generations.”

“We cherish the earth’s natural resources, and hold sustainability

and environmental protection as our key priorities.”

Our Sustainability Commitments and Position Statements

Product Stewardship • Offer environmentally friendly products that meet the needs of our

customers and the markets we serve

Regulatory Compliance• Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations within

our operations

Environmental Preservation• Protect our valuable natural resources through the reduction, reuse and

recycling of materials, reduction of emissions and reduction of impact to climate change

Our Sustainability Commitments and Position Statements

Green Building Development• Use sustainable building development practices to improve building

performance and reduce the environmental impact

Social Accountability • Support local needs and provide education in regard to sustainability

in communities where our employees live and work

Economic Responsibility• Provide shareholders an attractive return by protecting our social

and physical environment

Sustainability: People

Environmental Communication• www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com• Sustainability Brochure• Corporate Responsibility (CSR) Report• Ongoing topic as our journey continues

Community Involvement• Adopt-a-Street• Relay for Life• Trees For Tomorrow• Member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); national and local levels• Other outreach programs

Sustainability: Product

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) • Refers to the content of interior air that could affect

an occupant’s health and comfort• Indoor Advantage™ certification

Certified Wood• Credible guarantee that wood based products originate

from an environmentally responsible source• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

Sustainability: Product

BIFMA e3 Sustainability Standard Certification• All encompassing, published Summer ’08• Elements include material and energy use, greenhouse

gas impacts and eco-system considerations• level™ certification awarded by a third party: SCS

Design for Environment (DfE) Program• Integrates environmental attributes into the design

of our products• Built into National’s Product Development Process

Sustainability: Product

Recycled Materials• Casegood products: recycled material content of over 82%• Wide array of 100% recycled polyester upholstery options and reduced

environmental impact upholstery options• Ongoing work to increase recycled material content

Rapidly Renewable Materials• Materials harvested within ten years• Exploring possibilities

Sustainability: Product

Sustainable Packaging• Pack that maximizes the use of recycled material• Healthy and safe for individuals• Average recycled content of our casegoods pack is 60%,

while our seating pack is 50%• Our packaging is 100% recyclable

Life Cycle Assessment• Addresses the environmental impacts from the entire life cycle

of the product• Multiple LCA methodologies exist• We have conducted an LCA on veneer casegood series finished with

IntegraClear, additional series coming soon

Sustainability: Product

Chemicals of Concern Reduction• Chemicals that are potentially harmful to the environment and/or individuals

• Numerous lists exist

• We are determining most appropriate list and developing our plan for identification and reduction

Sustainability: Facilities

Environmental Management System• An EMS includes planning activities, processes and resources for

developing, implementing and maintaining the environmental policy• ISO 14001 certification at all National manufacturing facilities

Regulatory Compliance• EPA Requirements• Goal: no non-compliances• Annual internal audits at all facilities for compliance

Sustainability: Facilities

Ecosystem Impact• Ecosystem: collection of living things and the environment in which they live • Ours: water, air and earth • Goal: minimize harmful impacts on our ecosystem • Establishing baselines for these harmful impacts and setting goals

for reduction. i.e. water usage reduction

Sustainability: Facilities

Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions• Gases in the atmosphere which reduce the loss of heat into space;

therefore contribute to global temperatures through the Greenhouse Effect• Most common Greenhouse Gas: Carbon Dioxide (CO2)• We have identified the level of GHG emissions for all of our facilities• A plan to reduce these emissions is in place

Green Buildings• Our focus: environmentally sound construction and maintenance of facilities • Commitment to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design) certification for new facilities or major renovations

Sustainability: Facilities

Green Buildings• National’s LEED Facilities

• Jasper, IN Showroom - Gold • Chicago, IL Showroom – Silver • Jasper R&D Team rooms – Certified • New York Showroom – Certified • Orange County, CA

Showroom – Certified

Sustainability: Facilities

Green Buildings• Potential LEED credit areas for National products:

• MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2 – Construction Waste Management• MR Credit 4.1 and 4.2 – Recycled Content• MR Credit 5.1 – Regional Materials• MR Credit 7.0 – Certified Wood• EQ Credit 4.5 - Low Emitting Materials• EQ Credit 6.1 – Lighting• EA Credit 1.1 - Lighting

Green Procurement • Procure components and materials that have least environmental impact• Partner with existing suppliers to help us reach our environmental objectives

Sustainability: Transportation

Environmental Partnerships and Programs• Part of the IN Dept of Environmental Management

Voluntary Idling Program for Cleaner Air since 2005• Reduction in corporate fleet idling by approximately 25%• EPA SmartWay Transport Partner• SmartWay: collaboration between EPA and Freight

Industry to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Our score was the highest a company can receive

Sustainability: Transportation

Fleet Emission Reduction Strategies • Reduce weight of trucks, trailers• Increase aerodynamics of trucks, trailers • Fuel Conservation Training for all Drivers

Distribution Optimization • Smart space optimization of trailers • Efficient route planning

Sustainability: Transportation

Warehouse Facilities Sustainability Initiatives• Lighting Management Guidelines

• High efficiency lighting fixtures• Temperature Management Guidelines

• Increase use of high efficiency HVAC systems• Electric powered squeeze lifts vs. gas

We don’t have all the answers…

Just as we all share this world, we share the journey through it. Working together, we can leave it a better place.

Each of us brings our own shade of green to the effort.Together, we can make it beautiful.