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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Knoll'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.

5

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Knoll's score of 5 is lower than 54% 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 for the year 2019 totalled approximately 154,292,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 135,481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their greenhouse gas emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Knoll reported emissions of about 147,388,000 kg CO2e in 2015 and approximately 143,196,000 kg CO2e in 2016, indicating a focus on reducing their carbon footprint over time. However, there are no specified reduction targets or climate pledges currently outlined in their commitments. Knoll's emissions data reflects their operational impact and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in sustainability within the furniture manufacturing industry. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising their environmental impact, although further details on specific initiatives or future goals are not available.

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Scope 1
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 medium 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. Knoll is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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