2008 

Environmental Awards and Recognitions in 2008 

PEFC Certification:

Steelcase Spanish plant receives the PEFC certification for its chain of custody for wooden products. All European plants are now fully certified PEFC.

FISP Certification

Steelcase has been awarded a British FISP certificate (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme) in acknowledgment of its pioneering “Life Cycle Thinking” approach and sustainable manufacturing ethos. The body tackles matters including sustainability and environmental management. Certificates are awarded to manufacturers following an extensive audit and recognise superior sustainable business practice.

100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics:

Allan Smith, Steelcase Vice President of Marketing and R&D, was ranked 79th in the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics listing by Ethisphere Magazine, a global publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit.  Under Allan’s environmental leadership, Steelase has brought to market the most Cradle-to-CradleSM certified products in any industry, has become virtually VOC-free in manufacturing processes, and has set the goal of eliminating the use of PVC by 2012.