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Steelcase

Steelcase Inc., a global leader in the office furniture industry, is headquartered in PK and has a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1912, Steelcase has evolved to become a pioneer in workspace design, focusing on creating innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration. The company offers a diverse range of products, including office furniture, architectural products, and technology solutions, all designed to foster a dynamic work environment. Steelcase is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and ergonomic design, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Steelcase has received numerous accolades for its design excellence and workplace innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their workspaces.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Steelcase'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.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Steelcase's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Steelcase's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Steelcase reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 93,448,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 54,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Steelcase has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2031, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—specifically from fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and business travel—by 28% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Steelcase is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2025. Long-term, Steelcase targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2050, again using FY2020 as the baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Steelcase's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
77,210,000
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Scope 2
89,852,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Steelcase's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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. Steelcase is headquartered in PK, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

Steelcase 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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