Sustainability
As part of the Steelcase family, we create products that are good for people and good for the world. Our products and operations are designed around a commitment to reduce climate change, reinforced by sustainable practices across our value chain.
Approach
- Smith System® is committed to lowering greenhouse gases emitted in the creation of our products.
- We set 1.5 degree C-aligned targets, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
- We've established an internal carbon core team, including an executive oversight committee, to drive and
monitor progress toward the goals associated with our climate commitment. - We engage key suppliers to set their own science-based targets.
Goals
Achieve Absolute Reductions by 2030
Reduce absolute emissions from our own
operations by 50%.
Reduce emissions from waste generated in our
operations by 14%, equating to a 20% total tonnage reduction in waste globally.
Reduce emissions from business travel by 14%.
Maintain Carbon Neutrality
Continue purchasing renewable energy equivalent
to 100% of our own global electricity consumption.
Invest in carbon offset projects like reforestation to
maintain carbon neutrality for our direct operations.
Handle Water as a Precious Commodity
Through 2030, conduct water balance analyses for process water and consider water recycling options for plants located in water-stressed areas.
Through 2030, improve water use efficiency to reduce global water consumption in operations and continue to manage the quality of discharged wastewater.
Motivate Suppliers to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Partner with 80% of suppliers (by emissions) to set their own science-based targets by 2025.
100% Purchased
Renewable Energy
Steelcase purchased
renewable energy for global
electricity usage and verified
carbon offsets for global
fossil fuel usage to remain
carbon neutral in our direct
operations.
Educational Series for
Suppliers
Steelcase launched a six-part
series on greenhouse gas
accounting and reporting,
science-based target setting
and emissions reduction
initiatives to help set their
own science-based targets.
Emissions Reporting
Template
Created to provide
stepwise integration of
our efforts to catalyze
suppliers to reduce
greenhouse gas
emissions into our Global
supplier scorecard.