Our responsibility
At JELD-WEN, we do much more than manufacture windows and doors. It is our responsibility to be environmental stewards, providing sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and the planet.
Our latest Sustainability Report
Sustainability is foundational to our business as we work to protect our planet and its resources. Discover our commitments and targets in our latest report.
Our Sustainability Goals
Zero manufacturing waste to landfill by 2050
Diverting all byproducts of our manufacturing processes and packaging away from landfills, with an emphasis on reuse or recycling.
Net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Achieving balance between the amount of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG we produce and the amount we remove from the atmosphere.
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of less than 1.0 by 2030
Following U.S. OSHA guidance, the total recordable incident rate corresponds to: Number of OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses x 200,000/Employee total hours worked.
100% of wood used in production is responsibly sourced by 2030
All wood used in production will be certified by a recognized third party or not from a region of risk.
Environmental
It is our responsibility to be environmental stewards, providing sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and the planet.
Governance
We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity and transparency. We are direct in our goals, transparent in our structures, responsible in our reporting and accountable for our actions.
Awards and Recognition
ENERGY STAR® Canada
JELD-WEN of Canada was awarded the 2025 ENERGY STAR Canada Special Recognition Award recognizing its outstanding environmental stewardship.
Residential Excellence in Design Awards
The LaCantina V2 Swing Door won a 2025 RED Award celebrating its ultra-thin stiles, hidden hardware and expansive glass panels.
Architizer A+ Awards
Most Trustworthy Companies in America
America's Climate Leaders
JELD-WEN recognized on USA TODAY's 2025 list of America's Climate Leaders. Learn more.
Sustainable Product of the Year
Best of Houzz
LaCantina® Doors awarded Best of Houzz 2025 Award in the design category
Cradle to Cradle
JELD-WEN UK achieved Cradle to Cradle certification at the bronze level in 2025 across several product lines. Learn more.
America's Best Large Employers
JELD-WEN named on Forbes' 2024 list of America's Best Large Employers
America's Most Trustworthy Companies
Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America in 2024, for the third consecutive year
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
JELD-WEN was named as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2024
ENERGY STAR Canada Manufacturer of the Year
ENERGY STAR® Canada awarded JELD-WEN Canada with the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award in the fenestration products category
EcoVadis
EcoVadis awarded JELD-WEN France a gold medal rating in June 2024
LUXE Residential Excellence in Design
Architectural Record Products of the Year
JELD-WEN's Second Nature™ Environmentally Conscious Door Collection was recognized in Architectural Record's 2024 Products of the Year
Health and Safety Award
JELD-WEN UK won the Health and Safety Award from the British Woodworking Federation in 2024
Best Energy Efficient Door and Window Brands
JELD-WEN earned the top spot on the Green Matters 2024 list of Best Energy Efficient Door and Window Brands
Best Energy Efficient Door and Windows Brands
Resources
Our commitments to doing business ethically and safely.
Code of Business Conduct & Ethics (PDF)
Conflict Minerals
Human Rights
Global Wood Sourcing Policy
2024 Sustainability Report
2023 ESG Report
2022 ESG Report
2021 ESG Report
2020 ESG Report
Social
We are focused on evaluating how we manage and address social factors, such as labor practices, diversity, equity & inclusion, human rights, community relations, customer satisfaction and employee wellbeing.