Steelcase Karman combines modern design, lightweight construction and an environmentally responsible approach. It shows that an office chair can be designed with both the user’s needs and the impact of its manufacture and use on our planet in mind.
Lightweight construction with a smaller environmental footprint
Weighing just 13 kilograms, Steelcase Karman is among the lightest office chairs in its class. Its lightweight construction not only makes it easy to move, but is also part of a considered approach to sustainability.
Efficient use of materials helps reduce resource consumption and environmental impacts during both manufacture and transport. Lower weight and fewer materials offer several benefits:
- Lower fuel consumption during transport thanks to the reduced load weight.
- More efficient use of resources during manufacture.
- Reduced environmental impact associated with the product.
Steelcase Karman thus shows that thoughtful design can combine functionality, lightness and a more environmentally responsible approach.
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A verified approach to climate protection
The Steelcase Karman office chair is also available with Climate Impact Partners® product certification, confirming independent verification of its climate protection activities.
The product’s carbon footprint is measured, and ways to reduce the associated emissions are explored wherever possible. The certification also includes support for verified climate projects. This approach reflects Steelcase’s commitment to responsible and credible environmental action.
Every purchase of a certified Steelcase Karman chair supports a verified climate project to an extent corresponding to the product’s measured carbon footprint. This is equivalent to the emissions generated by driving an average petrol car approximately 288 kilometres. The comparison is based on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator.
Sustainability as part of design
Steelcase strives for a more sustainable future by recognising its contribution to climate change and actively working to reduce the environmental impacts of its operations. Its aim is to help create a more resilient and sustainable world.
This approach is based on three main principles:
- Responsible manufacturing and supply chain – developing, sourcing materials for and delivering products with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint.
- Design that supports the circular economy – designing products with efficient resource use and a more sustainable life cycle in mind.
- Responsible material selection – making careful decisions about which materials are used and how they are handled.
