Steelcase Inc. — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
sustainability_report p.28
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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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.
sustainability_report p.43
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.
sustainability_report p.33
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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Steelcase finances carbon credit projects annually to maintain carbon neutrality for direct operations — 100% of Scope 1 emissions offset. Portfolio mixes durable removals (biochar project in India turning agricultural waste into soil amendment with multi-century carbon lock; carbon-storing concrete in North America) with nature-based and emissions-reduction credits (Michigan forest conservation, Kenya clean cooking, Bangladesh methane leak repair). Credits verified by Climate Impact Partners.
sustainability_report p.33
Products represent 81% of Steelcase's footprint. Doubled recycled content in top-selling Americas task chairs (Series 1, Leap), delivering ~35% embodied carbon reduction across the chair portfolio. Developed an embodied carbon calculator tool that generates real-time data on material trade-offs during design. Completed 83 LCAs/EPDs.
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Achieved 31% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions from FY2020 baseline by FY2025, ahead of forecast. Investments include higher-efficiency manufacturing equipment (Kentwood Wood Plant replaced 60+ machines with 25 energy-efficient ones, cutting energy use 10% = 1,658 MTCO2e), on-site solar (Rosenheim, Stribro), and process redesign.
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End-of-use services (Remake, Reuse & Recycle, Repair) keep products out of landfill. Achieved >95% landfill diversion rate across decommissioning engagements; diverted 2,180+ tons of FF&E from 1M+ sq ft of office space in FY2025. Capgemini Rennes returned ~1,000 task chairs for remake at ~1/3 the carbon footprint of new.
sustainability_report p.36
Replacing foam with paper-based packaging in Rosenheim (eliminating 700,000+ linear meters of foam) and Orangebox (Wales). Prototype paper-based wraps in Sarrebourg to replace plastic shrink/stretch films. Athens, Alabama reduced plastic use ~2,775 lbs/year via lighter-grade stretch film, eliminated 300+ wood crates/year. 8% reduction in plastic packaging spend FY2024 to FY2025.
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Engaging suppliers (largest share of Scope 3) to set their own SBTs. 17.5% of suppliers (by emissions) have set targets, 42% additional committed as of FY2025. 2025 Carbon Reduction Leaders include PPG (paint recycling), Kvadrat (circular textiles), Camira (Wool Circle textile-to-textile recycling), Milliken, Ultrafabrics, Pfleiderer and others.
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Conducted employee survey on travel behaviors to identify lower-carbon options. Young Professionals BIG ran a Carbon Challenge encouraging biking, carpooling, and public transit. Business travel is one of three Scope 3 categories under the 28%-by-2030 target (along with fuel/energy-related activities and waste in operations) — 37% reduction already achieved FY2020-FY2025.
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