Steelcase Celebrates a Year of Environmental Achievements

Through this partnership, Steelcase will be armed with the research and
knowledge to continue its work on lifecycle assessment and understand the
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Effects studied include pollution , air flow among highrises, the effects of trees and parks in urban areas on temperature and humidity , urban heat islands (the local heating effect caused by heat-absorbent building and pavement materials ), and more.

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Specifically, Steelcase worked with MBDC to conduct an in-depth
examination into the chemistry of the materials Steelcase utilizes in its
products and systems. As part of this policy ,
Steelcase monitors endangered species lists and uses only woods that are not
endangered or considered questionable. Fiscal 2005 revenue was $2.

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Steelcase will
continue to work with MBDC protocols to develop cradle-to-cradle products. All of us should be making personal choices to reduce unnecessary
consumption of fossil fuels."

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This research arms Steelcase
with deep knowledge that can be applied toward design improvements and more
informed decisions on choices for sustainable product development and
manufacturing. Sherwood Rowland, University of California -
Irvine: "I have seen the TV spots and read the proposed advertisements from
Environmental Defense and find that they are appropriate to the real concern
felt throughout the scientific world about the future of our planet.. William Schlesinger, Duke University: "[The ads] got the science
right , and they present it in an appropriately stark, powerful fashion.

Also of interest to students of urban climate is the consequences of such effects to human health and well-being.

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The company designs and manufactures
architecture, furniture and technology products."

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Since then, Steelcase has continued to work with
MBDC to expand its assessment to furniture products, most recently
collaborating to assess and produce the Think(R) chair. "The extensive knowledge we've uncovered
from this process has enabled Steelcase to adopt policies and implement
strategies that will minimize or eliminate the long-term environmental impact.. I look
forward to seeing them on the air."

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University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems
In addition to the new policies implemented, Steelcase established a
relationship with the University of Michigan 's Center for Sustainable Systems. This past year, Bernhard A.

Launched today by the Ad
Council and Environmental Defense, the campaign includes massive television,
radio, print, internet and other advertising vehicles. F.. I have reviewed the radio and TV ads produced by
the Ad Council on the issue of global warming and climate change, and found
them to be scientifically valid.

The study of Urban Climate is increasingly important in a world where the majority of people live in ever -expanding urbanized areas.

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global office environments manufacturer, today revealed the company's
environmental accomplishments over the past year. Steelcase
has also made a commitment to eliminate PVC from all future products.. Steven Wofsy, Harvard University: "[The ads are] well documented and
supported by reference to the scientific literature..

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Over the past year, Steelcase continued its extensive work with MBDC to
identify the potential human and environmental impacts of its materials and
products. John Holdren, Harvard University: "I find the written materials
scientifically sound , and I very much agree with the sense of urgency conveyed
in the TV ad I viewed.

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Eliminating PVC from Edge Banding
Steelcase's goal to eliminate Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) from edge banding
is another direct result from its ongoing collaboration with MBDC. The
study reflected nearly 250 manufacturing steps, 75 preliminary and secondary
materials and 250 tonkilometers in transportation ...

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Dietz studied lateral files, work surfaces and panel products across five
environmental impact categories: energy resource consumption, global warming
potential, acidification potential , criteria pollutants, and solid waste. Two
decades have passed, and the future has become the present , and action is even
more obviously needed now. Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University: "I find [the ads] to be
scientifically valid.

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Steelcase's relationship with MBDC dates back to 1993 when Steelcase
collaborated with the firm to create Designtex's McDonough Collection.
When the trees are harvested, they are cut into veneers and solids.
Natural veneers offer the same look as solid wood but require fewer trees to
produce and are more durable than composite veneers.

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Dietz conducted the industry's most
comprehensive life cycle assessment to date as part of his examination on the
environmental impacts of commonly used office furniture products.
Steelcase, the global leader in the office furniture industry, helps
people have a better work experience by providing products, services and
insights into the ways people work.

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Eliminating PVC from edge banding, a critical component
to the worksurfaces of most systems products, is the first step of the
company 's journey to be PVC-free by its 100th anniversary in 2012."

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As a result of the
company 's ongoing collaboration with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry
(MBDC) to assess the environmental impact of its materials and products,
Steelcase is also updating its wood practices and is formulating a strategy to
be "PVC-free" by 2012.

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are very strong reasons to be concerned.

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This
line was the industry's first collection of contract fabrics with no human or
environmental health impacts. Also , by sourcing the majority of the
company's veneers and solids from forests in North America, Steelcase can use
domestic suppliers and reduce the distance materials must be shipped,
lessening the environmental impact of transportation. Furthermore, Steelcase
uses a particleboard made of 100% recycled wood fiber content in its products
and offers wheatboard as an option.
These policies underscore Steelcase 's ongoing commitment and support for
cradle-to-cradle sustainable design.
The study was designed to establish a benchmark and identify opportunities
for environmental improvements at the company .

Esteemed Scientists From Across the Country Show Support for New Global Warming PSA Campaign

Gavin Schmidt, NASA: "I am a climate modeler at the NASA Goddard
Institute for Space Studies.

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Furthermore , Steelcase established a strategic
relationship with the University of Michigan's Center for Sustainable Systems,
demonstrating the company's continued commitment to the development and
improvement of sustainable design. Founded in 1912 and
headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) serves
customers through a network of more than 800 independent dealers and
approximately 14,000 employees worldwide.."

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- Company Updating Wood Practices, Commits to Eliminating the Use of PVC and
Establishes Strategic Relationship With Sustainable Design Research Center -

CHICAGO, Steelcase Inc.

Wood Purchasing Policy
Steelcase has developed a wood purchasing policy, giving preference to
forests independently certified as sustainable. Steelcase
committed to a PVC exit strategy and is working with its suppliers to find
viable substitutes .
The University of Michigan's Center for Sustainable Systems is an
interdisciplinary research and education center that develops life cycle based
models for improving systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable
manner.

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"We've made significant progress over the past year identifying how the
materials we use impact our environment," explained Allan Smith, Director of
Environmental Strategy at Steelcase.com . NEW YORK, Some of the world's top climate
scientists are showing unprecedented support for a new PSA campaign to educate
Americans on reducing the impact of global warming.

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Environmental impacts for
all three office furniture product systems were calculated using ISO 14040
series standards.

About Steelcase Inc. Learn more at http://www.
Following are excerpts from some of the letters received by Environmental
Defense.the risk of serious
irreversible consequences within the next 30 years is too great to warrant
complacency..

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Through this materials assessment process, Steelcase
was able to develop strategies and policies to lessen its environmental
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to take carefully considered , vigorous steps to reduce the risks.