Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Knoll is a designer and manufacturer of office and residential furniture, not a financial institution. The ethical value 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' assesses activities related to lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, and the provision of financial services. As Knoll does not offer consumer credit products, manage customer financial data, or engage in financial literacy programs, all KPIs related to financial services, lending practices, fee structures, and financial inclusion initiatives are not applicable to its core business operations. While the company mentions expanding into 'underserved markets' for its products

and engaging in 'community impact initiatives' like design education and affordable housing , these activities do not pertain to financial inclusion or economic opportunity through financial services as defined by this value.

Honest & Fair Business

MillerKnoll, Inc. and its subsidiaries have a comprehensive Whistleblower and Non-Retaliation Policy.

This policy provides multiple reporting channels, including a hotline, email, and a web-based tool, with options for anonymous reporting. It strictly prohibits retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith. Reports related to accounting, financial controls, auditing, disclosure matters, securities laws, or fraud are specifically forwarded to the Audit Committee Chair. A summary of reports is communicated to the Audit Committee quarterly. Investigations are governed by the company's Global Investigations Policy.

No War, No Weapons

The company has a formal policy to refrain from purchasing Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict minerals that may finance or benefit armed groups.

This policy requires suppliers to certify products as "DRC conflict free" and establish due diligence programs to ensure a conflict-free supply chain.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, quantitative data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found across the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss general diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

, LGBTQ+ workplace equality , and environmental sustainability goals . They do not provide metrics such as formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, revenue reinvested in local communities, cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessment protocols, or specific details on indigenous supplier engagement or cultural preservation investments.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Knoll has achieved a 52% reduction in single-use plastic packaging since 2020.

The company integrates comprehensive CBS Circular Design Principles into its product development process, including design for longevity, adaptability, and disassembly. Waste reduction initiatives, such as the multi-faceted rePurpose program for donation, resale, reuse, and recycling, and actively finding eco-friendly alternatives to single-use materials, have led to a 50% reduction in total waste across global facilities since FY2022 and a 40% reduction in packaging waste at 14 global contract facilities since FY2021. The company has eliminated added PFAS in North America and aims for global elimination by FY2027 , with its Maharam brand having eliminated PFAS, phthalates, flame retardants, and antimicrobials from textile finishes in 2023. Knoll mandates annual reviews for its level® certified facilities, implying annual waste audits for these sites. No waste disposal violations have been reported. The company has set specific waste reduction targets, including diverting 10 million pounds of furniture waste from landfills by FY2027 , eliminating single-use plastic packaging for manufacturing sites by FY2030 , and achieving zero landfill for its top 5 manufacturing sites by FY2030.