Kids Responsible Design

Sustainable furniture

building a
better world

We’re committing to more responsible materials,
sustainable sourcing and quality-tested products.
The path to a better world begins at home.

the values that drive our journey

Climate Neutrality

Setting climate targets and reducing
our carbon footprint, from
factories and facilities to the
customer’s doorstep.

Sustainable Materials

Using more sustainably sourced
materials in our products, including
FSC®-certified wood, preferred
fibers and recycled packaging.

Ethical Supply Chain

Engaging and supporting suppliers
in continuous social and
environmental improvement.

Circular Solutions

Exploring ways to replace single-
use consumption with circular
projects, operations and products.

Empowered Employees

Empowering teams throughout the
organization to shape innovative
sustainability programs and put
them into practice.

Conscious Customers

Simplifying the customer experience
to promote responsible shopping
with clear labeling, third-party
verification and sustainable products.

Digital Responsibility

Improving privacy, security and
data collection while using tech
solutions, such as remote meetings,
to reduce emissions.

climate

We’re measuring our impact on the environment and transitioning
to more responsible materials wherever possible.

Greenguard Gold
greenguard gold

greenguard gold
certified furniture

Furniture that emits chemicals into the air can trigger
asthma, headaches and allergy attacks in the home. With
this in mind, GREENGUARD Certification was developed
with the most stringent testing for more than 10,000
chemicals and emissions
that can cause indoor air pollution.
We’re growing our GREENGUARD Gold Certified Crate &
Kids furniture collection to 100% by 2025 to help you create a
healthier, cleaner home for your family.

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Greenguard Gold bed
Oeko Tek

standard 100 by oeko-
tex® certified textiles

Our textiles are tested to National Standards to ensure the
highest-quality products, but STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® labeled
upholstery and textiles take it even further: These textiles have passed
safety tests for the presence of harmful substances,
so they are
better for you and your home. Over 600 Crate & Barrel
products are OEKO-TEX® certified
—from Crate & Kids
collections to bestselling sofas and bedding.

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Ogranic Cotton sheets in various colors
Organic

certified organic cotton

Organic cotton is grown without chemicals or
pesticides. Compared to conventional cotton, it can
reduce CO2 by 46%, energy consumption by
62% and irrigated water consumption by 90%.

We’re committed to growing our use of organic: We
currently have close to 50% of certified organic
cotton
across our bed and bath assortment, and aim
to have a 100% organic collection in the future.

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FSC chair and ottoman
Forest Stewardship Council

fsc®-certified wood & paper

Since 2008, we’ve partnered with the Forest Stewardship
Council® (FSC) to offer FSC-certified collections.
Recognized by the Sustainable Furnishings Council as a
Wood Furniture Top Scorer, we source from responsibly
managed forests, with a goal to achieve 50% FSC-certified
furniture by 2025.
In addition, we print all our catalogs and
shopping bags on 100% FSC-certified paper.

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Backpacks made from recycled materials
Recycled Materials

recycled materials

We’re committed to adopting innovative
recycled materials whenever possible to help
reduce waste in our landfills and oceans.
In our
latest backpack collection, we utilized material
made with discarded plastic bottles, giving new
life to up to 10 bottles per backpack.

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community

We’re accountable to our community of associates,
customers and the people who make our products.

ethical production

We’ve adopted the amfori BSCI code of
conduct, which includes 11 principles
ranging from fair wages to health, safety and
environmental protections. We conduct
social audits to evaluate vendor compliance
with our code of conduct, and we’re
engaging our suppliers in continuous social
and environmental improvement.

community, equity & inclusion

We have a long history of women in leadership
from our founding in 1962, with over 60% of
CBH and store leaders identifying as female in
2021. We also advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion
and belonging. Building on our corporate
commitment to equity, we’ve taken the 15%
Pledge to increase Black-owned business
representation in our products.

craft communities

We’ve invested in long-term partnerships with
U.S. upholsterers and manufacturers—including
Design Foundry, our partner factory since their
founding in 2018. Others include McCreary
Modern (a Crate & Barrel vendor for 30+ years)
and LEE Industries (20+ years) in North
Carolina, American Leather (20+ years) in Texas,
and Steele Canvas (10+ years) in Massachusetts.

giving back

We give back to impact peoples’ daily lives, raising
over $4.75M for Feeding America® to help fund
nearly 50M meals. We’ve donated $12M in
products to Good 360 to aid in disaster relief and
recovery, and we’ve invested over $100,000 in My
Block, My Hood, My City (M3)—partnering to
inspire youth and empower communities in
Chicago’s under-resourced neighborhoods.

commitments

We’re setting urgent 2025 goals with transparent tracking and
reporting, and these goals are just the beginning.

BY 2025

100% greenguard
gold certified

We’re growing our GREENGUARD
Gold Certified Crate & Kids
furniture to 100% by 2025—from
dressers and beds to cribs and
bassinets. Screened for more than
10,000 chemicals and emissions,
GREENGUARD Gold Certified furniture
contributes to cleaner air for kids
and their families.

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60% certified
preferred fibers

Climate action starts with the materials
we choose. To move toward a more
sustainable supply chain, we’re
increasing our use of organic, recycled
and responsible materials. We rely on the
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
and Textile Exchange Certification
Standards to define preferred fibers
from raw materials to final product.

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50% fsc®-
certified furniture

Wood is one of our key raw materials,
so it matters how we source it—for
the climate and our customers.
Through our goal of 50% FSC-certified
furniture by 2025, we’re supporting
the gold standard of sustainable
forest management while working to
halt and reverse degradation of the
world’s forests.

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Ethical production image by Lidya Nada on Unsplash

more about our fsc® leadership award

Leadership Award Video

FSC® N003465

Responsible Design in Kids' Furniture

Outfit your little one's bedroom, playroom and study space with sustainable kids' furniture to create an eco- and family-friendly home. Environmentally-conscious kids' furnishings come in a range of styles that suit your child's blooming personality, from cute and whimsical to versatile and modern. In the big kid bedroom, opt for a kids' full bed made with FSC-certified wood and sustainable kids' bedding, such as organic cotton sheets for kids. A reclaimed wood kids' dresser or bookshelf serves as a natural complement to your sustainable kids' toys. Once you've designed your children's sleep area, bring an eco-friendly touch to their other spaces as well; consider a sustainable kids' desk for their homework station or a sustainable play table in the playroom as furniture choices that are both practical and green.

Understanding Kids' Responsible Design Certifications

Whether you're looking to update their shared bedroom or the nursery, Crate & Kids offers responsibly-designed kids' furniture and textiles for little ones of all ages. Consider choosing responsibly-designed products and furniture certified to meet specific standards via a third party. Organic growing methods contribute to cleaner soil and water, while kids' OEKO-TEX fabrics are certified to be free of more than 350 harmful substances. Pair with an FSC-certified kids' bed to complete the setup. Additionally, GREENGUARD Gold certified furniture, such as GREENGUARD Gold certified cribs and GREENGUARD Gold certified twin beds are screened to reduce emissions in the home and provide better air quality in the little ones' rooms. What's more: All of the kids' bedding at Crate & Kids is made with organic cotton, making the choice between sustainability and style easy.