Knoll Reaches 100% Renewable and Green Energy in North American Manufacturing Facilities
April 21 2020 - 4:15PM
Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL), a constellation of design-driven
brands for the workplace and home, today announced it has
converted its North American operations to electricity from
renewable sources at its manufacturing and distribution
facilities, including KnollStudio, KnollTextiles and
DatesWeiser, reaching 100% green electrical power produced by
sources such as wind or low-impact hydro power through
investment in Renewable Energy Certificates.
Andrew Cogan, Knoll Chairman and CEO, said, “We’re pleased to
demonstrate that we can sustainably power our North American
manufacturing and distribution operations, joining other
forward-leaning companies committed to addressing climate change
with investments in renewable and green energy.”
The Company said it has sourced 100% electricity from renewable
sources at its owned and leased facilities in North America. In
addition, its East Greenville, PA manufacturing site utilizes 100%
renewable and green-sourced natural gas. Renewable energy
eliminates fossil-fuel based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or air
pollutants.
The Company added that it expects to use 55,000+ megawatt hours
(MWh) of renewable energy annually at its North American
manufacturing and distribution facilities.
“At Knoll we consider environmental, economic and social
sustainability in our design and management choices, from
what kind of materials are used in our products to the well-being
of our associates,” Cogan added. “At the same time, we are acutely
aware of our responsibility to contribute to sustainable—and
inspiring—workplaces and homes; environments that promote a better
world.”
The Company recapped the three focus areas that guide its
environmental and sustainable design initiatives:
- Providing sustainable products and solutions that help its
customers achieve the highest level of sustainable performance in
the workplace and home.
- Improving its own environmental footprint by continually
reducing greenhouse gas GHG emissions, consumption of
water and diverting waste from landfill disposal.
- Reporting progress toward its goals in a transparent and
consistent manner.
About Knoll
Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of
design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients
to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally
recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers,
lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical
elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio,
KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck |
FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser,
Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that
meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces and
luxury interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award
for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Knoll, Inc. is
aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council and
the Canadian Green Building Council and can help
organizations achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) workplace certification. Our products can also
help clients comply with the International Living Future
Institute to achieve Living Building Challenge
Certification, and with the International WELL Building
Institute to attain WELL Building Certification.
Knoll, Inc. is the founding sponsor of the World Monuments
Fund Modernism at Risk program.
Contacts
Investors:Charles Rayfield Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer Tel 215 679-1703 crayfield@knoll.com
Media:David E. Bright Senior Vice President, Communications Tel
212 343-4135 dbright@knoll.com
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