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Herman Miller
Furniture ManufacturingUnited StatesNASDAQ: MLHR
Last verified 24 days agohermanmiller.com
Herman Miller, Inc., commonly referred to as Herman Miller, is a renowned American furniture manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Established in 1905, the company has a long-standing history of innovation in the furniture industry, specialising in office, healthcare, and residential furnishings. Its core offerings include ergonomic office chairs, collaborative workspaces, and sustainable furniture solutions, distinguished by their design excellence and functional quality.
As a leader in the industry, Herman Miller has achieved notable recognition for its commitment to sustainability and ergonomic design, earning numerous awards over the years. The company operates globally, with major markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, maintaining a strong market position through strategic innovation and a focus on user-centric products.
58
DitchCarbon score
+32 vs industry average
Herman Miller’s score of 58 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.369
20182025
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Herman Miller's reported carbon emissions
Herman Miller, operating within the Furniture and other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36) industry in the US, has outlined robust climate commitments and reported its carbon emissions.
For the fiscal year 2025, Herman Miller reported total global emissions of approximately 607,148,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 36,031,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 47,189,000 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 523,928,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were upstream transportation and distribution (141,511,000 kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (140,083,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (303,827,000 kg CO2e).
In the fiscal year 2024, the company's total global emissions were approximately 1,106,717,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were 32,343,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 14,457,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 1,060,097,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, total global emissions were approximately 716,557,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 38,462,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at 39,611,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were approximately 638,484,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at 364,457,000 kg CO2e.
Herman Miller is committed to significant emission reductions. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by FY2030, using a FY2022 baseline. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has also set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and is working to engage stakeholders across its value chain to support this objective. Their near-term targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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Herman Miller’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
MillerKnoll further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods & services, waste generated in operations and end-…
At risk25%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
MillerKnoll commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
Behind target50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
MillerKnoll commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
Behind target50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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