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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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How does Herman Miller's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Herman Miller's score of 58 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Herman Miller's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Herman Miller reported total carbon emissions of approximately 759,299,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 32,343,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 14,457,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 645,759,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. In the near term, Herman Miller has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 38.3% in FY2022 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company 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. These initiatives reflect Herman Miller's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the consumer durables sector.

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Scope 1
32,275,000
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Scope 2
54,068,000
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Scope 3
645,759,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Herman Miller's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Herman Miller is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Herman Miller is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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