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Knoll

Knoll, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of office furniture and workplace solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1938, Knoll has established itself as a pioneer in modern design, focusing on creating innovative and sustainable environments that enhance productivity and well-being. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Knoll offers a diverse range of products, including office systems, seating, and textiles, all characterised by their commitment to quality and design excellence. The company is renowned for its collaborations with prominent designers, which have resulted in iconic pieces that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. Knoll's dedication to sustainability and its position as a key player in the contract furniture market underscore its reputation for excellence and innovation in the industry.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wood Reprocessing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Knoll's score of 25 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Knoll's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Knoll's carbon emissions reflect a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 154,292,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 19,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 135,481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in emissions intensity compared to previous years, with a reported intensity of about 0.27208 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. In 2018, Knoll's emissions were approximately 160,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 20,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 140,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent effort to monitor and report its emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Knoll's emissions data from earlier years indicates a trend of monitoring, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reported for 2015 at approximately 23,898,000 kg CO2e and 147,388,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, while Knoll has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on specific reduction initiatives or long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knoll's primary industry is Wood material for treatment, Re-processing of secondary wood material into new wood material, 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 Knoll is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Knoll is not participating in any 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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