Steelcase Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the office furniture and workspace solutions industry. Founded in 1912, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative ergonomic designs and sustainable practices. Steelcase operates globally, with major facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to diverse business environments.
The company is renowned for its core products, including office furniture, collaborative workspaces, and technology-integrated solutions, all designed to enhance productivity and employee well-being. Steelcase's commitment to research-driven design sets it apart, ensuring that its offerings meet the dynamic needs of modern workplaces. With a strong market position, Steelcase has received numerous accolades for its design excellence and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in creating effective work environments.
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Steelcase’s score of 75 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Steelcase's reported carbon emissions
Steelcase, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 32.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 53.3 million kg CO2e (location-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1.02 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 908.1 million kg CO2e. Steelcase has established science-based targets (SBTs) with a base year of 2020. They aim to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by FY2031. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 28% by the same timeframe. A significant element of their Scope 3 strategy involves engaging 80% of their suppliers by emissions to set their own science-based targets by FY2025. Looking further ahead, Steelcase has committed to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across their value chain by FY2050, with a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from the FY2020 baseline.
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Steelcase’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
80% reduction in scope 3 upstream
We set SBTs in 2020, one of which is to engage 80% of our supplier by emissions to set their own SBTs by 2025. This target covers our emissi…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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