MillerKnoll Unveils New Sustainability Strategy and Issues 2024 Better World Report
MillerKnoll has announced a new sustainability strategy and released its 2024 Better World Report, focusing on three key areas: Carbon, Materials, and Circularity. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, alongside goals for sustainable materials usage and zero waste production.
The strategy includes several short-term objectives, such as eliminating PFAS in North America by FY2025 and globally by FY2027, transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by FY2026, and diverting 10 million pounds of furniture waste from landfills by FY2027.
Key initiatives include sustainable materials adoption, energy and waste reduction, smart packaging and logistics optimization using AI, supply chain collaboration, and a global take-back program. By FY2030, MillerKnoll targets a 25% reduction in carbon footprint for top 100 products, 75% recycled content in top textiles, and elimination of single-use plastic packaging at manufacturing sites.
MillerKnoll ha annunciato una nuova strategia di sostenibilità e ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto sul Mondo Migliore 2024, concentrandosi su tre aree chiave: Carbonio, Materiali e Circularità. L'azienda mira a raggiungere emissioni di carbonio nette zero entro il 2050, insieme a obiettivi per l'uso di materiali sostenibili e produzione di rifiuti zero.
La strategia include diversi obiettivi a breve termine, come l'eliminazione dei PFAS in Nord America entro l'anno fiscale 2025 e a livello globale entro l'anno fiscale 2027, il passaggio a elettricità 100% rinnovabile entro l'anno fiscale 2026 e il recupero di 10 milioni di libbre di rifiuti di mobili dalle discariche entro l'anno fiscale 2027.
Le iniziative chiave includono l'adozione di materiali sostenibili, la riduzione di energia e rifiuti, l'ottimizzazione dell'imballaggio e della logistica tramite l'AI, la collaborazione nella catena di fornitura e un programma globale di riutilizzo. Entro l'anno fiscale 2030, MillerKnoll mira a ridurre del 25% l'impronta di carbonio per i primi 100 prodotti, il 75% di contenuto riciclato nei principali tessuti e l'eliminazione dell'imballaggio in plastica monouso nei siti di produzione.
MillerKnoll ha anunciado una nueva estrategia de sostenibilidad y ha publicado su Informe sobre un Mundo Mejor 2024, centrándose en tres áreas clave: Carbono, Materiales y Circulación. La empresa tiene como objetivo alcanzar emisiones netas de carbono cero para 2050, junto con metas para el uso de materiales sostenibles y producción de residuos cero.
La estrategia incluye varios objetivos a corto plazo, como la eliminación de PFAS en América del Norte para el año fiscal 2025 y en todo el mundo para el año fiscal 2027, la transición a electricidad 100% renovable para el año fiscal 2026 y desviar 10 millones de libras de desechos de muebles de los vertederos para el año fiscal 2027.
Las iniciativas clave incluyen la adopción de materiales sostenibles, la reducción de energía y residuos, la optimización del embalaje y la logística utilizando IA, la colaboración en la cadena de suministro y un programa global de recolección. Para el año fiscal 2030, MillerKnoll tiene como objetivo una reducción del 25% en la huella de carbono de los 100 mejores productos, un 75% de contenido reciclado en los principales textiles y la eliminación del embalaje de plástico de un solo uso en los sitios de fabricación.
MillerKnoll는 새로운 지속 가능성 전략을 발표하고 2024년 더 나은 세상 보고서를 공개했습니다. 이 보고서는 탄소, 재료 및 순환성의 세 가지 주요 영역에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 회사는 2050년까지 탄소 배출량을 넷 제로로 줄이는 것을 목표로 하며, 지속 가능한 재료 사용과 제로 폐기물 생산을 위한 목표도 설정하고 있습니다.
전략에는 FY2025년까지 북미에서 PFAS를 제거하고 FY2027년까지 전 세계적으로 제거하는 등의 단기 목표가 포함되어 있습니다. FY2026년까지 100% 재생 가능 전기로 전환하고 FY2027년까지 1,000만 파운드의 가구 폐기물을 매립지에서 분리하는 것도 목표 중 하나입니다.
핵심 이니셔티브에는 지속 가능한 재료 채택, 에너지 및 폐기물 감소, AI를 활용한 스마트 포장 및 물류 최적화, 공급망 협업 및 글로벌 리테이크 프로그램이 포함됩니다. FY2030년까지 MillerKnoll은 상위 100개 제품의 탄소 발자국을 25% 줄이고, 주요 섬유에서 75% 재활용 콘텐츠를 확보하며, 제조 현장에서 일회용 플라스틱 포장을 제거하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
MillerKnoll a annoncé une nouvelle stratégie de durabilité et a publié son Rapport sur un Monde Meilleur 2024, en se concentrant sur trois domaines clés : le Carbone, les Matériaux et la Circularité. L'entreprise vise à atteindre des émissions de carbone nettes nulles d'ici 2050, ainsi que des objectifs d'utilisation de matériaux durables et de production sans déchets.
La stratégie comprend plusieurs objectifs à court terme, tels que l'élimination des PFAS en Amérique du Nord d'ici l'exercice fiscal 2025 et à l'échelle mondiale d'ici l'exercice fiscal 2027, le passage à une électricité 100% renouvelable d'ici l'exercice fiscal 2026, et la déviation de 10 millions de livres de déchets de meubles des décharges d'ici l'exercice fiscal 2027.
Les initiatives clés comprennent l'adoption de matériaux durables, la réduction de l'énergie et des déchets, l'optimisation des emballages et de la logistique à l'aide de l'IA, la collaboration dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement et un programme mondial de reprise. D'ici l'exercice fiscal 2030, MillerKnoll vise une réduction de 25% de son empreinte carbone pour les 100 meilleurs produits, 75% de contenu recyclé dans les textiles principaux et l'élimination des emballages en plastique à usage unique sur les sites de production.
MillerKnoll hat eine neue Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie angekündigt und den Bericht über eine bessere Welt für 2024 veröffentlicht, der sich auf drei zentrale Bereiche konzentriert: Kohlenstoff, Materialien und Kreislaufwirtschaft. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, bis 2050 netto null Kohlenstoffemissionen zu erreichen, sowie Ziele für den Einsatz nachhaltiger Materialien und die Nullabfallproduktion.
Die Strategie umfasst mehrere kurzfristige Ziele, wie die Beseitigung von PFAS in Nordamerika bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2025 und weltweit bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2027, die Umstellung auf 100% erneuerbare Elektrizität bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2026 und die Ablenkung von 10 Millionen Pfund Möbelabfall von Deponien bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2027.
Zu den wichtigsten Initiativen gehören die Einführung nachhaltiger Materialien, die Reduzierung von Energie und Abfall, die intelligente Verpackungs- und Logistikoptimierung mittels KI, die Zusammenarbeit in der Lieferkette und ein globales Rücknahmeprogramm. Bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2030 strebt MillerKnoll eine Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks um 25% für die 100 besten Produkte, 75% Recyclinganteil in den wichtigsten Textilien und die Beseitigung von Einwegplastikverpackungen an den Produktionsstandorten an.
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Centered on Carbon, Materials, and Circularity, Strategy Aims for Net-Zero by 2050
"Climate change is an urgent, global challenge, and at MillerKnoll, we are taking bold steps to drive change," said Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll. "Our associates are working with our partners, suppliers, and customers to further improve the sustainability of our processes, products, and the spaces we design. These new goals build upon our history of environmental stewardship and represent an ongoing commitment to design for the good of humankind."
Driven by the mission to design and make the world's best products in the most sustainable way, MillerKnoll's sustainability strategy focuses on three key areas:
- Carbon: Design the lowest carbon footprint products and commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.1
- Materials: Use sustainable,
100% bio-based or recycled materials by 2050. - Circularity: Create timeless, durable products with zero waste by 2050.
"We aim to transform how we design, manufacture, deliver, and maintain furnishings. It starts the moment a design is conceived and continues even after a product has reached the end of its life," said Sean McDowell, SVP of Innovation and Sustainability at MillerKnoll. "Our refined sustainability strategy establishes clear short- and long-term goals to drive meaningful improvements in carbon, materials, and circularity across every stage of our product journey to drive lasting change."
Commitment to Net-Zero by 2050
MillerKnoll recognizes every decision has an impact on the planet—from the materials selected to the energy consumed to the logistics that bring products to market. Every step in the process contributes to the company's carbon footprint. That's why MillerKnoll is committed to reducing carbon emissions and focused on achieving net-zero by 2050. Through innovation, dedication, and data-driven decisions, its teams are continuously improving the product creation process.
Key Initiatives to Achieve Net-Zero
- Sustainable Materials and Safe Chemistry: Prioritize natural, low-carbon, and recycled materials and ensure that its products are safe for people and the environment.
- Energy & Waste Reduction: Commit to using renewable energy and minimizing waste and water use across manufacturing processes.
- Smart Packaging and Logistics: Continue to reduce usage of single-use plastic packaging, including polystyrene and bubble wrap. Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize routing and load efficiency and transition fleet to use more biofuel and electric energy, further reducing emissions from transportation.
- Supply Chain Collaboration: Engage Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to reduce waste and drive efficiency.
- Global Take-Back Program: Reclaim and responsibly resell, restore, refurbish, or recycle its furniture, no matter its condition.
To demonstrate tangible progress against this new strategy, the company has set the following short-term goals:
- Eliminate added per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") in
North America by FY2025 and globally by FY2027. - Transition to
100% renewable electricity by FY2026. - Develop specific action plans for top 5 commodities to increase material utilization and efficiency by FY2026.
- Establish logistics carbon baselines and set reduction goals by FY2026.
- Increase furniture waste diverted from landfills to 10 million pounds (approximately 4.5 million kg) by FY2027.
- Establish carbon baselines and set reduction goals for its top 25 suppliers by FY2027.
- Publish the carbon footprint for the company's top 100 products each year and new products by FY2028.
- Achieve a
25% reduction in the carbon footprint of top 100 products by FY2030. - Exceed
75% recycled content in top 100 textiles by FY2030. - Achieve
90% sustainably harvested, ethically sourced natural materials by FY2030. - Achieve zero landfill for top 5 manufacturing sites by FY2030.
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging for MillerKnoll manufacturing sites by FY2030.
For more information on MillerKnoll's commitment to sustainability and its new sustainability goals, visit millerknoll.com/environmental-social-impact/sustainability.
About the 2024 Better World Report
The 2024 MillerKnoll Better World Report tracks the company's FY2022, FY2023 and FY2024 performance related to key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Sustainability highlights from the report include:
- Energy Reduction: Approximately
75% of electricity currently comes from renewable sources. - Waste Reduction: Reduced total waste within MillerKnoll's global facilities by approximately
50% since FY2022. - Smart Packaging: Reduced use of single-use plastic packaging—including polystyrene and bubble wrap—by
52% since 2020. - Sustainable Materials: Used innovative materials like bamboo-based upholstery, eelgrass and biomass-balanced foam.
The complete Better World Report can be viewed at millerknoll.com/environmental-social-impact.
About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. The MillerKnoll brand portfolio includes Herman Miller, Knoll, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. MillerKnoll is an unparalleled platform that redefines modern for the 21st century by building a more sustainable, equitable and beautiful future for all.
1 MillerKnoll's net-zero commitment is subject to factors that are partly outside its control, including its value chain's ability to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions (and therefore MillerKnoll's Scope 3 emissions) by 2050. In light of this, MillerKnoll is committed to achieving net-zero by 2050 and will continue to engage with stakeholders across its value chain to support them in their efforts to become net-zero by 2050.
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