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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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23

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Knoll's score of 23 is higher than 93% 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

In 2019, Knoll reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19581000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 135481000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although no data for Scope 3 emissions was disclosed. Knoll has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a three per cent year-over-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target was established for the period from 2018 to 2019, demonstrating their proactive approach to mitigating climate impact. Overall, Knoll's climate commitments are indicative of their dedication to sustainability within the furniture manufacturing industry, focusing on reducing their carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.

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20152019
Scope 1
23,898,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
147,388,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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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 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
Reduction Actions

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