The Ashley Companies Releases 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Furniture World News Desk on
3/17/2025
The Ashley Companies ("Ashley") has released its fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, detailing
the company’s initiatives in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social impact throughout
2024.
"Our commitment to enriching communities goes far beyond furniture—it's about creating lasting positive change
where our employees live and work," said Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. "From
supporting medical research breakthroughs to empowering the next generation through education, our initiatives
reflect our deep-rooted belief that business success and community well-being go hand in hand. While we're proud to
be an industry leader, we're even prouder of the meaningful impact we continue to make in communities across the
globe."
The Ashley Companies, which include Ashley Furniture Industries, Ashley Global Retail, and Ashley Distribution
Services, have made significant contributions in key areas:
Employee Involvement
Ashley fosters employee-led charitable giving and community engagement:
- Nearly $144,000 raised through employee contributions to nonprofit organizations nationwide.
Community Impact
Ashley partners with nonprofits to support military personnel, first responders, children in need, medical research,
and education:
- More than $750,000 raised through Ashley for the Arts, benefiting over 70 nonprofit organizations.
- Over 30,000 children impacted through Hope to Dream®, Ashley’s Angels, and STEM education
partnerships.
- Donation of more than 42,000 wreaths to 40 cemeteries in partnership with Wreaths Across America.
Environmental Stewardship
Ashley continues to invest in sustainability and resource conservation:
- Solar panel installations projected to generate 25 million kilowatt-hours annually.
- Nearly 110,000 tons of materials recycled, including wood, cardboard, and poly-foam.
- 250 trees donated to communities in Wisconsin.
Ashley’s corporate mission is "to inspire the love of home and enrich the lives of those around us by being the
most innovative and competitive furniture company on the planet."
Read the full CSR report at:
www.ashleyfurniture.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/report
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC
Ashley feels that every person deserves more value for their
money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and strives to be
the most innovative and competitive home furnishings company on the planet. From design through fulfillment, Ashley
is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the
loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com
and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries on Facebook.
About Ashley Distribution Services, LLC
Ashley Distribution Services, LLC (ADS) was established in 1974 by Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC
and today is one of the industry’s largest motor carriers. ADS delivers Ashley Furniture to Ashley retail
stores and customers throughout the U.S. With a growing fleet, ADS continues to expand beyond delivering furniture.
Visit ADS online at www.ashleydistributionservices.com.