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2007

Herman Miller earns LEED-NC Gold Certification for VillageGreen. This 20,000-square foot, naturally ventilated facility is located in Chippenham, England, and houses the company's European headquarters.

Herman Miller garners its fourth consecutive placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), 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.

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.

Herman Miller earns LEED-CI Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its National Design Center in Atlanta, Georgia

2006

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

Michigan "Clean Corporate Citizen" Award given to Herman Miller's Greenhouse manufacturing facility for its environmental management system and record for active pollution prevention

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

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

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

2004

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's inaugural "Exemplary Sustainable Buildings" program hailed Herman Miller's Marketplace facility for sustainable architecture

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

Herman Miller once again is selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an international stock portfolio that evaluates corporate performance using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability

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

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

2003

Environmental Building News magazine's GreenSpec Product Directory names Herman Miller's Mirra chair among its Top 10 picks for best new "green" products

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 Design + Construction magazine names Herman Miller's MarketPlace building a finalist in their first annual Excellence in Environmental Design awards

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

2002

Program Champion recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise Program, for overall waste reduction achievements

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"

2001

EPA's WasteWise program, Large Industry Partners of the Year Award for overall waste reduction achievements

2000

Cited in Fortune magazine as one of America's most admired companies; ranked number three for social responsibility

EPA's WasteWise program, Large Industry Partners of the Year Award for overall waste reduction achievements

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

Cited in Fortune magazine as one of America's most admired companies; ranked number three for social responsibility

Large Industry Partners of the Year Award from the EPA's WasteWise program for overall waste reduction achievements

1998

Fortune magazine noted Herman Miller as the "Most Admired Company in America" for Social Responsibility

Champion Award from the EPA's Waste Wise Program, for overall waste reduction achievements

Green Award from the United States government's General Services Administration (GSA) for product design and business practices

1997

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

Business Ethics magazine's Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics award for environmental initiatives

1995

The National Office Paper Recycling Project presented Herman Miller with the National Leadership Award for Environmental Responsibility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and WasteWise commends Herman Miller Inc. for its comprehensive solid waste reduction program

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

1993

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

Michigan Audubon Society's highest corporate environmental award, the 1991 Corporate Award for Environmental Stewardship, for industrial leadership in environmental quality

America's Corporate Conscience Award from the Council on Economic Priorities

White House Presidential citation for environmental management, part of the President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Awards

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