We believe in the transformative power of design. For over 70 years, we’ve made furnishings well-loved for the beauty and comfort they bring home. Today, we strive to deliver more, weaving sustainability into our products and our business—because it’s time to reimagine what good design can do.
We’re changing how we think about—and make—our products. From the start, we’ve championed timeless design, crafted to last. We’ve since expanded our approach, sourcing lower-impact materials and recycling would-be waste into beautiful, enduring pieces.
Natural wood is one of our most-loved materials, and responsibly sourcing it is key to preventing deforestation and preserving ecosystems. We prioritize wood that is FSC®-certified, reclaimed, or recycled.
Today, 60% of our wood is responsibly sourced.
A comfortable, long-lasting staple, cotton is one of our preferred materials. We source cotton grown in ways that reduce water waste and the use of toxic pesticides, prioritizing cotton certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Organic Cotton Standard, or Better Cotton.
Today, 95% of our cotton is responsibly sourced, and we’re on track to reach 100%.
Our business should benefit all the people involved, from designers and weavers to customers at home. That’s why we support organizations that build and strengthen communities across the globe.
Since 2014, we’ve partnered with Nest to help establish industry standards for ethical handcraft work—a fundamental source of employment for artisans around the world—supporting fair wages and the rights of craft producers.
Our family of brands at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has dedicated $50M to sourcing Nest Ethically Handcrafted products by 2025.
We prioritize working with Fair Trade Certified™ factories, which are held to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards.For every Fair Trade Certified™ product sold, we contribute to a fund managed by the factory workers to address their specific needs, as decided by their collective vote.
Our family of brands at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has committed to paying an additional $10M in Fair Trade Premiums by 2025.
Sustainability comes in many forms—we aim to work toward all of them.
These are some of the certifications and organizations that make our positive changes possible.
The Global Organic Textile Standard is the foremost certification for responsible cotton sourcing.
The Forest Stewardship Council® is our gold standard for certification of healthy forest management and responsibly sourced timber.
Fair Trade Certified™ ensures products are made in a fair and safe factory, and their purchase contributes to the livelihood of the workers and their communities.
Products marked with this certification have been screened for over 10,000 harmful chemicals and VOCs, helping contribute to cleaner indoor air quality.
STANDARD 100 certified products have been tested in an independent lab and verified to be safe from 1,000 harmful substances.
The Nest Seal denotes products that have been certified to support fair wages and healthy working conditions in homes and small workshops.
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.
We’re a proud member of Better Cotton, whose mission is to help cotton communities thrive while restoring the environment. Better Cotton is sourced via a system of mass balance and is not physically traceable to end products.
These are some of the certifications and organizations that make our positive changes possible.
The Global Organic Textile Standard is the foremost certification for responsible cotton sourcing.
The Forest Stewardship Council® is our gold standard for certification of healthy forest management and responsibly sourced timber.
Fair Trade Certified™ ensures products are made in a fair and safe factory, and their purchase contributes to the livelihood of the workers and their communities.
Products marked with this certification have been screened for over 10,000 harmful chemicals and VOCs, helping contribute to cleaner indoor air quality.
STANDARD 100 certified products have been tested in an independent lab and verified to be safe from 1,000 harmful substances.
The Nest Seal denotes products that have been certified to support fair wages and healthy working conditions in homes and small workshops.
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.
We’re a proud member of Better Cotton, whose mission is to help cotton communities thrive while restoring the environment. Better Cotton is sourced via a system of mass balance and is not physically traceable to end products.
Made with responsibly sourced materials, lower-impact production, and ethical handcraft, these bestsellers showcase our values.
For seven consecutive years, Williams-Sonoma Inc. has been the only exclusive home furnishings retailer on Barron’s list of
100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.