Steelcase is recognized by its peers and third-party organizations around the world for our commitments to people and the planet. We're proud to be recognized as an excellent place to work.
2024 Featured Awards
MVAA Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer
Steelcase is proud to be awarded a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly employer distinction from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The MVAA recognizes employers with this honor for its ongoing commitment to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices.
EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, measures performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Our rating continues to improve each year and in 2024, we scored in the top 3% of all companies scored globally.
America’s Climate Leaders 2024
USA Today named Steelcase to this list for its commitment to and work in creating better futures for the planet. The ranking is specifically based on emissions intensity and a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases a company produces relative to its revenue.
The Civic 50
For the seventh year, Points of Light has recognized Steelcase as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States for its Better Futures Community which explores bold new approaches to equity, education and the environment.
Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes named Steelcase to this 2024 list as third in the Engineering + Manufacturing industry for its commitment to and prioritization of DEI practices.
Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024
Listed in the Consumer Goods industry, Steelcase was included in Newsweek’s annual roundup, based on three main public pillars of trust: customer trust, investor
Best Large Employers
Forbes named Steelcase to this 2024 list in the Engineering, Manufacturing industry, which is based on employee ratings of their employer and recommendation to others.
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024
Newsweek recognized Steelcase for its commitment to creating an equitable workplace. Metrics included compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on diversity.
CDP Discloser
For the first time in our CDP disclosure history, Steelcase has earned an A-, placing us in the leadership band of scoring. We are proud to be the first in our industry to achieve an A-range score for our commitment to transparency and adoption of processes designed to improve the wellbeing of the planet.
CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
For the fourth year in a row, Steelcase has been recognized as a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for working with our suppliers to cascade environmental action and climate commitments across our supply chain.
Newsweek Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
We’re recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek. This list acknowledges large and mid-sized companies for their commitment to recognizing and embracing diversity and taking measures to nurture inclusive work environments.
World’s Most Admired Company
For the 18th year, Steelcase has been named among the world’s leading brands on Fortune’s 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies list, ranking first within our industry for our work in the areas of social responsibility, innovation and global competitiveness.
2024 Campus Forward Award
Steelcase was honored as one of the Top 50 Midsize Early Career Programs by RippleMatch, recognizing Steelcase’s commitment to hiring and nurturing diverse early career talent. The organization’s hybrid recruitment strategy includes virtual and in-person events to engage with students nationwide.
VETS Indexes Employer Award
Steelcase has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
Corporate Equality Index Perfect Score
Our commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion has again been recognized in the 2023-2024 Human Right Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We’re proud to have been awarded the recognition of Equality 100, the highest possible score, in both the U.S. and Mexico.
2023 Featured Awards
The Civic 50
For the sixth time, Points of Light has recognized Steelcase as one of the 50 most civic-minded companies in America. Steelcase is also recognized as the Strategic Volunteering Award winner this year, for efforts to drive impact by engaging employees through volunteer initiatives.
World’s Most Admired Company
For the 17th year, Steelcase has been named among the world’s leading brands on Fortune’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies list for our work in the areas of social responsibility, innovation and global competitiveness.
EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, measures performance across environment, labor & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Our rating continues to increase year over year, and in 2023, we scored in the top 2% of large furniture manufacturers globally.
U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Award
We’re proud to be recognized with a 2023 Better Practice Award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants program for developing a systematic approach to improve scrap tracking, creating a step-by-step guide to reduce manufacturing scrap waste, increase efficiency and generate cost savings.
MVAA Silver-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer
Steelcase is proud to be awarded a Silver-Level Veteran-Friendly employer distinction from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). MVAA recognizes employers with this honor that commit to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices in their organizations.
CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
For the third year in a row, Steelcase has been recognized as a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for working with our suppliers to cascade environmental action and climate commitments across our supply chain.
2023 Michigan Battle of the Buildings
Steelcase’s Kentwood Plant was recognized as a winner of the 2023 Michigan Battle of the Buildings, the annual statewide energy reduction competition. The Kentwood Plant earned first place in the Manufacturing and Industrial category, achieving a 6% reduction in energy use intensity in 2023, thanks in part to a collection of energy efficiency projects. This is the third time a Steelcase facility has been awarded in the competition’s 10 years.
2022 Featured Awards
The Civic 50
A Points of Light initiative, the Civic 50 recognizes the 50 most civic-minded companies in the United States. Honorees are selected based on the four dimensions of the Civic 50 framework: investment, integration, institutionalization and impact.
German EcoDesign Award
In recognition of its innovative material manufacturing process, the Steelcase Flex Perch stool was awarded the German EcoDesign Award 2022 in the “Product” category, the highest state award for ecological design in Germany. Perch is the world’s first piece of furniture made with plastic from waste streams from electronics production.
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NBAA Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation
Steelcase was one of just five business aviation entities publicly announced in the first-ever cohort to receive this accreditation from the National Business Aviation Association. The program aims to advance a culture of sustainability across the business aviation community by recognizing business aviation entities for exceptional sustainability standards and guiding participants on a pathway to meaningful emissions reductions.
MVAA Silver-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer
Steelcase is proud to be awarded a Silver-Level Veteran-Friendly employer distinction from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). MVAA recognizes employers with this honor that commit to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices in their organizations.
Forbes Best Employer for Women
Steelcase is ranked 13th on the 2022 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women. At Steelcase we’re proud to foster a culture of belonging where woman can thrive. We strive to create diverse, equitable and inclusive environments that promote positive work-life fulfillment and growth.
CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
Steelcase is proud to be named among the top 8% of companies recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for 2021. We are working with our suppliers to cascade measurement and environmental action down our entire supply chain.
Corporate Equality Index Perfect Score
Steelcase again earned a perfect score of 100 points on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index, issued by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, designating us as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” in both the U.S. and Mexico.
World’s Most Admired Companies
For the 16th consecutive year, Steelcase has been named among the world’s leading brands on Fortune’s 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies list in the Home Equipment and Furnishings category.
2021 Featured Awards
Steelcase Earned 100 points on the Corporate Equality Index – January 2021
Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 points on the Corporate Equality Index, issued by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, designating Steelcase as one of the “Best Places to Work for LQBTQ Equality” in the U.S. The company has received this top score in seven of the past eight years.
Steelcase Awarded Bicycle Friendly Business Award – January 2021 (2021-2025)
Steelcase was honored as one of 15 Silver-level bicycle-friendly businesses by the League of American Bicyclists. Steelcase has been an award recipient since 2013.
Steelcase Named One of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies – January 2021
Fortune has recognized Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) as one of its 2020 World’s Most Admired Companies in the Home Equipment and Furnishings industry sector.
Businesses featured on the Most Admired List are rated by executives, directors, and analysts in their respective industries based on nine criteria – ranging from investment value and quality of management and products to social responsibility and ability to attract talent.
Steelcase Named to Forbes Americas Best Large Employers – February 2021
Steelcase was named to Forbes List of Americas Best Large Employers for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Steelcase was ranked 147 out of 500 companies recognized.
Steelcase named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader – February 2021
Companies’ emissions don’t end at the factory door. Supply chain engagement is crucial for building truly sustainable business models. Steelcase is proud to be among the top 7% recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP. By working with our suppliers to reduce their emissions, we’re sparking a cascade of climate action across the supply chain.
Steelcase Recognized by the Shaw sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Award – April 2021
Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) named Steelcase one of nine recipients of its 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program. This recognizes Steelcase’s ”effort and progress to support the wellbeing of people and the planet amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020.“
Steelcase Awarded 2021 Better Practice Award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program – May 2021
Steelcase was one of four recipients of the 2021 Better Practice awards from the U.S. Department of Energy. This award recognizes ”innovative and industry-leading accomplishments in implementing and promoting practices, principles, and procedures of energy management.”
Steelcase Earned the 2021 Civic 50 award – June 2021
A Points of Light Initiative, the Civic 50 recognizes the 50 most civic-minded companies in the United States. Honorees are selected based on the four dimensions of the Civic 50 framework: investment, integration, institutionalization and impact.
Steelcase Named Bronze-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by MVAA – September 2021
Steelcase is proud to be awarded a Bronze-Level Veteran-Friendly employer distinction from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). MVAA recognizes employers with this honor that commit to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices in their organizations.
2020
- Steelcase named a World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune for 2020, in the Home Equipment and Furnishings industry sector
- Steelcase earned 100 points on the Corporate Equality Index issued by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Steelcase was recognized as one of Newsweek’s 2020 Most Responsible Companies in America
- Steelcase earned the 2020 Civic 50 Award
- Steelcase admitted to the Global Challenges Index (GCX). The admission to the index recognizes Steelcase’s deep commitment to social and ecological sustainability.
- Steelcase named one of Wall Street Journal’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies – October 2020
2019
- Steelcase named a World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune for 2019, earning first rank in the Home Equipment and Furnishings industry sector
- Steelcase was recognized by Women’s Forum of New York’s Breakfast of Corporate Champions for women holding over 30% of our board seats
2018
- Steelcase was included in the 2018 World’s Most Admired Companies list by Fortune, earning third rank in the Home Equipment and Furnishings industry sector
- Steelcase was a multinational finalist in the 2018 Circulars Awards, an initiative of the World Economic Forum recognizing companies leading the way to a circular economy
- Steelcase was recognized as a Winning “W” Company by 2020 Women on Boards, a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on U.S. company boards to 20 percent or greater by the year 2020, for the seventh year in a row
- Steelcase earned a perfect 100 score in all categories on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index, the fourth consecutive year
- Steelcase held a top 30 position as one of the largest 100% Green Power Users in the U.S., according to the EPA’s Green Power Partnership
- Steelcase was recognized by the Pratt Institute at Legends 2018, an annual event honoring creative icons whose works have helped shape the cultural landscape
2017
- Steelcase received a Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
- Steelcase was recognized by 2O2O Women on Boards as a 2016 Winning ‘W’ Company for the sixth consecutive year
- Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Steelcase received a silver Bicycle Friendly Business award, from the League of American Bicyclists (2017 – 2021)
- Steelcase was named a 2017 Analytics 50 honoree, a national recognition honoring organizations using analytics to solve business challenges, from Drexel University’s LeBow College of business
2016
- Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Steelcase was included in the 2016 World’s Most Admired Companies list by Fortune
- Steelcase earned 2016 Civic 50, honored by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America
- Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids Collaborative Partner Award for Steelcase’s assistance in the creation of Goodwill’s new Workforce Development office
- 2016 Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies in Michigan, honored by the Michigan Business & Professional Association
- Steelcase listed #34 in the Top 50 Companies Most Admired for HR for executive magazine, people management, innovation and management quality; an award by HR Executive Magazine
2015
- Steelcase named to Fortune Magazine’s Worlds Most Admired Companies
- Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
2014
- Steelcase named to Fortune Magazine’s Worlds Most Admired Companies
- The company received a perfect score of 100 in the 2014 Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees from the Human Rights
- The Michigan Business & Professional Association named Steelcase among the Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies in Michigan for the fourth year in a row.
- Best of Neocon Editor’s choice : Susan Cain Quiet Spaces by Steelcase, and #Sewell from Designtex
- Best of Neocon Silver : Soto II and LessThanFive Chair
- Steelcase’s director of global environmental sustainability, Angela Nahikian, was named to GB&D Magazine’s Most Powerful Women in Sustainability honorable mention
- The U.S. EPA awarded Steelcase a Green Power Leadership Award, which recognizes the leading actions of organizations that significantly advance the development of green power
2013
- Steelcase was recognized by the US EPA Green Power Partnership (we were a founding member) for our purchase of Renewable Energy Credits equal to 100% of our global electricity
- Worklife Center in Toronto was LEED certified by the Canadian Green Building Council
- Steelcase Innovation Center was just awarded LEED Platinum certification under the Commercial Interiors Standard and achieved the highest point total awarded to date for a project in
2012
- Named to the 101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies list, presented by Corp! Magazine. The award celebrates Michigan-based organizations that are working to advance sustainable business practices.
- Recognized as a Michigan Green Leader for Sustainability by the Detroit Free Press. Steelcase received this award for the second consecutive year.
- Climate Counts, an organization dedicated to fighting global warming, ranks Steelcase as industry leader in combating climate.
2011
- Recognized as a Michigan Green Leader for Sustainability and Environmental Innovation by the Detroit Free Press. Steelcase was among 16 Michigan businesses honored for moving the state forward in innovation, sustainable development and conservation
- Recipient of the S. General Services Administration Evergreen Award. Steelcase is the only company to receive the Evergreen Award for furniture twice – once in 2000 and again for 2010
- Steelcase cobi chair receives BIFMA Level 3 Certification, the highest level of achievement possible in the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) e3 certification
- International Furnishings and Design Association recognizes Steelcase for Sustainable Leadership. Steelcase was among seven Circle of Excellence award recipients including The Alpha Workshops, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Benjamin Moore, Interior Design magazine and Charles Pavarini III Design Associates.
- Steelcase surface materials honored at the Crystal Alpha Award Gala for its integration of the alphaPOLLACK Collection into its Select Surfaces offering. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection benefits the Alpha Workshop, an not-for-profit organization, that provides a place for people living with HIV/AIDS to learn or retool their skills in decorative arts
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery has awarded Steelcase the WasteWise Gold Achievement Award for Product Stewardship
- Top 10 organizations honored by the American Society for Training and Development’s BEST awards
2010
- Green Achievement Award from the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards, hosted by its New York chapter
- Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) Silver Award for Manufacturer of the Year at NeoCon 2010
- Chicago Athenaeum of Architecture and Design has awarded several of its products with a Good Design® award. Products awarded were Elective Elements 6 New Solutions, Campfire Big Lamp, QiVi, Denizen, Emu Ivy and Emu
2008
- 2008 WasteWise Large Business Partner of the Year from WasteWise, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that helps U.S. organizations reduce municipal solid waste
2006
- Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR)
- Modernism Design Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Brooklyn Museum