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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Climate & Energy
Responsible Materials
Waste & Circularity
Supporting our Claims
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 Employees
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
Sustainably sourced cotton by 2021
Workers in education & empowerment programs by 2020
Landfill diversion across our company by 2021
Sustainably sourced wood by 2021
GREENGUARD certified company-produced furniture at Pottery Barn Kids by 2020
Of executive positions occupied by women
Our Stories
Get the latest news from our family of brands
We’re on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List 4 Years Running
This year we rose to #16 from #32, continuing our recognition as an industry leader in sustainability.
We Reached Our 100K Worker Wellbeing Goal, So We Set a New Goal
Through partnership with HERproject™ and VisionSpring, we’ve met our goal of educating and empowering 100,000 workers in our supply chain.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. Releases 2020 Impact Report
We’re proud to announce the release of our 2020 Impact Report.
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.
Policies & Disclosures
Shop Sustainably
Look for these labels across our brands to shop products with purpose
Organic
When you shop for cotton made without harmful chemicals or pesticides, you’re contributing to cleaner soil and waterways.
Sustainably Sourced
Choose recycled, reclaimed, alternative or responsibly harvested materials that meet high social and environmental standards.
Fair Trade Certified™
Help ensure fair and safe labor practices, improve livelihoods and empower workers to invest in their communities.
Certified Nontoxic
Products certified by GREENGUARD and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® are tested for harmful chemicals and VOCs.
Handcrafted
Celebrate and preserve craft traditions around the world by supporting ethical handcraft.
Local
Help small businesses grow, nurture talent and contribute to your community with locally-made products.
Plant a Tree
Buy a piece of indoor wood furniture at participating brands, and we’ll plant a tree in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
“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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