Commitment to Sustainability
Pivot Interiors is committed to responsible practices that help organizations reduce impact, extend value, and make smarter long-term decisions about their environments.
Sustainability in the workplace isn’t a single decision; it’s a series of thoughtful choices made over time. From planning and procurement to delivery and ongoing support, Pivot Interiors helps organizations integrate sustainability into their workplace strategies in practical, measurable ways.
Our approach focuses on reducing waste, extending product life cycles, and supporting responsible sourcing without sacrificing performance, budget, or flexibility.
What Sustainability Means at Pivot
Thoughtful Planning & Design
Sustainable outcomes start early. Through strategic planning and space optimization, we help clients right-size their environments, reduce unnecessary purchases, and design spaces that adapt over time.
Responsible Product Selection
We work closely with manufacturing partners to offer furniture and systems that support sustainability goals, including durability, recyclability, and responsible material sourcing helping clients make informed product decisions.
Reuse, Reconfigure, Redeploy
One of the most impactful sustainability strategies is using what you already own. Through asset management, reconfiguration, and redeployment, we help organizations extend the life of furniture and reduce waste.
Efficient Delivery & Installation
Our delivery and installation teams prioritize efficient logistics, careful handling, and coordination that minimizes waste and disruption throughout the project lifecycle.
Supporting Client Sustainability Goals
We support organizations at different stages of their sustainability journey, whether they are:
- Reducing waste and unnecessary procurement
- Extending the life of existing assets
- Supporting internal sustainability initiatives
- Aligning workplace decisions with ESG goals
Our role is to provide guidance, options, and execution that align with your priorities.
Our Sustainability Practice
Pivot employs a number of measures to reduce waste, minimize our carbon footprint, and serve the communities in which we work.
- We work to avoid sending used furniture to landfills and instead repurpose or donate items
- Our designers source unique accessories for projects from local vendors and non-profit organizations
- We select vendors who minimize waste by managing used furniture responsibly
- We utilize the MillerKnoll rePurpose Program for larger projects
- We achieved a 99.1% Average Total Recycling Diversion Rate from 2009-2020
- We use green supplies in our offices
- Our staff has trained and accredited LEED designers to work toward LEED certification for our clients
- We consistently research ways to remain at the forefront of sustainable design
Conversion to Renewable Diesel
Pivot’s service operations team recently converted to using renewable diesel fuel in our trucks across Northern California, reducing diesel emissions by 20 lbs of greenhouse gases released into the air per gallon - a reduction of up to 75%. Read more about this initiative:
A Practical, Long-Term Commitment
Sustainability is not a one-time initiative; it’s an ongoing responsibility. Pivot Interiors remains engaged beyond installation, helping clients adapt, refresh, and reuse spaces as needs change.
By focusing on long-term value and responsible practices, we help organizations make workplace decisions that are better for people, business, and the environment.
