Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 100% investment in wind and hydroelectric renewable energy credits (RECs), covering approximately 167 million kilowatt hours.
• 60% decrease in global energy use since 2001.
• 50 million pounds of unused furniture diverted from landfill in the U.S.

Social Achievements

• 8% increase in employee retention.
• $6,500,000 donated by Steelcase and the Steelcase Foundation (20% increase since 2012).
• 6,900 volunteer hours reported by Steelcase employees in 2013.
• Two to three-fold improvement in self-reported scores from employee wellbeing pilot programs.

Governance Achievements

• Steelcase Innovation Center received LEED Platinum® certification.
• 10 of 13 directors are independent.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 1% increase in energy use since 2010.
• 14% increase in water use since 2010.
• Increased production and opening of new facilities leading to increased energy and water use.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strategies in place to pursue future reductions in energy and water use.
• Evaluating new initiatives based on energy goals.
• Creating a worldwide measurement and reporting system on greenhouse gas emissions.
• Meeting international environmental management standards.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Steelcase Supplier Code of Conduct; Emphasis on supplier diversity; Extension of renewable energy credit discounts to suppliers; Collaboration with suppliers on material assessments and waste reduction.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Think chair; Gesture chair; B-Free Cube; Seamless edge manufacturing process.

Awards & Recognition

• Lenovo Service Excellence Award; AT&T Supplier Diversity Award; American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan award; Grand Rapids African American Health Institute Lifetime Achievement Award; Goldene Rampe 2013 award (Germany); Four Good Design Awards.