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Crown Worldwide Group has reported significant progress across its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments in its 2025 Sustainability Report, including increased focus on circular economy solutions primarily through its Workspace brand.
The report, covering 2024, reflects Crown’s continued investment in responsible business practices across its global operations in 43 countries. It also outlines the company’s alignment with leading international frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
A key milestone in the report is the Board’s formal endorsement of committing to set Science-Based Targets (SBTi. The business has partnered with carbon accounting platform Normative to map Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions across its global operations, using this data to inform country-level carbon reduction plans for the first time.
Globally, Crown achieved a 16 per cent reduction in total carbon footprint and a 14 per cent reduction in total purchased electricity and heating compared to a 2022 baseline, driven by increased adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades across offices and warehouses.
The report highlights Crown’s growing focus on circular economy solutions, particularly through its Workspace brand. In 2024 alone, over 27,000 items of office furniture and IT equipment were refurbished at Crown’s Renew Centres, saving an estimated 2,000 tonnes of CO₂e. The company also opened its first Renew Centre in Asia, based in Singapore, expanding its sustainable services footprint.
The Group also maintains a strong portfolio of ISO certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001, across dozens of sites globally, demonstrating its commitment to quality, environmental management, information security, and occupational health and safety.
Commenting on the report, Joy Lam, Group ESG Director, said:
“This year’s report reflects the momentum we’re building across all areas of ESG. From science-based targets to circular economy innovation, we’re proud of the progress made, but we’re also clear-eyed about the work ahead. Our focus now is on scaling impact, deepening collaboration, and continuing to embed sustainability into every part of our business.”
The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available here:
