Near-term SBTi target: 50% scope 1+2 by 2030 Reduce absolute scope 1+2 emissions 50% by 2030 (FY2031) from FY2020 baseline. Steelcase reports 31% reduction achieved from FY2020-FY2025.
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FY2020 net-zero baseline recalculated Net-zero baseline (FY2020) emissions recalculated from previously reported figures to reflect improvements in data quality and calculation methodologies. FY2020 total restated to 1,871,977 MTCO2e across products (81%), operations (10%), transportation (9%).
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Phase out single-use plastics in packaging by 2030 Goal to phase out single-use plastics in Steelcase brand product packaging by FY2031, and achieve 75% recycled content in single-use packaging by FY2031. Currently at 43% recycled content (up from 40% FY2024); spent 8% less on plastic packaging FY2024-FY2025.
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Sunsetting supplier SBT engagement goal Goal to partner with 80% of suppliers (based on emissions levels) to set science-based targets by 2025 being sunset at end of calendar year in line with SBTi standards. FY2025 progress: 17.5% set targets, additional 42% committed. Will continue supplier engagement under net-zero plan.
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100% renewable electricity matched annually, with growing on-site solar Steelcase annually purchases renewable energy equivalent to 100% of global electricity consumption for direct operations, in every country where it operates. On-site solar is expanding at key manufacturing sites including Rosenheim, Germany and Stribro, Czech Republic. The Stribro plant became the first Steelcase manufacturing facility to achieve a 50% carbon reduction (vs FY2020) through efficiency + on-site solar + cleaner grid.
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Net zero by 2050 commitment announced In FY2025, Steelcase announced commitment to net-zero future by 2050, eliminating over 90% of carbon emissions across value chain by 2050 from FY2020 base year. SBTi validated the plan.
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Scope 3 reduction target: 28% by 2030 Reduce emissions from scope 3 fuel-related and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 28% by 2030 (FY2031). Already achieved 37% reduction from FY2020-FY2025.
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Reports alignment with SDGs 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Steelcase aligns reporting to UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (health), 4 (education), 5 (gender), 6 (water), 7 (clean energy), 8 (decent work), 10 (inequalities), 11 (sustainable cities), 12 (responsible consumption), 13 (climate action). UNGC signatory since 2009. 100% of FY2025 donations aligned to UN SDGs.
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CarbonNeutral product portfolio expanded to 12 lines Steelcase offers 12 CarbonNeutral certified product lines globally (Climate Impact Partners certification). Customers purchased 15,000+ CarbonNeutral products in FY2025, equivalent to 2,400 MTCO2e removed/avoided. ISO 14001 at all 19 manufacturing sites; ISO 50001 newly achieved at Sarrebourg, France.
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Refreshed Core Values + workforce inclusion programs Refreshed Core Values for first time in 20+ years; 12 Business Inclusion Groups active; pay equity at $0.99/$1.00; 98% Global Business Standards training completion; 81.5% of salaried employees observe Core Values in daily action.
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