Sustainability is a criterion throughout our development process, from the selection of materials and partners along the supply chain to our production and logistics—all with the achievement of third-party certifications. Through our rigorous research, design, engineering, testing and certifying, we can develop higher-performing, responsible furnishings that are built to last, so that they’re longer in use and kept out of the landfill.

To create enduring designs that take less from the environment and add more to our wellbeing — that’s how we help make the new life of work better.

And this is how we get there.

As part of Steelcase Inc. and its commitment to sustainability, Coalesse-branded products adhere to compliance and sustainability standards and have contributed to all Steelcase sustainability accomplishments in the past decade, including:

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

• We are carbon neutral now and are committed to a net-zero future in which we eliminate over 90% of our carbon emissions by 2050. We already are on track to reduce emissions 50% in our operations by 2030.
• We invest in renewable energy, equivalent to 100% of our global electricity use.
• We have earned an industry leading score of an A- from CDP and have earned a spot on the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard, maintaining an A score for three consecutive years.
• We are ISO 14001:2015 registered in 100% of our facilities, improving our environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.

Choosing + Using Materials Responsibly

• Nearly all Coalesse products have achieved indoor air quality (IAQ) certification through Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage™ Gold.
• Most products are BIFMA LEVEL ® certified, which evaluates both company and product for attributes spanning environment, social and governance topics.
• We continue to pursue expanding our product offering to have Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Declare Red List Approved labels for ingredient disclosure, through the International Living Future Institute.
• The LessThanFive® stool is an example of designing with the less: it weighs under five pounds and is incredibly strong. Coalesse launched LessThanFive seating in 2016 — a first of its kind using lightweight carbon fiber in workplace furniture Designed without any excess, the chair’s one-piece construction minimizes the need for spare parts and reduces the amount of fuel used for transport.
• Environmental product declarations, certifications and other product sustainability data are publicly disclosed for a majority of Coalesse product lines on Ecomedes and Origin

Designing for Circularity

offers our customers ways to reuse, repair, remake and recycle our products at end-of-life. These end-of-use services empower our customers to meet their sustainability goals, reduce our own carbon footprint and keep furniture out of landfills.

All statements and goals stated apply to Coalesse branded products only. For sustainability information on EMU, Carl Hansen & Son, and Viccarbe Imports product, please refer to them directly.