Company Policy (PDF Version)

Spec's future success demands that we provide the highest quality service to our external and internal customers. This includes product performance that matches or exceeds the best in the marketplace. In addition, we must recognize that we all have a key role in supporting Spec's corporate social responsibilities, which address human rights, impact on the environment, our workplace and our communities.

These requirements can be achieved through actions based on
Spec’s core values:
     Treat everyone as you want to be treated
     Be environmentally responsible
     Care about your customer
     Lead by example and be accountable
     Lead, follow or get out of the way
     Be open to continuous improvement
     Have a desire to learn
     Share rewards fairly
     Enjoy what you do

Our guiding corporate policy is comprised of commitments to:
     Set and review targets and objectives
     Learn and improve continually
     Document, implement, analyze, correct and communicate our actions
     Meet or exceed local, provincial, state, and federal regulations

In addition to this overall policy, Spec has specific policy commitments:

Social Responsibility

We are committed to observing the highest standards of business ethics and avoid any activities (acceptance of gifts, favors, or insider trading) that might reflect unfavorably on our integrity and that could be adverse to the business interests or good name of Spec Furniture. We are committed to conduct our business in ways that support the dignity of us all, and that protect human rights locally, nationally and around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate or condone discrimination in any of our employment or business practices. We believe that our responsibility goes beyond protecting diversity, to encouraging, educating and valuing our differences and being truly inclusive. We will support our communities through outreach projects and by encouraging our people to be involved.

Quality

We are committed to providing the marketplace with the highest quality seating and tables. Spec Furniture practices rigorous quality control at every stage of production from design to assembly and shipment. Spec is committed to providing a positive and productive work environment that fosters a high level of employee contribution and satisfaction.

Health & Safety

We are committed to achieving and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our employees, who have the right to know about any potential hazards to which they may be exposed and the right to be trained and to have information on machinery, equipment, working conditions, processes and hazardous substances.

Environment and energy

We are committed to continually improving and maintaining:
     Minimizing waste, recycling and using recycled, renewable
       and biodegradable materials
     The efficient use of water, energy and transportation
     Minimizing the use of solvents and other harmful materials
     Preserving the environment in and around our facilities and within
        our community
     Encouraging our customers and suppliers to operate in environmentally-
       sensitive ways
     The framework for setting and reviewing objectives and targets guided
       by an internationally recognized environmental management standard

Design for the Environment

We have created a Design for the Environment (DfE) process that utilizes the latest sustainability guidelines. It is implemented at the Project Initiation stage of new product development. It addresses the following key areas:
     Materials
     End of life management
     Energy and water management
     Air quality
     Life-cycle assessment
     Long useful life, ability to withstand repeated service, repair,
       maintenance, and reassembly
     Easy refurbishing, replacement and reuse of components