Our Sustainability Promise

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Tomorrow should be cleaner, safer, and more responsible than yesterday. Because sustainability does not have an endpoint, we are constantly improving our processes to better deliver high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact.

Hearth Industry Innovators

Hearth & Home Technologies® (HHT), Heat & Glo’s parent company, was proud to participate in CBS News’ Innovation and Disruption Leaders series, where we talked about our dedication to innovation, sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the hearth industry. We continue to actively innovate to adapt to a changing world and a desire for modernized, sustainably-made fire features. With a dedicated focus on integrating sustainable initiatives into every aspect of our business—from product conception to consumer use—HHT is evolving hearth products, and hearth manufacturing, for a new age. Watch the short video, featuring interviews with key HHT leaders, here.

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Innovating Responsible Solutions

Heat & Glo has been revolutionizing the hearth industry for nearly 50 years, so innovating sustainable solutions just feels right to us. Our commitment to responsible eco-stewardship, by creating and manufacturing hearth products that are responsible and respectful of the environment, is part of our insatiable pursuit of better.

Our Sustainable Journey

Our goal is to reduce energy intensity

Innovative product solutions

Our goal is zero waste to landfill by 2030

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Energy Conservation

Our goal is to reduce energy intensity by 50% by 2035. Our 2022 savings amounts to 4,395,000 kwh, or the power of 413 average American homes

Here's how we did it:

  • Installed LED lighting throughout HHT manufacturing buildings.
  • Installed new energy-efficient air compressors and modifications.
  • Implemented air leak minimization program throughout HHT manufacturing buildings.
  • Invested in equipment upgrades.
  • Source 100% renewable electricity across global operations annually.
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Waste Diversion

Our goal is zero waste to landfill* by 2030 in all our plants. By integrating new reclamation methods, including wood recycling and refractory diversion in all our facilities, we are on track to reach that goal.

In addition, we eliminated the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam in fireplace product packaging.

*Defined as 95% diversion from landfill

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Ethical Partnerships

One hundred percent of our key suppliers have signed HNI Corporation’s Code of Conduct, ensuring they share our commitment to meet high-standard sustainable and ethical business practices, including:

  • Safe working conditions
  • Ethical practices
  • Fair treatment of employees
  • Sustainable operations

Innovative Product Solutions

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Design For Environment Practices

In 2023, we implemented a design for environment process to integrate environmental considerations into our new product development procedure. Through this, our engineers will assess, and begin to mitigate, environmental impacts at the conception of a new product.

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Intermittent Pilot Ignition

98% of our gas fireplaces are manufactured with intermittent pilot ignition (IPI). The IPI feature means you do not need a traditional standing (always on) pilot in your gas fireplace. The pilot lights when you turn on your fireplace, and goes out when you turn your unit off, saving money and fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as compared to a standing pilot ignition system.

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Heat Management

Our heat management solutions give you flexibility to heat your home the way it works for you. If you find yourself in a room often, consider turning down your furnace while you enjoy the warmth of your fireplace. Want to redirect the heat to another room? You can do so!

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Efficiency

All of our products meet or exceed industry regulations. With efficiencies as high as 99.9%, many of our products also mitigate waste and maximize energy, no matter which fuel option you choose.

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Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces offer the charm of a fireplace with the convenience of electric, making them an optimal choice for homeowners. They have nearly 100% efficient heat generation, zero fireplace emissions, and offer the ability to operate with or without heat, allowing homeowners to provide ambiance to their spaces any time of the year.

Net Zero Home

Be inspired by the first custom home built completely around sustainable design and living. Learn how top brands like Heat & Glo outfitted the Net Zero ICONIC Home with earth-friendly and renewable products. Featured are sustainably sourced stone, appliances from recycled materials, “smart home” advances and both gas and electric fireplaces that change the game with efficiency and resource conservation.

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Where to Buy

Connect with a Heat & Glo dealer near you to see the products firsthand or ask about specific pricing and details.