Steelcase Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Steelcase's score of 75 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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Steelcase's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Steelcase reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,542,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 53,304,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. In India, the company recorded 2,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality and a 50% reduction in absolute emissions from owned and controlled facilities by 2030, aligned with a 1.5°C climate scenario. Steelcase's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2031 from a FY2020 base year, and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and business travel within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company aims for 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation, to set their own science-based targets by FY2025. Long-term, Steelcase commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2050 from the FY2020 base year. These targets have been approved as science-based under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating Steelcase's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 89,852,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Steelcase's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Steelcase's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and decreased by approximately 38% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Steelcase's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Steelcase has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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