Good by Design
From our factories to your home, we strive for quality, safety and sustainability—
Our Pillars
Here’s how we’re protecting the planet, from mindful manufacturing to energy efficiency.
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We’re committed to positive change for our customers and the communities we call home.
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Ethical Production
Worker Wellbeing
Investing in Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
From local volunteering to industry-wide impact, we’re making a difference at home and beyond.
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Corporate Citizenship
Ethics & Oversight
Giving & Volunteering
Our Commitments
Goals, milestones & measurements
In our Operations (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2025
Across our Value Chain (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 2030
With the Arbor Day Foundation by 2023
$10M in Fair Trade Premiums & $50M in Nest Certified Products by 2025
75% of Products from Suppliers with Worker Wellbeing Programs by 2030
Represent One or More Social/Environmental Initiatives by 2030
Our Stories
Get the latest news from our family of brands
We’re on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List 7 Years Running
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies
Williams-Sonoma Inc. Releases 2022 Impact Report
We’re proud to announce the publication of our 2022 Impact Report.
WSI Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
We’re proud to announce that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has been included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
Recognition & Awards
We’re proud to be recognized as a sustainable leader in our industry
Resources & Reporting
We publish our progress annually with CDP disclosures and Impact Reports, and we track our emissions against science-based climate targets. These reports are informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) as well as business goals and industry benchmarking.
Shop Sustainably
Look for these labels across our brands to shop products with purpose
THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Our family of brands is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation on a mission to plant 6 million trees.
FSC
The Forest Stewardship Council® is our gold standard for certification of healthy forest management and responsibly sourced timber.
FAIR TRADE
Fair Trade Certified™ ensures products are made in a fair and safe factory, and their purchase contributes to the livelihood of the workers and their communities.
GREENGUARD GOLD
Products marked with this certification have been screened for over 1,000 harmful chemicals and VOCs, helping to contribute to cleaner indoor air quality.
OEKO-TEX®
STANDARD 100 certified products have been tested in an independent lab and verified to be safe from 1,000 harmful substances.
NEST
The Nest Seal denotes products that have been certified to support fair wages and healthy working conditions in small homes and workshops.
GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS)
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.
BETTER COTTON
We’re a proud member of Better Cotton, whose mission is to help cotton communities thrive while restoring the environment. Better Cotton is sourced by a system of mass balance and is not physically traceable to end products.
“We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Their best interests are ours. That’s why we lead our industry in the creation of high-quality, safe and sustainable products.”
Laura Alber, CEO
Impact Reports
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