Herman Miller, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:110 kg CO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:100% (through RECs)
Total Energy Consumption:1800 MJ
Waste Generated:1.6x101 kg to Landfill, 8.6x10-2 kg to Incinerator (energy recovery), 6.0x100 kg to Recycling
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse manufacturing facility uses 100% Renewable Electric Energy (Through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates)
- Up to 93% Recyclability
Social Achievements
- All employees engaged in Earthright
- All suppliers committed to being Resource Smart
Governance Achievements
- BIFMA level® 3 CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED™ Bronze GREENGUARD Certified GREENGUARD GOLD Certified
- ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Resource Smart
- Zero Waste
- Net Zero Water
- Net Zero Energy
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing the environmental impact of each product
- End of life treatment of the product including landfill, recycling, waste-to-energy process
Mitigation Strategies
- Design for the Environment team applies environmentally sensitive design standards
- Products designed to be easily disassembled and recycled
- Programs to help customers find homes for their furniture and materials at end of life
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Working closely with suppliers to reduce collective impact on the environment
- Encouraging suppliers to minimize environmental impacts
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14025:2006, BIFMA PCR for Seating
Certifications: BIFMA level® 3, CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED™ Bronze, GREENGUARD Certified, GREENGUARD GOLD Certified, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Third-party Assurance: NSF International