{"id":743576,"date":"2022-06-20T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T18:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/?p=743576"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T04:59:33","slug":"meet-our-first-carbon-neutral-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/research\/articles\/topics\/people-planet\/meet-our-first-carbon-neutral-product\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our First Carbon Neutral Product"},"content":{"rendered":"

The growing climate crisis is an immediate threat to billions of people and businesses around the world. According to the UN\u2019s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change<\/a>, \u201cAny further delay in concerted action\u2026will miss a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other words, we all have to join forces to act now, and Steelcase believes business can be a force for good. We\u2019re carbon neutral now and working toward science-based targets to reduce our absolute emissions 50% by 2030. And we\u2019re actively helping other companies achieve their own climate commitments.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019re introducing the new Steelcase Series 1 with CarbonNeutral\u00ae product certification. It\u2019s the first entry into our carbon neutral portfolio and gives companies more options to reduce their carbon footprint. We started our carbon neutral product portfolio with Series 1 because it\u2019s one of our most popular and accessible task chairs and features a range of options and surface materials. While we work to drive down absolute environmental impacts in our own processes and those of our supply chain, products like this one allow us to offer organizations and individuals a chance right now to have a positive impact on the Earth.<\/p>\n

Steelcase Series 1 with CarbonNeutral product certification includes the same design, ergonomics and quality engineered in the existing Steelcase Series 1 task chair with the added benefit of having its carbon footprint offset for organizations seeking more environmentally-friendly options. Carbon emissions are measured, calculated and verified by a third party across every stage of the chair\u2019s life cycle \u2013 offsetting 100% of emissions through projects like forest management, renewable energy, cleaner cooking and electric transportation. These projects \u2013 supported by Steelcase through a partnership with Climate Impact Partners \u2013 help remove and avoid pollution in environments around the world.<\/p>\n

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Steelcase Series 1 with CarbonNeutral product certification allows customers to offset the carbon footprint of their chair and work toward Scope 3 emissions commitments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

THE NEED TO BE NEUTRAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

The impetus for businesses to be more environmentally conscious and attain carbon neutrality is growing. Commercial industry accounts for almost a quarter of all global pollution, meaning companies can make a significant impact if they ensure their facilities, manufacturing, supply chains and other processes are engaged in low-carbon streams whenever possible. Climate Impact Partners<\/a> reports:<\/p>\n