- Worker strain (chronic musculoskeletal injuries, sprains) as the main cause of workplace accidents.
- Climate change risks affecting manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain.
Knoll, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Knoll, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 154.1K mt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 19.6K mt CO2e; Scope 2: 135.5K mt CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
154.1K mt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2019
Renewable Energy
100% (RECs for US sites in 2019, North American sites in 2020)
of total energy
Water Usage
105.0K m3
2019
Waste
16.8K mt
2019
Energy Use
53.2K MWh
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 19.6K mt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 135.5K mt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 154.1K mt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2016 | 234 mT CO2e/MUSD |
| 2015 | 200.0K mT CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emission intensity by nearly 5% compared to 2018.
- Reduced electricity intensity by more than 5% compared to 2018.
- Reduced waste intensity by nearly 24% compared to 2018.
- Reduced water intensity by 14% in 2019 compared to 2018.
- 100% of KnollStudio products and approximately 80% of Knoll Office products were certified to at least one sustainability-based third-party certification.
- 517 metric tons of waste diverted from landfill through the Full Circle program in 2019.
- 439 metric tons of avoided GHG emissions from landfill.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Expand EMS and audit scope to include new sustainability processes and product life cycle information.
- Develop a Preventive Maintenance program within our EMS.
📅 Medium-term
- Complete assessment with top 75% spend suppliers for Knoll Office by end of October 2020.
- Obtain formal acknowledgment of Supplier Guidelines from top 75% spend suppliers.
- Expand Supplier Guidelines review across all of Knoll’s businesses.
- Expand Clean Air certification to achieve 100% certification in Knoll Office products.
🔭 Long-term
- Evaluate long-term emission reduction goals and benchmarks.
- Adopt a life cycle approach and “circular economy” focus to minimize waste; evaluate net zero waste-to-landfill commitment.
- Continue to explore opportunities to advance use of sustainable materials in our products.
- Focus on Muuto joining Knoll FSC® certificate in 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance