We believe we do not exist in a vacuum. We are connected to our community and the environment. As such we will commit time, people, and resources to making changes that will protect and enhance our natural environment. Below is a brief summary of how Goodmans is making a difference and creating a path for like-minded companies to follow.

It is tough for mid-sized businesses to decarbonize. Most carbon reduction solutions are designed for larger companies with more resources. In order to do the right thing, Goodmans was forced to build a custom program right-sized for us. We had to start from scratch.

Into the picture steps Josie Kohlan, Director of Sustainability, who enlisted the help of a consulting partner to guide our climate action. After educating the Goodmans leadership team on the science of decarbonization, we used modeling software to measure current carbon emissions. We then tied three business activities to opportunities for carbon reduction: operations, building systems and transportation and created a roadmap and dashboard for key internal stakeholders to follow.

We use our roadmap to document progress to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), an independent body that verifies carbon reduction proposals and results. SBTi approved our roadmap to a 42% reduction by 2030 and Goodmans has set an additional goal to be Net Zero by 2050!

Changes implemented in 2023:

Solar energy installed at Albuquerque, NM warehouse
LED lighting upgrade at Albuquerque, NM warehouse
HVAC upgrade in Phoenix showroom

2023 Market-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Total Inventory: 695.9 MT CO2
Scope 1: 443.1 MT CO2
Scope2: 2252.8 MT CO2

2022 Market-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Total Inventory: 640 MT CO2*
Scope 1: 389 MT CO2
Scope2: 251.4 MT CO2

*Note: A short term increase in emissions when beginning a decarbonization journey is expected as operations grow (which could be marked by revenue increase, increased orders, or expansion of space). Decarbonization is a long-term process and its actions take time to be implemented and result in impact. Goodmans has begun setting the foundation needed to reach its sustainability goal and drive reduction over time.

Goodmans has also developed the following sustainability programs that are changing our community.

AIM to Make a Difference

We collect used commercial furniture and donate it to non-profit organizations for their facilities.

Furniture Recycling

Goodmans collects and disassembles used commercial furniture into separate materials for recycling.

GoodThreads Clothing Bank

GoodThreads is the first clothing bank in Southern Arizona. Foster and Kinship families are able to shop for clothing, shoes and toys at no cost at our monthly events located in our Tucson showroom.

Plastic Film Recycling Program

Goodmans has invested in a rare service critical to the circular economy, solving a gap in Arizona infrastructure. We collect plastic film from partners in the Phoenix area free of charge to be baled and recycled into TREX composite deck materials.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Goodmans offers electric vehicle charging in our Phoenix showroom parking lot.

Urban Honeybee Hives

Our urban honeybee hives help to pollinate city vegetation and urban farms. We then share the honey produced with our clients and partners as a symbol of the critical role of the honeybee within our ecosystem.