OFS Brands finds “Common Ground” between customers, colleagues and community in new sustainability report

OFS Brands, a leading manufacturer of furniture for workplace, healthcare and education environments, recently issued a reformatted, expanded version of the company’s annual sustainability report. Available online at http://ofsbrands.com/content/common-ground the report is a detailed compilation of key topics and measurement regarding the company’s sustainability strategies, challenges and impact areas in 2014.

“At OFS Brands, we believe that sustainability comes from satisfying our customers, challenging our employees and supporting our communities, said Hank Menke, CEO of OFS Brands. “In this expanded sustainability report, we’re taking an in-depth look at how we measure our progress in all of these areas. We published this report because we believe that it is important to be transparent, hold ourselves accountable, and report measurable outcomes to both mark our progress and guide our future.”

The new format follows the foundation of the company’s sustainability framework – “Common Ground” -- and is organized into three main areas:

• Customers: quality & craftsmanship, conservation of resources, product stewardship transportation
• Colleagues: health & wellness, education, safety
• Community: charity & volunteerism, supply partners, economic development

 OFS Brands creates an annual sustainability report with consideration given to the core requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative [GRI] Sustainability Reporting Guidelines version G4. This report includes data from fiscal year Jan. 1, 2014—Dec. 31, 2014. Additional organization information, not found within this report, can be located at www.ofsbrands.com

About OFS Brands

OFS Brands is comprised of five distinct brands – OFS, First Office, Loewenstein, Carolina and Highmark – that provide furniture to a wide range of contract interior environments. OFS and First Office offer furniture and accessories for the workplace, from technology-savvy mixed-use collections to casegoods to modern lounge pieces. Loewenstein is leading the emerging third space market with stylish, innovation solutions that redefine function and purpose to allow flexibility and mobility. Healthcare market leader Carolina delivers forward-thinking solutions that positively impact the healing experience for caregivers, patients, and their families. Specializing in ergonomic task, conference, executive, guest and multipurpose seating, Highmark delivers stylish, functional solutions to all contract markets. Based in Huntingburg, IN, OFS Brands is a family-owned corporation.