X Series and V Series - SCS Global Services · Environmental Product Declaration Haor X Series ad V Series Caseoods MATERIAL COMPOSITION Steel Particleboard & Laminate Adhesive Plastic

Haworth, Inc One Haworth Center, Holland, MI 49423 www.haworth.com | [email protected] Products X Series® Model: JPMA-24SJ, JDSW-2472-KNNN, JLPD-0236-SJ, JDSL-2460-JAANFN, JPDH-24-SJLF, JPDH-24-SJRF, JUFS-3372-LL

V Series® Model: VPMA-24-L, JDSL-2472-JNNN, VLRD-0236-LA, JDXL-3672-JAAANFN, VPDH-30-SLLF, VPDH-30-SLRF

Functional Unit The X Series functional unit and V Series functional unit are each one square meter of workspace for a period of 10 years. Each includes worksurface and storage. The workspace for each occupies a total floor space of 2.1 m2, with 0.92 m2 of worksurface and 0.85 m3 of storage, and supports one occupant at one time. The reference flow for each modeling system is one complete workstation and results are normalized to one square meter of workspace to meet the functional unit requirements.

EPD Number and Period of Validity SCS-EPD-04489 Beginning Date: May 5, 2017 – End Date: May 4, 2022

Product Category Rule BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace Products: UNCPC 3814, August 5, 2015

Program Operator SCS Global Services 2000 Powell Street, Ste. 600, Emeryville, CA 94608 +1.510.452.8000 | www.SCSglobalServices.com

X Series and V Series

Environmental Product Declaration Haworth X Series and V Series Casegoods

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Table of ContentsProduct and Company Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cover

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Material Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Life Cycle Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Life Cycle Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Life Cycle Impact Assessment Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Supporting Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Disclaimers: This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) conforms to ISO 14025, 14040, and ISO 14044.

Scope of Results Reported: The PCR requirements limit the scope of the LCA metrics such that the results exclude environmental and social performance benchmarks and thresholds, and exclude impacts from the depletion of natural resources, land use ecological impacts, ocean impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions, risks from hazardous wastes and impacts linked to hazardous chemical emissions.

Accuracy of Results: Due to PCR constraints, this EPD provides estimations of potential impacts that are inherently limited in terms of accuracy.

Comparability: The PCR this EPD was based on was not written to support comparative assertions. EPDs based on different PCRs, or different calculation models, may not be comparable. When attempting to compare EPDs or life cycle impacts of products from different companies, the user should be aware of the uncertainty in the final results, due to and not limited to, the practitioner’s assumptions, the source of the data used in the study, and the specifics of the product modeled.

PCR review, was conducted by Tom Gloria, PhD, Industrial Ecology Consultants (Review Chair)

Approved: May 5, 2017 Valid until: May 4, 2022

Independent verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006 internal external

Third party verifierTom Gloria, PhD, Industrial Ecology Consultants

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Haworth is a sustainable corporation. We engage our employees in more sustainable practices, we initiate and use

processes that are neutral or improve our environment, and we utilize our resources in ways that create adaptable and

sustainable workspace solutions for our customers. We do all of this globally to protect and restore our environment,

create economic value, and support and strengthen our communities.

Haworth’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally sound practices stretch back decades, yet is stronger than

ever. For years, the economy promoted a linear value stream that focused on products and services with short, linear

life spans. It is our goal to bend this paradigm into a circular value stream that includes products and services that are a

part of a sustainable economy. Shifting to this holistic approach requires sustainable products and sourcing, the sharing

of knowledge and services, continuous support and engagement of the community, and the accountability of our global

operations.

It has been our ability to support the pursuit of environmental excellence at this level—beyond our products and

throughout the entire value stream—that has allowed us to bring the most value as a partner in our customers’ success.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONX Series®: Impressively flexible, Exceedingly durable, Incredibly good looking. With an extensive offering, Haworth X Series

steel casegoods support a wide variety of needs, budgets and styles. Use X Series casegoods to create complete office

environments – with a broad range of desks, credenzas, returns, bridges and a comprehensive range of storage solutions.

V Series®: Chances are good that V Series will have everything you need to outfit your space. Should you require

additional elements, V Series has been specifically designed to integrate with X Series casegoods. Because each line offers

the same industry-leading features, they fit together seamlessly. As a result, you can extend your planning options and

aesthetic possibilities without limit.

X Series and V Series products are manufactured in zero landfill, ISO 14001 certified facilities located in Big Rapids, MI and

Holland, MI. Each product is Greenguard Gold and BIFMA level™ 3 certified

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

X Series and V Series products are primarily constructed with cold rolled steel and laminated particleboard work surfaces,

and steel storage. Each product passes the ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 and ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 tests, demonstrating a minimum

expected lifetime of 10 years under specified conditions. This EPD is based on the X Series product and V Series product

each for one person. The X Series product includes 24% Post-Consumer and 28% Pre-Consumer recycled content. The V

Series product includes 24% Post-Consumer and 27% Pre-Consumer recycled content. The features that the reference

products include in the workplace configuration are provided in Table 1.

Table 1. Inventory categories for energy and water consumption. Results shown per functional unit.

Workplace Feature X Series V Series

Physical Floor Space Area 2.1 m2 2.1 m2

Physical Worksurface Area 0.92 m2 0.92 m2

Storage Volume 0.85 m3 0.85 m3



MATERIAL COMPOSITION

Steel

Particleboard & Laminate

Adhesive

Plastic

Paint

Other Materials

69%

26%

1.9%

1.7%

1.3%

<0.5%

Steel

Particleboard & Laminate

Adhesive

Plastic

Paint

Other Materials

69%

26%

1.9%

1.5%

1.3%

<0.5%

X Series

V Series

Table 2. Material composition of X Series and V Series products. Results shown per functional unit.

Material Type X Series Amount kg/1 m2 workspace (%)

V Series Amount kg/1 m2 workspace (%)

Steel 110(69%)

109(69%)

Particleboard and Laminate 42(26%)

42(26%)

Adhesive 3.1(1.9%)

3.0(1.9%)

Plastic 2.6(1.7%)

2.4(1.5%)

Paint 2.1(1.3%)

2.1(1.3%)

Other Materials < 1.0(<0.5%)

< 1.0(<0.5%)

Total 160 (100%)

159 (100%)

Table 3. Packaging material composition of both X Series and V Series products. Results are shown on a mass basis per functional unit and as a percent of total.

Packaging Material Type Amount kg/1 m2 workspace (%)

Paper/Corrugated Paperboard 3.2 (91%)

Polypropylene 0.25 (7.1%)

Expanded Polystyrene 0.05 (1.5%)

Total Packaging 3.50 (100%)



LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT STAGESThe system boundary is cradle-to-grave and includes resource extraction and processing, product manufacture and

assembly, distribution/transport, use and maintenance, and end-of-life. The diagram below is a representation of the life

cycle of X Series and V Series products.

Raw MaterialExtraction

and Processing

Assembly ofX and V SeriesCasegoods

Use and Maintenance

of X and VSeries Casegoods

End-of-LifeRecycling,Landfill,

Incineration

LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY

The life cycle inventory (LCI) flows for the X Series and V Series products are shown in Table 4. Water usage from electricity

generation is included.

Table 4. Inventory categories for energy and water consumption. X Series and V Series average results shown per functional unit.

Parameter Total Per 1 m2 Workspace Units

Water use 6,800 kg

Total Primary Energy Demand 7,800 MJ

Primary Energy Demand, Renewable 430 MJ

Primary Energy Demand, Non-renewable 7,400 MJ



LIFE CYCLE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Impact category indicators are calculated using TRACI 2.1 characterization methods, including acidification potential,

eutrophication potential, smog potential, ozone depletion potential, and global warming potential based on IPCC (AR5), in

accordance with the BIFMA PCR. Note, biogenic carbon uptake and biomass CO2 emissions are not included.

Table 5. Average life cycle impact assessment results for the X Series and V Series products. Results are shown per 1 m2 of workspace.

Impact Category UnitsRaw Material Extraction &

Processing

Production (Manufacturing &

Assembly)

Distribution, Use & Maintenance End-of-Life Total

Global Warming Potential kg CO2 eq 340 180 40 10 570

Acidification Potential kg SO2 eq 1.5 0.50 0.13 0.034 2.2

Ozone Depletion Potential kg CFC-11 eq 5.7x10-6 3.0x10-7 4.2x10-9 1.1x10-7 6.1x10-6

Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential kg O3 eq 23 4.7 3.6 0.62 32

Eutrophication Potential kg N eq 1.0 0.049 0.011 0.039 1.2

SUPPORTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION

System Boundaries This assessment considers the entire life cycle from cradle to grave, including all known industrial processes and

materials from raw material acquisition and pre-processing, production, distribution use and maintenance, and

end-of-life management. This system boundary was established in accordance with BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture

Workspace Products: UNCPC 3814, August 5, 2015.

Cut-off Criteria All known materials and processes contributing greater than 1% of the total environmental impacts were included in

the life cycle inventory. When primary data associated with a material and / or process was not available, surrogate type

materials and processes were used.

Data Sources Unit processes were developed with GaBi ts, vs. 6.115, drawing upon data from multiple sources. Primary data were

provided by Haworth. The primary sources of secondary LCI data were GaBi ts, vs.6.115 and Ecoinvent,vs 3.1.



Data Quality

Table 6. Data quality assessment of Life Cycle Inventory.

Data Quality Parameter Data Quality Discussion

Time-Related Coverage: Age of data and the minimum length of time over which data is collected

The most recent available data are used, based on other considerations such as data quality and similarity to the actual operations. Typically, these data are less than 10 years old (typically 2007 or more recent). All of the data used represented an average of at least one year’s worth of data collection. Manufacturer-supplied data (primary data) are based on annual production for 2014.

Geographical Coverage: Geographical area from which data for unit processes is collected to satisfy the goal of the study

The data used in the analysis provide the best possible representation available with current data. Actual processes for upstream operations are primarily North American. Surrogate data used in the assessment are representative of North American or European operations. Data representative of European operations are considered sufficiently similar to actual processes. Data representing product disposal are based on US statistics.

Technology Coverage: Specific technology or technology mix

For the most part, data are representative of the actual technologies used for processing, transportation, and manufacturing operations. Representative datasets, specific to the type of material, are used to represent the actual processes, as appropriate.



REFERENCES:1. BIFMA x5.5 American National Standard for Office Furnishings – Desk Products – tests. 2014.

2. BIFMA x5.9. American Standard for Office Furnishings - Storage Systems - tests. 2016.

3. Ecoinvent Centre (2014) Ecoinvent data from v3.1. Swiss Center for Life Cycle Inventories, Dubendorf, 2014,

http://www.ecoinvent.org.

4. GaBi ts vs. 6.115. thinkstep (2016). http://www.thinkstep.com.

5. Haworth (2017). Life Cycle Assessment of V Series and X Series Desk and Storage Products.

6. IPCC, 2013: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fifth Assessment

Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Stocker, T.F., D. Qin, G.-K. Plattner, M. Tignor, S.K. Allen, J.

Boschung, A. Nauels, Y. Xia, V. Bex and P.M. Midgley (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom

and New York, NY, USA, 1535 pp, doi:10.1017/CBO9781107415324.

7. ISO 14025: 2006 Environmental labels and declarations – Type III environmental declarations – Principles and

Procedures.

8. ISO 14040: 2006 Environmental Management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework.

9. ISO 14044: 2006 Environmental Management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and Guidelines.

10. Product Category Rule (PCR) Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace

Products: UNCPC 3814. August 5, 2015.

11. SCS Type III Environmental Declaration Program: Program Operator Manual v8.0. April 2017. SCS Global Services.

12. Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and Other Environmental Impacts (TRACI). Version 2.1. US

Environmental Production Agency.

13. US EPA. Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal in the United States: Table and Figures for 2012.

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