KI has made continuous improvement in environmental performance at their manufacturing facilities. These efforts have been recognized over the years with the honor of receiving Environmental Awards. KI and Kl's leadership have invested time and money in the communities in which they work with an emphasis on environmental stewardship.

KI is in the process of exploring viable product solutions that will aid in the achievement of those principles upheld by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, a priority program of the U.S. Green Building Council. Representing the furniture manufacturing industry, KI LEED Accredited Professionals, both corporate and field-based, will work in cooperation with environmental professionals to examine how the company's product offerings embrace such critical areas as Energy Efficiency; Human and Environmental Health; Durability, Performance and Maintenance; Embodied Energy and Pollution; Resource Limitation and Waste Management.

Awards

• 2006 Packaging Reduction Gold Achievement Award (Presented by Waste Wise)
• 2004 Business Friend of the Environment Award (Pollution Prevention)
• 2001 Wisconsin Governor's Award for Excellence (Hazardous Waste Reduction)
• 1998 Wisconsin Governor's Award for Excellence (Hazardous Material Reduction)
• 1998 Prevention Environment Prosperity Award (Presented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR))
• 1997 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award
• 1996 Wisconsin Governor's Award for Excellence (Hazardous Waste Reduction)
• 1995 Prevention Environment Prosperity Award (Presented by the Wisconsin DNR)