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Sedus

Sedus Stoll AG, commonly known as Sedus, is a leading player in the office furniture industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1871, the company has a rich history of innovation and design, focusing on creating high-quality workplace solutions that enhance productivity and well-being. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, Sedus is renowned for its ergonomic seating, collaborative workspaces, and sustainable office solutions. The company’s core offerings include office chairs, desks, and modular furniture systems, all distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability. Sedus has achieved notable recognition for its design excellence, earning multiple awards that underscore its market position as a pioneer in modern office environments. With a focus on user-centric design and environmental responsibility, Sedus continues to shape the future of workspaces globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sedus'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sedus's score of 34 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sedus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sedus Stoll AG reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, primarily from stationary combustion. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled about 19,543,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 19,543,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 764,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Sedus has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 3,565,000 kg CO2e, which included 2,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 714,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions by about 771,000 kg CO2e from 2020 to 2023. Sedus has committed to near-term climate targets, although they have not set a net-zero target as of now. Their emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the consumer durables sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
2,263,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,202,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sedus's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very 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. Sedus is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sedus is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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