KI Pedestal Files

Declaration details

Manufacturer

KI

Program operator

Smart EPD

Declaration number

SmartEPD-2025-097-0645-01

Date of issue

November 6, 2025

Valid until

November 6, 2030

Product category rules (PCR)

NSF BIFMA PCR for Storage: UNCPC 3812, v.2 (version 2)

Standard

ISO 14025:2006

Functional unit

1 unit of product 0.15 m3

System boundary

Cradle to grave (A1 - A3, A4, A5, B1 - B7, C1 - C4)

Product specificity

Product Specific

Manufacturing specificity

Facility Specific

Manufacturing plant

KI - Pembroke Manufacturing (1000 Olympic Dr, Pembroke, ON, Canada)

Product category

Furnishings › StorageFurniture

Product SKU

700 Series: S7P/1520MFF/CLSC/BL/CBW/KS/CP All Terrain: ATPE1520BFL/L2/74P/4CW/SX/LWL

Product service life

10 years

Verifier

Kripanshi Gupta, Freelancer

LCA software

Earthster 1.7

Program instructions

Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025

Life cycle assessment results

Results per 1 unit of product 0.15 m3.

Environmental Impact Assessment Results

Resource Use Indicators

ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.

Material composition

Hazardous substances

No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.

Product description

For each of the product families below, a conservative representative product was chosen for this study based on material type and amount utilized per functional unit. The functional unit is a single occupant pedestal with the total area of 0.15 m3. Specifically, models with additional features were chosen and when several material options were available (i.e. wood vs plastic vs metal), the material with the highest global warming potential was chosen in order to be a conservative estimate due to the market demand for embodied carbon data. Because sizing can also vary, it was determined that on a functional unit basis and combined with the feature and material choices, these models were deemed worst-case scenario. Actual material content and features can vary.

700 SERIES filing and storage is more than just storage units. 700 Series is designed with features to minimize retrieval time, maximize space and store virtually anything safely and securely. Its clean style and wide variety of build and finish options enable it to be compatible with a variety of furnishings and to perfectly match the look and feel of any space. The representative product (S7P/1520MFF/CLSC/BL/CBW/KS/CP) has 2 file drawers with hanging file partitions, a counterbalance weight, casters, inset pulls, and a keyed lock.

ALL TERRAIN storage combines the versatility of modular design with mobile convenience to create a flexible storage system. With a broad offering of drawer pedestals, file cabinets, media centers and storage towers, All Terrain storage products can be mixed and matched to support a variety of storage needs. All Terrain pedestals are provided with features of landing pad and ergonomic drawers pulls. The representative product (ATPE1520BFL/L2/74P/4CW/SX/LWL) has a landing pad with bowed front top, two file drawers with hanging folder partition, beveled pull, and casters.

BOBBR undermount storage unit is a convenient storage solution featuring a clean, compact design that keeps belongings within reach. Featuring top and bottom storage compartments, the unit can be specified with an open front or with a top drawer or bottom door or both. The representative product (BOBR101620DO/FN/FND/KS/SCL/USB) has a top drawer and open cubby unit that mounts directly to an underside of a worksurface.

CONNECTION ZONE storage supports ad hoc interaction. Credenzas and pedestals provide close-at-hand storage with optional seat pads for impromptu conversations. Multi-size lockers provide ample storage with a range of security options. The representative product (CZPDS20MBF/CM/FCM/KS/CZP) has a steel shell, two drawers, casters, a keyed lock, and a Connection Zone pull.

TATTOO storage provides a perfect balance of work and personal compartments for your purse, gym bag, a change of shoes, plus files and folders. It offers mobility and user-control that adapts to of-the-moment needs for privacy or interaction. Featuring an inset leg design, storage elements can be easily moved within your workspace. The representative product (TSPD1218MF/CZP/CM/FCM/KS/SCL) has casters, a large drawer with a hidden inner pencil drawer, steel shell and front, Connection Zone pulls, and a keyed lock.

U-SERIES storage maximizes space, making the most of small footprints without compromising functionality. U-Series is cost-effective and exceptionally efficient wherever it is used. From lower panel heights to collaborative and shared work areas, U-Series storage supports flexible and affordable planning options. The representative product (ULP20MFF/SA/KS/USP/CP) has casters, two file drawers, a counterbalance weight, a keyed lock, and a U-Series pull.

Goal and Scope of the Study

The base configuration that represents the highest selling product and average environmental impact is the 700 Series Pedestal. The alternative configuration products (All Terrain, Bobbr, Connection Zone, Tattoo, and U-Series Pedestal) have an environmental impact that is greater than a 10% difference to the 700 Series. The alternative products can then be used to assess a maximum or minimum impacts on the environmental impact categories located in the Results section.

Interpretation

A dominance analysis was conducted across all products in the LCA to identify which life cycle stages contributed most significantly to environmental impacts. For KI's Pedestal Files, the majority of the impacts were concentrated in the production phase, which encompasses material acquisition and raw material pre-processing. A further breakdown within this phase revealed that steel materials were the primary contributors to these impacts - largely due to the substantial quantity of steel used and its relatively high environmental footprint per kilogram compared to other materials.