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Steelcase Introduces More Than 40 New Products For New Employee Needs In The Office

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Wednesday, 10 March 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Steelcase today announces the introduction of over 40 products designed to meet the emerging needs and expectations of workers based on new global research. The pandemic has reshaped what people need and expect in the office, according to studies the company conducted in 10 countries, which engaged over 32,000 people in multiple studies. Synthesizing these studies uncovered new overarching needs that will drive macro shifts in the overall work experience and lead to new ways of planning and designing offices. The research also finds 95% of organizations plan to return to the office, most exploring hybrid work experiences and embracing new ways of working after employees reported drops in productivity, engagement and innovation while working from home. Steelcase designers crafted a new collection of product solutions designed to address employee needs that were amplified by or emerged during the pandemic.

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Net zero Steelcase announces goal to be carbon negative by 2030

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Sunday, 21 February 2021

After achieving carbon neutrality across its operations, Steelcase is now targeting new goals to be carbon negative by 2030.

Motivated by the urgency of climate change, Steelcase expanded upon its existing renewable energy commitments with the purchase of carbon offsets. In 2020, Steelcase achieved a reduction of more than 30 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions over the previous ten years. While the carbon neutral (net zero) target has been achieved by removing as much carbon as it emits, the company is now taking its commitment further with a goal to become carbon negative by 2030, which it plans to accomplish by reducing emissions across its operations with targets in line with climate science.

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Steelcase CEO Is Taking A Bet On Return Of Work Force (Radio)

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Friday, 29 January 2021

Jim Keane, CEO of Steelcase, a leading manufacturer of furniture for offices, hospitals and classrooms, on why he’s taking a bet on the return to work force. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn.

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Steelcase Foundation Appoints Daniel Williams as New President

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Tuesday, 26 January 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steelcase Foundation today announced Daniel Williams, EdD will serve as its next president. Williams will officially start in his new role effective February 22, 2021. He most recently served as the President and CEO of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT).

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Healthcare Furniture Market Is Booming Worldwide : Steelcase, Knoll, MedViron

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Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Edison, NJ — (SBWIRE) — 01/19/2021 — Latest Report Available at Advance Market Analytics, “Healthcare Furniture Market” provides pin-point analysis for changing competitive dynamics and a forward looking perspective on different factors driving or restraining industry growth.

The global Healthcare Furniture market focuses on encompassing major statistical evidence for the Healthcare Furniture industry as it offers our readers a value addition on guiding them in encountering the obstacles surrounding the market. A comprehensive addition of several factors such as global distribution, manufacturers, market size, and market factors that affect the global contributions are reported in the study. In addition the Healthcare Furniture study also shifts its attention with an in-depth competitive landscape, defined growth opportunities, market share coupled with product type and applications, key companies responsible for the production, and utilized strategies are also marked.

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Steelcase Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

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Wednesday, 06 January 2021

Steelcase recognized among top 400 U.S. companies for giving to communities in which they operate

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) has been named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s “Most Responsible Companies” for positive efforts in environmental stewardship, social impact and corporate governance. This is the second year Steelcase has received national recognition on Newsweek’s list, which started in 2020.

“We’re delighted to be recognized for the work we’ve done and progress we continue to make through our environmental, social and governance efforts,” said Jim Keane, President and CEO of Steelcase. “We use our business as a force for good, and this designation reflects our commitment.”

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Steelcase CEO gives thoughts on workplace

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Thursday, 24 September, 2020

In yesterday’s quarterly earnings conference call, Steelcase CEO Jim Keane provided some useful insights into how his company is thinking about the evolution of the workplace and the prospects of an economic recovery.

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What the post-coronavirus workplace might look like

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Thursday, 24 September, 2020

What will the post-Covid workplace look like? Steelcase is one of the largest manufacturers of office furniture — desks, chairs, storage products and office pods — and they have a lot of ideas.

They are partnering with MIT to better understand how air circulates in an office environment.

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Hundreds of Steelcase workers affected by cost-cutting measures

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Tuesday, 01 Sep, 2020

GRAND RAPIDS — Reduced demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant workforce reduction at Steelcase Inc.

The Grand Rapids – based furniture maker  announced measures Tuesday  to reduce the cost structure for the company’s corporation functions and Americas segment.

A combination of  early retirements  and both voluntary  and involuntary  separations shed the company of 300 salaried employees, or 8 percent of Steelcase’s salaried workforce in the Americas and corporate front office.

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Office furniture giant Steelcase achieves carbon neutral status

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Wednesday, 26 August, 2020

US based office furniture giant Steelcase has announced it has achieved carbon neutrality for its own operations. The company also announced new 2030 goals that have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Building upon this momentum, the firm has established a goal to become carbon negative by 2030.

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