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 Committed Rating

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

Southern Aluminum is honored to have won the Bloom Award for Occasional Furniture with the XCube Table™. The Bloom Awards are sponsored by Interiors & Sources magazine and ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). They honor products that embody both aesthetics and environmental responsibility.

Evergreen Award

Southern Aluminum is the proud recipient of the U.S. General Services Administration Evergreen Award for the furniture category. This achievement is awarded annually to one company that makes a concentrated effort to lighten the footprint modern society places on the environment. This award has encouraged and inspired Southern Aluminum to continue partnering with Mother Nature to preserve a healthy environment for generations to come.

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.

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