Building a Better Future
From forest restoration to reducing our manufacturing footprint, we are striving to become a more environmentally responsible company. Learn more about our philosophy, our projects, our challenges and our path forward.
Explore Taylor Sustainability Projects
Ebony in Cameroon
What began in 2011 with Taylor’s co-purchase of an ebony mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, has grown into a pioneering research and restoration project focused on West African ebony.
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Urban Trees in California
Making guitars from formerly discarded end-of-life urban trees has the potential to create a circular economy that can support the regreening of city and suburban areas.
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Koa in Hawaii
Our collaborative work as Siglo Tonewoods aims to restore native Hawaiian forests and preserve the future supply of koa for musical instruments.
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Three Part Harmony
Our innovative efforts to preserve the future of ebony, koa and urban trees reveal three profoundly different approaches. Yet all are linked by our commitment to improving local ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.
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Growth Potential
With two planting projects in the works, Taylor’s collaboration with partners like West Coast Arborists sheds light on the challenges and benefits of creating a circular economy around urban trees.
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Seeds of Change in a Changing World
In an age of climate change, growing the right tree in the right place is more important than ever. Here’s why.
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No Finish Line
Our drive to develop better and more eco-friendly guitar finishes demonstrates that environmental stewardship will always be an ongoing effort.
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Sustainable Guitars – Giving Back To The Trees And Communities That Helped Create Music
Beyond tree planting, the project is embedded in a sweeping venture to enrich rural livelihoods, breed a generation of African scientists, and advance ecological research.
Awards & Accolades
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Awards & Accolades
Fast Company Selects Taylor Among Top 10 Most Innovative Manufacturers
The innovation-minded publication recognized Taylor’s global environmental and sustainability initiatives.
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Awards & Accolades
The International Green Industry Hall of Fame
Taylor Guitars was humbled and honored to be inducted along with eight other individuals or organizations at IGIHOF’s 12th annual event.