GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Steelcase was awarded a Gold rating from EcoVadis for the third consecutive year for its industry-leading commitments to the wellbeing of people and the planet.

The company earned 100 percent on the EcoVadis environmental scorecard and continues to be ranked in the top two percent of companies in the global furniture manufacturing industry.

EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, which are awarded based on the four themes of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Steelcase is recognized especially for its sustainability achievements, including its progress toward its ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030. The company's targets are validated by the independent Science-Based Targets initiative, the leading authority that evaluates how much and how quickly organizations need to reduce emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change. Steelcase also received scores well above industry averages in all four themes, which led to the gold rating.

"This positive feedback from EcoVadis inspires us as we continue to work on reaching our 2030 reduction targets and accomplish more for the wellbeing of people and the planet,” said Kim Dabbs, Steelcase vice president of ESG and social innovation. “We're making great strides as we begin to invest in onsite renewable energy, engage our global supply chain to set equally ambitious carbon reduction targets, while also helping communities thrive through our Better Futures Community and fostering inclusion through the development of more accessible and equitable workplaces.”

Steelcase, which ranks #5 on the FDMC 300 ranking of top North American wood products companies, makes products and operations designed around a commitment to reduce climate change, reinforced by sustainable practices across its value chain. The organization is a recognized leader in supply chain engagement and is listed on the 2023 CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard and received the Better Practice award in 2021 and 2023 from the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings program. The organization also continues to lead the contract office furniture industry with the most BIFMA LEVEL-certified products, which certifies products to the highest standards for sustainable design.