As designers and makers of products, we are acutely aware that our work has an impact on the planet and are taking science-based actions to help build a more sustainable future.
Our choices focus on three significant areas of impact:
Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
We are working toward a net-zero future, meeting more ambitious climate goals at a greater global scale than anyone in our industry.
Design for Circularity
We implement reuse, repair, recycling and remanufacturing strategies across our product design and delivery process.
CHOOSE + USE MATERIALS RESPONSIBLY
We source and select materials that are healthier for people and the planet and manage resources such as water and energy wisely.
Designing for Product Sustainability
As designers and makers of products, we are acutely aware that our work has an impact on the planet and are taking science-based actions to help build a more sustainable future.
See how Steelcase designs products for sustainability.
Products for a Better Planet
Steelcase Karman
A lighter impact on the planet, Steelcase Karman uses less materials and the least number of components necessary. Weighing only 13 kilograms, it’s one of the lightest work chairs in the industry.
Think
Designed with fewer parts for quick and easy disassembly, Think can be taken apart in just five minutes for recycling.
Steelcase Flex Perch
Steelcase Flex Perch is the first furniture product to use a sustainable innovation called CcyclingR that transforms recycled content from electronics production waste into a like-new raw material, which is also 100% recyclable.
Divisio Acoustic Screen
Divisio Acoustic Screens feature easy to clean, hand-sewn fabric, recyclable PET infill, and a glue-free zipper design that makes them easy to disassemble.
Steelcase Flex Active Frames
Steelcase Flex Active Frames offer a modular design for effortless reconfiguration, reducing waste by reusing structures and components.
Migration SE
The Migration SE height-adjustable desk is lighter than most other desks available, without sacrificing durability. Supporting a broad range of applications, its modular kit of parts provide flexibility for update and reuse possibilities.
Gabriel Loop
Gabriel’s Renewed + Beyond Loop fabric is created from a blend of recycled textile waste and post-consumer recycled polyester that is 100% recyclable. Closed-loop recycling creates potential for multi-generational use of the fabric, while still maintaining a high quality design.
To reduce scrap waste, Steelcase has projected to send up to 17 tons of carefully sorted material waste every year from our Sarrebourg plant, contributing to this revolutionary textile-to-textile recycling program.
Flex Kiosk
Designed to have a lighter impact on the planet, Flex Kiosk was made with minimal material utilization. With reduced thickness of the tubing system and a simplified design, the product’s weight is less than 40kg, resulting in lower carbon emissions.
OBELOS®
Obelos was designed for circularity with double-sided tops that can be flipped upside down and reused to give the tables new life.
Steelcase Flex Acoustic Boundary
Steelcase Flex Acoustic Boundary offers lightweight portability and end-of-life recyclability. Assembled with cardboard, PET cover and a zipper, it is easy to configure and disassemble. Its simple and flat packaging allows for efficient shipping.
Steelcase Work Tents
Steelcase Work Tents reduce transport emissions through compact packaging and efficient stacking. Crafted for longevity, every part is easily disassembled, from the aluminum poles to the fabric and connectors. Even style changes are eco-friendly – replace fabric separately and reuse the structure, reflecting our commitment to a more sustainable future.
B-Free
The B-Free Cube is made from locally supplied wood from PEFC controlled sources. It uses a non-added formaldehyde (NAF) resin, resulting in extremely low formaldehyde levels, making it a safe and environmentally conscious choice for all spaces.
Volum Art Recycling Station
The Volum Art Recycling Station features uniquely shaped, interchangeable inserts with icons that provide clear direction for disposal and recycling. Its replaceable top is available in multiple surface materials: paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, and recycled waste.
Viccarbe Funda
The Funda collection is made to last — designed with metal structures and a replaceable upholstered seat to extend their lifecycle indefinitely. Both Funda’s metal and fabric can be recycled independently.
Orangebox Campers&Dens
Designed for circularity, Orangebox Campers&Dens are reusable, easily relocatable pods that are thoughtfully crafted without gluing or stapling.
Bolia Seed
Made from 85% recycled plastic and FSC®-certified wood, the Seed Armchair combines modern style with sustainability.
Orangebox Do Better
The Orangebox Do Better task chair is made with 58% recycled materials and 98% of the overall chair is recyclable.
Carbon Neutral Collection
CarbonNeutral® product Certification Supports
RENEWABLE ENERGY
This project advances innovation, infrastructure and the adoption of clean, affordable energy around the world.
GRASSLAND RESTORATION
The project restores 160,000 hectares of degraded grasslands in the Yangtze plateau by seeding three native grass species. It enhances biodiversity in a Key Biodiversity Area, home to endangered species like the steppe eagle, saker falcon, and alpine musk deer.
EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES
Makes cleaner, locally manufactured cookstoves for families in rural Kenya.
ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION
Supports electric rail systems that reduce emissions and provide safe, efficient, cost-effective transportation in India with significant population and pollution-related deaths.
