Our commitment to sustainability has long been part of how we design, make and think, but it’s also something we’re always working to advance. The latest step forward is one we’re especially proud of: by 2030, our Kalamazoo campus will operate on 100% clean electricity.

It’s an ambitious goal, and one that’s closely tied to something already underway. Our 300,000-square-foot campus expansion, designed in partnership with SmithGroup and built by Miller-Davis Company, is set to open in late 2027, and has been developed with this goal in mind from the very beginning. The new campus presented an opportunity to build the innovative infrastructure for clean electricity into the foundation of the campus itself, from the ground up. 

That thinking shows up in big, visible ways, like a rooftop designed and engineered with a solar array that will feed directly into our operations, as well as in quieter, behind-the-scenes systems that improve efficiency and reduce impact Solar will play a central role, generating renewable electricity onsite, returning excess power to the grid, and extending to the installation of Solar 360 lighting in the new team member parking lot. At the same time, we’re working with a local utility to support the development of additional solar capacity nearby, ensuring that the electricity we draw from the grid is matched with clean sources.

This dual approach is intentional. When we took a close look at our greenhouse gas emissions, we found that electricity accounts for the majority of our operational footprint. Shifting to clean electricity, alongside ongoing efficiency improvements, gives us a real path to cutting those emissions at least in half by 2030—aligned with the goals of the American Society of Landscape Architects Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan.

What makes this moment especially meaningful is that it’s happening within the context of U.S.-based manufacturing. Building the capacity to operate on clean electricity isn’t something that simply exists waiting to be tapped. It takes investment, coordination and a willingness to move first. For us, that’s part of what it means to be a modern craft manufacturer—not just making things well, but making them responsibly and continuously pushing to do better.

The campus itself reflects that broader mindset. The new facility is as much about people as it is about performance. Natural daylight, exceptional indoor air quality and easy access to the surrounding 58-acre landscape are all part of creating a workplace that enhances well-being. Beyond the building, efforts to preserve wetlands, restore native habitats and thoughtfully manage stormwater are helping ensure the land itself continues to thrive.

Reaching 100% clean electricity by 2030 is a big step, but it’s not the end of the story. It’s a foundation we can build from, a way to create real momentum as we continue reducing our impact and thinking about what comes next.

For us, this commitment reflects something simple but powerful: a belief that design, manufacturing and environmental responsibility don’t have to be in tension. When approached thoughtfully, they can move forward together—and even make each other stronger.