Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Sustainability and social responsibility are more than buzzwords for us—they’re guiding principles for long-term growth, civic consciousness, and global awareness. Being a global company comes with the responsibility of being a good global citizen. MooreCo is dedicated to conducting business with integrity to pursue growth that improves customer experience, benefits our employees, meets ethical standards, and protects the environment.

Sustainability

Environmental awareness is a core business practice at MooreCo. We promote sustainability in our workplace and with our partners to help protect the planet.

Our Workplace

We’ve integrated numerous sustainability initiative into our operations, including:

  • Designing and producing environmentally friendly products, and seeking certification via such organizations as SCS Global Services
  • Specifying recycled content in our purchased component parts
  • Establishing recycling programs in our manufacturing facilities and office for corrugated steel, aluminum, paper, and plastics
  • Using soy/vegetable-based inks and FSC paper for printed materials
  • Reviewing ground transportation routing to conserve gas and reduce emissions
  • Using technology to reduce paper and mail volume internally and externally
  • Encouraging telecommuting and carpooling, as well as telephone and web conferencing options to reduce travel
  • Using greener office supplies as well as products, such as paper towels and bathroom tissue, that are made from post-consumer materials
  • Processing scrap styrofoam and polyurethane for fill materials in our bean bag products
  • Baling and selling excess polyurethane foam to be remanufactured into other foam products such as carpet padding and floor mats
  • Baling and selling scrap cardboard for reprocessing into liner board for packaging materials
  • Donating excess fabric and wood materials to local schools and daycare centers for use in arts and crafts
  • Collecting all paper, plastic, and aluminum waste for recycling through local services
  • Using solvent-free, GREENGUARD Gold Certified Simalfa® water-based adhesives to bond our foam to wood frames
  • Using plywood that is E1 / EPA TCA Title IV / CARB Phase 2 compliant
  • Using only hardwood that is provided from reforested sources
  • Using upholstery foams that are highest quality, meet TB 117-2013 standards, and contain no added fire-retardant materials
  • Using only packaging materials that contain at least 25% recycled content

Our Partners

We support our clients’ and vendors’ sustainability initiatives by:

  • Reviewing packaging options to reduce waste
  • Examining shipping routes for fuel conservation
  • Incorporating eco-friendly materials for packaging and business use
  • Leveraging data and technology to reduce redundant activity, particularly regarding travel
  • Driving use of ecologically certified component alternatives whenever possible
  • Offering ecologically preferable product choices

Social Responsibility

Being socially responsible is also a value that MooreCo strives to embody. By starting with our customers and employees, we expand our ethical footprint to our community and beyond

Exceptional Customer Care

To consistently deliver the experience our customers deserve, we’re committed to:

  • Exceeding expectations through continuous improvement in accuracy, quality, and delivery
  • Adopting new technologies that improve the customer experience
  • Improving internal processes and training to support swift and accurate order entry
  • Using data analytics to proactively identify problems and create intelligent solutions that continue to elevate our customer service

Valued Employees

Because our employees are our most valued resource, we:

  • Pursue ongoing programs and adhere to strict corporate and government regulations that ensure their health and safety
  • Promote health consciousness in and out of the workplace
  • Provide equal opportunity and treatment in matters of hiring, continued employment, advancement in skills and position, and compensation without regard to race, color, gender, ethnicity, or religious beliefs
  • Provide opportunities to improve their skills and achieve social and economic advancement
  • Promote these values to organizations and governments across communities where we conduct business

High Ethical Standards

MooreCo holds itself to high ethical standards in all interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities where we live and work. As such, we:

  • Honor and respect the dignity and inherent human rights of the individual in a world made better by diversity
  • Pledge to protect indigenous environments
  • Respect our suppliers’ rights to fair compensation for products and services and protection of their intellectual property