DANBURY, CT, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recognized Ethan Allen for its wood-sourcing policies and commitment to sustainable wood used to make the furniture they sell. Ethan Allen was awarded the designation of \u201cMost Improved\u201d for 2024, which is given to only one furniture retailer per year. <\/p>\n
The majority of wood sourced by Ethan Allen in its furniture manufacturing is comprised of certified sustainable wood. At its Vermont case goods plant, the company also recycles wood chips and sawdust generated during manufacturing, using the recycled biomass to power wood-drying kilns and cogenerate electricity. <\/p>\n
\u201cEthan Allen has a long-standing commitment to sustainable operations and manufacturing, and this recognition reaffirms our commitment to responsible wood sourcing,\u201d stated Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allen\u2019s Chairman, President and CEO. \u201cWe commend the SFC and NWF\u2019s mission to educate the industry on responsible practices and to increase consumer awareness, so customers can weigh a company\u2019s environmental commitment when they make purchasing decisions.\u201d <\/p>\n
Ethan Allen is also Verified Sustainable by Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI), a recognition that the company sources wood from responsibly managed Appalachian forests. For additional information about the company\u2019s wood sourcing policy, refer to its Investor Relations website at https:\/\/ir.ethanallen.com\/esg\/esg-responsibility<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n ABOUT ETHAN ALLEN<\/b><\/p>\n Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETD), recently named America’s #1 Premium Furniture Retailer by\u00a0Newsweek, is a leading interior design destination combining state-of-the-art technology with personal service.\u00a0Our design centers, which represent a mix of Company-operated and independent licensee locations,\u00a0offer complimentary interior design service and sell a full range of home furnishings, including custom furniture and artisan-crafted accents for every room in the home. Vertically integrated from product design through logistics, we manufacture about 75% of\u00a0our\u00a0custom-crafted furniture in\u00a0our\u00a0North American manufacturing facilities and\u00a0have\u00a0been recognized for product quality and craftsmanship since 1932. Learn more at\u00a0www.ethanallen.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.\u00a0
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