Awards and Recognition
Herman Miller is not in business to win awards, but along the way we've received quite a few for our environmental efforts.
2009
Herman Miller named Green Champion by Business Review West Michigan.
Herman Miller awarded the 2009 Recycling by Design award by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.
Aeron receives MBDC Silver Cradle to Cradle Certification.
Herman Miller's local fleet is recognized as a U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership Certified Carrier.
Herman Miller achieves LEED-CI Gold certification for its Main Site B West renovation.
2008
Herman Miller recognized by Occupational Hazards magazine as one of America's Safest Companies (ASC). It was one of 18 companies to achieve this distinction.
Herman Miller's Zeeland Main Site awarded status as a STAR participant in the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP). The MVPP Star Award is the most prestigious safety and health award given in Michigan. Zeeland Mainsite is the fourth Herman Miller facility to receive MVPP status, along with the GreenHouse (in 2005), Midwest Distribution Center (in 2007), and 171st Avenue facility (in 2006).
Teneo, Tu, and Meridian filing and storage product lines receive McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Silver Cradle to Cradle certification.
Convia, Inc./A Herman Miller Company earns LEED-CI Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) for its showroom in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
2004-2009
Herman Miller achieves sixth consecutive placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an international stock portfolio that evaluates the annual performance of the world's largest 2500 companies using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability.
2007
Herman Miller earns the 2007 Wastewise Gold Achievement Award for Smart Packaging. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Herman Miller for its ongoing commitment to reduce transport packaging. Cardboard and plastic packaging has been reduced more than 50 percent, a result of shipping many products in bulk, securely enclosed in reusable blankets.
Herman Miller's IT North building in its Main Site facility earns LEED-CI Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Herman Miller earns LEED-NC Gold certification for its VillageGreen facility in Chippenham, England. This 20,000-square foot, naturally ventilated facility houses the company's European headquarters.
The Design Yard facility joins Herman Miller's West Michigan manufacturing sites as well as its Midwest Distribution Center in ISO 14001 certification.
The Foray chair by Geiger and My Studio Environments receive McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Silver Cradle to Cradle certification.
Herman Miller, Inc., chosen for Sustainable Business 20 List. The company is featured for the fifth time as one of the "World's Top Sustainability Stocks," which includes companies with strong environmental initiatives and solid financial performance.
Herman Miller receives Environmental Stewardship award from Tandus, a leading manufacturer of commercial floor coverings.
Leaf personal light receives organicAWARD from organicARCHITECTS for sustainable design.
Herman Miller moved up to No. 14 on CRO magazine's annual listing of "100 Best Corporate Citizens." The list takes a systematic approach to assessing the social and environmental characteristics of a good corporate citizen.
Herman Miller earns LEED-CI Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its National Design Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
2006
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
Herman Miller earns LEED-CI Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its National Design Center in New York City, New York. This is the first LEED-CI Gold rating to be awarded in New York City.
Herman Miller honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its WasteWise Award for its commitment to build or renovate its facilities--leased or owned--to meet at least a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification
Herman Miller's West Michigan manufacturing sites considered Clean Corporate Citizens by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
Sustainable Leadership Award presented to Herman Miller at the CoreNet Global Summit for its exemplary practices and commitment to a completely sustainable business
2005
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Pacific Southwest office honors Herman Miller with its seventh annual Environmental Awards, recognizing the company's efforts to protect and preserve the environment during 2004
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presents Herman Miller with its WasteWise 2005 Product Stewardship Gold Achievement Award in the Design category; Honorable Mention also received in the Large Business category for its recycling efforts
Herman Miller earns LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the Design Yard Front Door in Holland, Michigan
Business Environmental Purchasing and Sustainability Award--Presented to Herman Miller's Boston sales office and local dealer Creative Office Pavilion by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Alliance to Save Energy, for outstanding performance in the areas of recycling and sustainable purchasing practices
Michigan "Clean Corporate Citizen" Award given to Herman Miller's Greenhouse manufacturing facility for its environmental management system and record for active pollution prevention
2004
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment selects Herman Miller's Building C-1 renovation as one of the AIA/COTE Top 10 Green Projects in America
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) names Herman Miller among the recipients of its Green Building Leaders Recognition Award for 2004, in the Green Building Business category
For the third year in a row, Herman Miller is included on SustainableBusiness.com's list of the top 20 sustainable stocks among public companies worldwide
2003
The University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business, names Herman Miller among three finalists for the first annual "Summit Awards for Social Impact," citing the company's environmental leadership
The U.S. Green Building Council awards two Gold LEEDS certifications to Herman Miller, for its new MarketPlace facility and for the renovation of the company's C1 building at its Main Site campus
Environmental Building News magazine's GreenSpec Product Directory names Herman Miller's Mirra chair among its Top 10 picks for best new "green" products
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment selects Herman Miller's MarketPlace building as one of the AIA/COTE Top 10 Green Projects in America
Environmental Design + Construction magazine names Herman Miller's MarketPlace building a finalist in their first annual Excellence in Environmental Design awards
2002
Program Champion recognition from the Environmental Protection Association's WasteWise Program, for overall waste reduction achievements
2001-2002
Herman Miller achieves placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an international stock portfolio that evaluates the annual performance of the world's largest 2500 companies using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability.
2000-2003
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. in the top 10 among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America, and first among all ranked companies for "Service to the Environment"
1999-2001
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Large Industry Partners of the Year Award for overall waste reduction achievements
2000
Waste Reduction Award Program (WRAP) from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency Integrated Waste Management Board for improving the environment by reducing waste
1999 and 2000
Cited in Fortune magazine among "America's Most Admired" companies and ranked number three overall for social responsibility
1998
Fortune magazine noted Herman Miller as the "Most Admired Company in America" for social responsibility
Council for Economic Priorities' (CEP) first annual Honor Roll Awards for a consistent record of social and environmental leadership
Green Award from the United States government's General Services Administration (GSA) for product design and business practices
Champion Award from the EPA's Waste Wise Program, for overall waste reduction achievements
1997
Business Ethics magazine's Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics award for environmental initiatives
Renew America and the National Awards Council for Environmental Sustainability presents Miller SQA's headquarters building with a certificate of environmental achievement and includes the building in its Environmental Success Index
1995
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Waste Wise commends Herman Miller Inc. for its comprehensive solid waste reduction program
The National Office Paper Recycling Project presented Herman Miller with the National Leadership Award for Environmental Responsibility
1994
The National Wildlife Federation presented Herman Miller with its 1993 Environmental Achievement Award for its commitment to earth stewardship resulting in numerous environmental programs
Cited by Fortune magazine as being one of the nation's 10 most environmentally responsible corporations
1992
Recycler of the Year Award, Michigan House of Representatives Republican Task Force on Solid Waste Management
1991
White House Presidential citation for environmental management, part of the President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Awards
America's Corporate Conscience Award from the Council on Economic Priorities
Michigan Audubon Society's highest corporate environmental award, the 1991 Corporate Award for Environmental Stewardship, for industrial leadership in environmental quality