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Humanscale Sustainability Profile

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Humanscale, a leading name in the ergonomic furniture industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1983, the company has consistently focused on creating innovative solutions that enhance workplace productivity and well-being. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Humanscale offers a range of products, including ergonomic chairs, sit/stand desks, and task lighting, all designed with a minimalist aesthetic and functionality in mind. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with user-centric design, setting them apart in a competitive market. With numerous awards for design excellence and a reputation for quality, Humanscale continues to be a pioneer in promoting healthier work environments, making significant strides in the realm of workplace ergonomics.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Humanscale's score of 62 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

76%

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Humanscale's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Humanscale reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 92,375,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 599,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 919,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 92,375,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 136,123,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 647,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,034,000 kg CO2e. Humanscale has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 75% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Humanscale Corporation, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.

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201920222023
Scope 1
785,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
137,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
224,265,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Humanscale's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Humanscale's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Humanscale's Location?

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Very high
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 Humanscale is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Humanscale's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Humanscale's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 32% last year and decreased by approximately 59% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
25%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Humanscale's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Humanscale has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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