Sustainability
Southern Aluminum has been passionately manufacturing sustainable aluminum furniture for more than forty-five years. Proudly crafted, our mission is to be good stewards to the environment, taking exceptional care in the green practices needed to manufacture products
from start to finish.
Recycling Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the most sustainable materials today due to its recyclability. Lightweight, strong, and durable, aluminum products lower energy costs and carbon emissions in dozens
of applications. By using aluminum as the foundation of products, Southern Aluminum offers the most sustainable linenless furniture solutions to the industry.
Our products are made with at least 70% recycled aluminum. This metal can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality, allowing it to be reused for manufacturing just like new aluminum.
On average our facility recycles approximately 100 metric tons of aluminum annually. That is the equivalent of 6.8 million coke cans diverted away from landfills.
Aluminum is valuable. It’s still very much in demand, and recycled aluminum is just as useful and desirable as new. In fact, aluminum is the only recyclable material that depots can recoup their recycling costs with.
Awards
HARP – Ecovadis Sustainability Scorecard
Our commitment to sustainability shines through our participation in the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP), powered by EcoVadis. This rigorous assessment reflects our dedication to responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices. With a solid score that places us among the top global companies, we’re not just committed—we’re on a journey to continuously elevate our sustainable impact, ensuring our innovations benefit both our clients and the planet.
Mindclick
Since 2015, Southern Aluminum has participated in MindClick’s Supplier Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP-FF&E). This annual review evaluates vendors on fair labor, human rights practices, and environmental responsibility. By calculating our environmental energy, waste, and water footprints, Southern Aluminum achieved the highest score as a ‘Sustainability Leader.’
Bloom Award
Evergreen Award
California Technical Bulletin 133
Cal 133 is a fire code standard that tests products for emission of toxic fumes, gases, or smoke from fire at high temperatures. Southern Aluminum products have been tested and were found to exceed the stringent criteria set for Cal 133. All tests were performed by a certified and independent laboratory.
Sustainability News
People First Spotlight: The Swirl Effect
A brand within a brand, our Swirl Tables® have been styling venues since 2005. But what really is “Swirl”? And how has it remained a leading choice for operators in...
SOUTHERN ALUMINUM PROUDLY ANNOUNCES 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS MINDCLICK SUSTAINABILITY LEADER IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Southern Aluminum, continues to be a leading provider of sustainable furniture solutions for hotels and the hospitality market. We are thrilled to announce our 9th...
Our Commitment to Innovation and Product Design
Since 1978 Southern Aluminum has had a longstanding partnership with innovation. Throughout the years, the company has pivoted to serve a diverse customer base in many...