Knoll Manufacturing Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2 Years Ahead Of Schedule

Knoll this week announced that it has reached its 2010 goal of an additional 2 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over its Phase 1 results as part of its program with the Chicago Climate Exchange.

 

In Phase 1 of the CCX program, initiated in 2006, Knoll achieved an 8.8 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions over the 1998-2001 baseline. Knoll, an active member of CCX, has used its CCX partnership to guide its climate change program, educate its sales force and associates in its manufacturing facilities and set the standard its operations managers use to achieve the company's reduction of greenhouse gases.

 

"We are proud to announce these results, which stem from our close collaboration with the Chicago Climate Exchange and the strong involvement of all Knoll associates," said Andrew Cogan, CEO, Knoll. "This strong effort to reduce our impact on the environment is part of our long-standing commitment to sustainability in our products and our operations."

 

Reaching the 2010 reduction goal means that over the five year period, beginning in 2003, Knoll avoided 10.4 percent of expected greenhouse gas emissions, as compared to the baseline emissions of 1998-2001. During this period Knoll significantly increased it sales and operating profits, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental responsibility can be achieved simultaneously.

 

In November 2007 Knoll announced that it had successfully completed Phase 1 of the CCX greenhouse gas reduction requirements, achieving an 8.8 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions over the 1998-2001 baseline. This exceeded the required 4 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in the Phase 1 period by 4.8 percent.

 

Knoll used many different tactics to reduce its environmental footprint in the short time frame, which were augmented by employee education and engagement around these issues. Examples of environmental best practices used include: using clean technologies; retrofitting lighting in plants and warehouses; auditing compressed air systems to eliminate leaks; collecting material dust more efficiently; and using alternative/renewable energy sources.

 

In addition to its legally binding commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions under the CCX cap and trade scheme, the Company publicly committed to these goals through the Clinton Global Initiative in September 2006.

 

Knoll, with its long history of environmental stewardship, continues to lead the contract furniture industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said Richard L. Sandor, Chairman and CEO, Chicago Climate Exchange. "Their accomplishments, under the strict and legally binding compliance standards of CCX, place them on the leading edge of companies using the exchange to manage their greenhouse gas emissions."

 

For more information, visit the Knoll website.