At Creative Office Resources, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future, and our commitment to the environment is woven into every aspect of our business.
Creative Office Resources is dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact through a comprehensive approach to carbon footprint reduction. This includes implementing robust recycling programs, adopting energy efficiency initiatives, practicing sustainable fleet management, forging partnerships with manufacturers renowned for sustainable design, and collaborating with furniture donation and decommission organizations to promote circular economy practices.
COR places a strong emphasis on recycling, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility. We recycle all cardboard, plastic, foam and small trash in a dedicated on site compactor. Our metal and aluminum is recycled, averaging over 90 metric tons per year. All materials involving hazardous chemicals are recycled through Republic Services, helping protect the environment. We also prioritize pallet reuse to contribute to resource conservation, waste reduction, and overall environmental sustainability, and have a conscious approach to packaging by refraining from purchasing new boxes and instead reusing.
COR warehouses and offices transitioned to all LED lighting including automatic shut-off to promote energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, avoiding hazardous materials, and contributing to responsible lighting practices that benefit both the environment and society. Copiers, printers, and scanners are Energy Star rated and all employees are issued laptops, which are 90% more energy efficient.
COR has 15 trucks that meet current EPA emissions standards, requiring the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Our fuel company refuels our fleet on a weekly basis, aiming to minimize the number of vehicles on the road and reduce fuel exposure. We also enforce a strict anti-idling policy for our fleet, which minimizes unnecessary engine idling, contributing to reduced emissions and overall environmental impact.
We partner with manufacturers who are leaders in sustainable design and guide our clients with product selections that are environmentally preferable and will assist with achieving product LEED certification. As a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, we see first hand how MillerKnoll works with global partners and brands to reduce their carbon footprint, design out waste, and source better materials. We support MillerKnoll in their efforts to help improve the health of our planet and communities.
We collaborate with organizations like The Furniture Trust, ANEW, Material for the Arts and more that demonstrate social and environmental responsibility by offering services that decommission, recycle and donate used furniture. By reinventing the liquidation process, these organizations avoid landfill and bring furniture back into their communities supporting non-profits, public agencies and under served communities.
MillerKnoll's annual account of its environmental and social performance — progress against the 2030 goals, emissions and waste data, and the year's certifications.
Open the report (opens in a new tab)The 2030 commitments in full: halve the carbon footprint of products and operations, eliminate single-use plastics, and reach 50% or more recycled content.
See the goals (opens in a new tab)The waste pillar — ending single-use plastics and cutting waste across manufacturing and packaging, with end-of-life programs that keep furniture in circulation.
Read more (opens in a new tab)The carbon pillar — a 50% reduction across products and operations by 2030, extending beyond MillerKnoll's own sites to supplier emissions.
Read more (opens in a new tab)The materials pillar — 50% or more recycled content, responsibly produced inputs, and ocean-bound plastic recovered through the NextWave network.
Read more (opens in a new tab)Compare products on certifications, material health and embodied carbon, and generate the sustainability documentation a specification or LEED submission needs.
Open the calculator (opens in a new tab)MillerKnoll's end-of-life route for used furniture — resale, donation or recycling instead of landfill, handled as part of a project's decommission.
Read more (opens in a new tab)Our team can help you evaluate product options, support LEED goals, and plan for responsible furniture decommissioning.
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