GRI Content Index
Steelcase Inc. has reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023 in accordance with the GRI Standards. This report uses the most current GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, effective January 1st 2023, as the format to ensure transparent disclosure of our impact on the environment, economy and society.
Reporting principles applied, requirements, and use/referencing of GRI Standards.
Organizational details
| 2023 Annual Report | 1-4 |
Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting
| 2023 Annual Report | 1 |
Reporting period, frequency and contact point
| 2023 Impact Report |
Restatements of information
External assurance
| 2023 CDP S1S2S3 GHG Verification Statement |
Activities, value chain and other business relationships
| 2023 Annual Report | 1-4 |
Employees
| 2023 Annual Report | 7 |
Workers who are not employees
| 2023 Annual Report | 7 |
Governance structure and composition
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 6-12 |
Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 20 |
Chair of the highest governance body
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 17 |
Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts
| Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter rev 20... | |
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 16, 18 |
Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 16, 18 |
Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting
| Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter rev 20... |
Conflicts of interest
| Code of Business Conduct rev 2021 | |
| Code of Ethics Chief Executives and Senior Financial Officer... | |
| Related Person Transactions Policy rev 2007 | |
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 22-23 |
Communication of critical concerns
Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
| Corporate Governance Overview | |
| Corporation Governing Principles rev 2018 |
Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
Remuneration policies
| 2023 Proxy Statement | CD&A 32-51; Tables 52-69 |
Process to determine remuneration
| 2023 Proxy Statement | CD&A p. 32-51; exec comp p. 52-69 |
Annual total compensation ratio
| 2023 Proxy Statement | P 64 |
Statement on sustainable development strategy
| 2023 Impact Report | 2 |
Policy commitments
| Corporate Compliance Policies |
Embedding policy commitments
Processes to remediate negative impacts
Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
Compliance with laws and regulations
Membership associations
Approach to stakeholder engagement
| 2023 Impact Report | 41;4;9;18;25;31 |
| Investor Relations website | |
| Suppliers website |
Collective bargaining agreements
Process to determine material topics
List of material topics
Direct economic value generated and distributed
| 2023 Annual Report |
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
| 2023 CDP | Section C2 |
Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans
Financial assistance received from government
Ratio of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community
Infrastructure investments and services supported
We are not involved in "significant" infrastructure investments or services.
Significant indirect economic impacts
We are not involved in significant indirect economic impacts.
Management of Material Topics (Procurement Practices)
| 2023 Impact Report | 29-30 |
Proportion of spending on local suppliers
| Local Spend Spreadsheet for One Report |
Management of Material Topics (Anti-Corruption)
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices
Management of Material Topics (Materials)
| Scrap Playbook 2022 | |
| Scrap Training rev Oct 2020 | |
| 2023 Impact Report | 38-40 |
Materials used by weight or volume
Data is not currently available to report total incoming material weights due to the complexity of the materials and incoming data being in many different units, most are not in the form of weight.
Recycled input materials used
Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
| Packaging Supplier Engagement Letter |
Management of Material Topics (Energy)
| 2023 Impact Report | 26-30 |
Energy consumption within the organization
| 2023 CDP | Section C8.2c |
Energy consumption outside of the organization
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.5 |
Energy intensity
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.10 |
Reduction of energy consumption
| 2023 CDP | Section C4.3b |
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services
| 2023 CDP | Section C4.5a |
Management of Material Topics (Water and Effluents)
| 2023 Impact Report | 35 |
Interactions with water as a shared resource
| 2023 Impact Report | 35 |
Management of water discharge-related impacts
Water withdrawal
Water discharge
Water consumption
Management of Material Topics (Biodiversity)
Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas
| 2023 CDP | C15.4a |
Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity
| 2023 CDP | Section C15.5 |
| 2023 Impact Report |
Habitats protected or restored
IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations
Management of Material Topics (Emissions)
| 2023 Impact Report | 26-30 |
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.1 |
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.2, C6.3 |
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.5 |
GHG Emissions Intensity
| 2023 CDP | Section C6.10 |
Reduction of GHG emissions
| 2023 CDP | Section C4.1a |
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
We do not track use of ozone-depleting substances for all of our manufacturing facilities.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions
For NOx, SOx, VOCs, HAPs and PM10 are calculated for some of our plants that have permit restrictions for these criteria pollutants. However, we do not track these emissions for all 20 of our manufacturing facilities.
Management of Material Topics (Waste)
| 2023 Impact Report | 31-36 |
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts
Management of significant waste-related impacts
Waste generated
| Waste and Emissions Data FY23 |
Waste diverted from disposal
| Waste and Emissions Data FY23 |
Waste directed to disposal
| Waste and Emissions Data FY23 |
Management of Material Topics (Supplier Environmental Assessment)
| Supplier Diversity Initiatives | |
| Supplier Code of Conduct rev Sep 2022 | |
| Suppliers website |
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
| Sustainable Wood Policy | |
| Ecovadis Gold Rating Certificate 2022 | |
| 2023 Impact Report | |
| 2023 CDP |
Management of Material Topics (Employment)
| 2023 Impact Report | 9-17 |
New employee hires and employee turnover
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees
Parental leave
Steelcase's significant locations of operation are all around the Globe (Americas, EMEA, and APAC). Due to being located in different countries, we are not able to provide the requested information, as each geographic region may have its own set of laws and payroll systems, resulting in significant differences.
Management of Material Topics (Labor/Management Relations)
| 2023 Impact Report | 9-17 |
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes
| WARN Act Compliance Assistance |
Management of Material Topics (Occupational Health and Safety)
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Occupational health and safety management system
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16; 22 |
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
| Incident Flow chart |
Occupational health services
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Worker training on occupational health and safety
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Promotion of worker health
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
| 2023 Impact Report | 15-16 |
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Work-related injuries
Work-related ill health
Management of Material Topics (Training and Education)
| 2023 Impact Report | 11-13 |
Average hours of training per year per employee
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Management of Material Topics (Diversity and Equal Opportunity)
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Website | |
| 2023 Impact Report | 9-14 |
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
| 2023 Proxy Statement | 6-12 |
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men
Management of Material Topics (Non-Discrimination)
| 2023 Impact Report | 9-14 |
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
| Global Business Standards rev 2022 |
Management of Material Topics (Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining)
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk
| Supplier Code of Conduct rev Sep 2022 |
Management of Material Topics (Child Labor)
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor
| Supplier Code of Conduct rev Sep 2022 |
Management of Material Topics (Forced or Compulsory Labor)
| Global Human and Labor Rights Policy | |
| Supplier Code of Conduct rev Sep 2022 | |
| Global Business Standards rev 2022 | |
| Suppliers website |
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor
| Supplier Code of Conduct rev Sep 2022 |
Management of Material Topics (Rights of Indigenous Peoples)
Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples
Management of Material Topics (Local Communities)
| 2023 Impact Report | 4-6 |
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs
| 2023 Impact Report | 6-7 |
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities
| 2023 Impact Report | 22, 23; 14, 15, 16 |
Management of Material Topics (Supplier Social Assessment)
| 2023 Impact Report | 29-30 |
New suppliers that were screened using social criteria
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
| 2022 CONFLICT MINERALS | |
| SUPPLIER DIVERSITY DATA |
Political contributions
| Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Policy rev June 2020 online |
Management of Material Topics (Customer Health and Safety)
| 2023 Impact Report | 38-40 |
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
Management of Material Topics (Marketing and Labeling)
Requirements for product and service information and labeling
Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling
Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications
Management of Material Topics (Customer Privacy)
| 2023 Impact Report | 23 |
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data