Our Foundation for the Future
Welcome to our inaugural Corporate Responsibility Overview. We look forward to sharing our progress with you – giving an account of where we have been, where we are currently, and where we’re heading.
Corporate Responsibility
Through our Corporate Responsibility program, we’re addressing how our company impacts both the planet and society. Our three pillars – Our Communities, Our Workplace, and Our Planet – bring our purpose to life and provide a framework for meaningful, long-lasting impact.
Our Communities
Supporting Housing and a Sense of Home for AllOur work within our communities is founded on our belief that all people deserve the comfortable, safe, and secure feeling of home. We focus our efforts on the communities where we live and work because that’s where we have the greatest opportunity to effect change.
Our Workplace
Building a More Inclusive WayfairWe provide learning opportunities for all career stages and strive to support each employee in a meaningful way by providing a full range of benefits. And we’re committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our organization — so that each person feels empowered to bring their whole self to work every day, to the degree that they choose.
Our Planet
Protecting Our Shared HomeWe’re taking a value chain approach to addressing our environmental footprint — starting with our own operations and working with suppliers, partners, and customers to reduce our upstream and downstream impacts.
2021 By The Numbers
Our Communities
42
unique non-profit partnerships
5,800+
products donated in 2021
>$9M
raised in total support to our community partners
1,100+
employee donations matched in 2021
Our Workplace
>25K
Meals to employees and their families through our Meals To Go COVID-19 relief program
19%
Reduction in the number of OSHA-recordable injuries from 2020 to 2021
$15
Per hour minimum wage in the U.S.
3,000+
Wayfairians come together through Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to celebrate their shared cultures and experiences.
Building an inclusive community.
Our latest report provides a snapshot of where we are on our journey, celebrating the breakthroughs we have unlocked along the way, and sharing where we have room to grow. All done with a commitment to transparency and accountability.
Our latest report provides a snapshot of where we are on our journey, celebrating the breakthroughs we have unlocked along the way, and sharing where we have room to grow. All done with a commitment to transparency and accountability.
Our Planet
>8,300 MW
Of renewable energy generated through renewable energy credits and Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin across North America, the EU and U.K.
>60
Eligible third-party certifications included for products through our on-site Shop Sustainably program
>13.2K
Pounds of plastic reduction in the EU and U.K. by replacing poly bags with easy-to-reseal paper bags
25
Sites committed to zero-waste-to-landfill programs
What's New
Continuing its investment in renewable energy generation, Wayfair — along with a consortium of companies including EMD Electronics, Biogen Inc., Autodesk Inc., and a large healthcare company — entered into a large aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, Inc., for 100% of the production capacity of their solar project Liberty Solar. As part of this agreement, Wayfair is contracted to offtake 15MW of power, which we expect to represent over 64% of our energy consumption in North America in 2022.
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At Wayfair, we are committed to empowering our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering. We believe in harnessing their passions by encouraging employees to take volunteer time off as well as providing opportunities to support Wayfair’s nonprofit partners who are doing work around the world to provide housing and a sense of home for all.
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With an expanded product offering across the whole home, Wayfair makes it easier for consumers to discover and shop products from Black makers and designers
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The Exploration of Black Design and the Black Home
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Building Community Through Business
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Easily support Black-owned furniture companies.
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At Wayfair, we believe we have an opportunity and responsibility to leverage our operational capabilities and expertise to give back and make an impact. This Giving Tuesday, and every day, we’re inspired to make a difference through the bond we share with our customers, our communities, and our people. In addition to giving back, we recognize the importance of reflection and expressing gratitude to the countless individuals and organizations who have played a role in helping us make a difference — both at home and around the world.
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For Army Specialist Michael S. Monthervil, who was injured in Afghanistan in 2014, having space to move around and be comfortable at home is crucial to his recovery. While doing training exercises, SPC Monthervil sustained a spinal cord injury after falling on his neck, resulting in the loss of use of his legs. After going through surgery and rehabilitation, he has focused on recovery and has found ways to stay active, regaining movement in his arms and dexterity in his hands. However, his current home is not wheelchair accessible, making it difficult for him to focus on and prioritize his recovery.
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Leader in Home showcases more than 50 third-party certifications to help customers shop sustainably
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