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MillerKnoll, Inc..

MLKN.US | Manufacture of furniture

MillerKnoll, Inc. is a collective of dynamic brands that designs and manufactures furniture and related technologies. The company operates through various segments, including Americas Contract, International Contract, and Retail. The Americas Contract segment focuses on the design, manufacture, and ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

MillerKnoll's ethical profile is mixed. Employee compensation and benefits reportedly rank in the bottom 5% of similar-sized companies, with critics noting negative sentiment and lowest paid roles allegedly earning around $46,649 annually. Conversely, the company demonstrates strong environmental commitments. MillerKnoll targets net-zero by 2050 and 100% renewable electricity by FY2026 (currently 75%). They are eliminating PFAS from products globally by FY2027. Single-use plastic packaging has been cut by 52% since 2020, and their rePurpose program reportedly diverted 98% of products from landfills in 2023, totaling 25,679 tons since 2013. An EcoVadis Gold Medal also highlights sustainable procurement efforts.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals-30
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-30
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-20
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles that directly map to the quantitative thresholds of the 'Better Health for All' ethical value KPIs. The articles discuss general ESG performance, environmental sustainability, and the design process for ergonomic and healthcare seating, but lack the specific percentages, rates, or financial allocations required by the rubric for scoring. Information regarding work-related injuries pertains to worker safety, which is excluded from this value.

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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

MillerKnoll, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer, not a financial institution. Most KPIs under 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are designed for financial services companies and refer to lending, insurance, or deposit products, which MillerKnoll does not offer to consumers. Therefore, KPIs such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, data accessibility (for financial data), fair lending compliance, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion (for financial access points), and product simplicity (for financial products) are not applicable. While MillerKnoll engages in extensive supplier diversity, DEIB initiatives, and employee benefits, these do not align with the specific definitions and quantitative thresholds of the rubric's KPIs.

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For example, 'inclusion_initiatives' specifically measures the 'share of loan/insurance book aimed at low-income, SME, or micro-segments,' which is not relevant to MillerKnoll's business. Similarly, 'wealth_building_outcome' refers to direct impact on customer credit scores or savings from financial products, and 'financial_literacy_initiatives' refers to programs for financial services customers. 'Profit_reinvestment' refers to reinvestment in community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities, which is distinct from general philanthropic commitments or capital spending.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-20

The CEO to median employee pay ratio was 88:1 in 2025.

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As of June 1, 2024, approximately 2% of the company's employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, primarily in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Brazil.
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

MillerKnoll reported no instances of forced or child labor in its business and supply chains for the 2023 financial year, and generally states none have been identified.

1
The company has a supplier risk assessment process in place to identify and address risks, and requires suppliers to certify compliance with its policies and undergo social and environmental audits.
2

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess MillerKnoll, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

-30

MillerKnoll is committed to the ethical treatment of animals across its global supply chain and upholds the internationally recognized Five Animal Freedoms.

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The company strives to source animal-derived materials from farms that follow verified animal welfare practices.
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However, MillerKnoll is working to ensure that 90% of all natural materials, specifically wool and mohair, are ethically sourced by FY2030, indicating that currently less than 90% meet this standard.
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Given the company's business as a furniture manufacturer, there is no evidence of in-house or contracted animal testing operations.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess MillerKnoll, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

MillerKnoll sources 75% of its electricity from renewable sources as of FY2024.

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The company has set a target for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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MillerKnoll explicitly states that carbon offsets are not part of its sustainability strategy.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess MillerKnoll, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-30

MillerKnoll has not documented any data breaches or incidents of unauthorized data use.

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The company states it has implemented security measures, including encryption of data, employee training, vulnerability management, and security testing, with security controls reviewed at least annually.
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However, no specific details on the extent or effectiveness of these measures are provided. The company's privacy notices indicate that data is retained only as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law, and that it collects only necessary data.
3
MillerKnoll utilizes OneTrust's platform to manage consent and preferences across over 300 web forms, offering granular opt-in/opt-out options, and enabling data access, deletion, and portability via a Privacy Rights Portal.
4
The company aims to comply with various global privacy regulations, including CASL, GDPR, ePrivacy, and CCPA, and uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers.
5

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-20

MillerKnoll achieved a 98% waste diversion rate for products in 2023 through its rePurpose program.

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The company reduced single-use plastic packaging by 52% since 2020.
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It operates a global take-back program to reclaim, resell, restore, refurbish, or recycle furniture, though the percentage of products covered is not specified.
3
MillerKnoll focuses on creating timeless, durable products with zero waste by 2050, applying circular design as standard practice across all product development.
4
The company has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including its rePurpose program which diverted 25,679 tons of office products from landfills between May 2013 and 2023.
5
MillerKnoll has company-wide waste reduction targets with timelines, aiming to achieve zero landfill at its top 5 manufacturing sites by FY2030 and eliminate single-use plastic packaging at manufacturing sites by FY2030.
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The company engages Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to reduce waste and drive efficiency, and is establishing carbon baselines and reduction goals for its top 25 suppliers by FY2027.
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