Environmental Awards and Recognitions 2006
Steelcase UK joins eco-friendly forces with the charity Green-Works
Steelcase has formed a partnership in the UK Green-Works, the not-for-profit social enterprise which provides redundant office furniture for re-use by schools, charities and community organisations. By re-distributing intact pieces of furniture and remodelling damaged or worn items at their in-house joinery, Green-Works pursues a zero landfill policy and they will collect redundant furniture from Stelcase's customers.
C2C Product Certification:
The Steelcase Leap ® chair receives McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry's (MBDC) new Cradle-to-Cradle™ Product Certification. This silver-level certification recognizes the Leap chair for its implementation of ecologically intelligent materials and cradle-to-cradle product design. (The Steelcase Think ® chair was the first ever, in 2005, to receive MBDC’s Cradle to Cradle Certification for an office furniture product)
US specific awards and initiatives:
Steelcase Joins EPA’s Climate Leaders Program
By participating in this US voluntary industry-government partnership aimed at developing long-term, comprehensive corporate climate change strategies, Steelcase has pledged to continue reducing its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Riverkeeper Annual Benefit Honors Steelcase
Steelcase was recognized for its efforts to preserve the environment and the US country's waterways. Steelcase was the only company honored at the event this year.
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Corporate Donor of the Year Award
Steelcase recognized for project participation, volunteer effort, financial and materials support for Habitat projects, including making factory space available to build frames for housing in New Orleans, US.