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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.

42

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Steelcase's score of 42 is higher than 94% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 93,448,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 54,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Over the years, Steelcase has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. From a total of about 167,062,000 kg CO2e in 2010, emissions decreased to approximately 127,217,000 kg CO2e in 2017, and further to about 125,147,000 kg CO2e in 2018. By 2020, total emissions were reported at approximately 1,123,000,000 kg CO2e, with a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on the broader supply chain impact. Steelcase has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions suggest a proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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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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