Herman Miller
Herman Miller, Inc., a renowned leader in the furniture industry, is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1905, the company has established itself as a pioneer in modern design, particularly in office and home furnishings. With a strong focus on ergonomic solutions, Herman Miller is celebrated for its innovative products, including the iconic Aeron chair and the Eames Lounge Chair, which blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. Operating primarily in North America and expanding globally, Herman Miller has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Knoll in 2021, further solidifying its market position. The company is committed to sustainability and quality, making it a preferred choice for both commercial and residential spaces. With a legacy of design excellence, Herman Miller continues to shape the future of work and living environments.
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Herman Miller's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Herman Miller reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32343000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14457000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 686383000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 32759000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 5523000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 35349000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among others. For 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 38462000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 39611000 kg CO2e (market-based), and total Scope 3 emissions of around 364457000 kg CO2e. The 2022 data shows a total of 717122000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 34753000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 36610000 kg CO2e (market-based). Herman Miller has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2022 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 38.3% in FY2022 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Herman Miller targets a 25% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, engaging with stakeholders across its value chain to support their efforts towards this goal. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to align with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,807,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 53,430,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 35,570,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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