Interface ranked No.1 global company in commitment to sustainability

Interface has been ranked No.1 in the GlobeScan Survey of Sustainability Experts for 2008 ahead of corporations like BP and General Electric.  The GlobeScan Survey is a global poll of sustainability experts that names companies for their commitment for sustainability.  The most recent survey notes that “Interface has cleary maintained its long-standing reputation for sustainability”.

Under the leadership of the Founder and Chairman, Ray Anderson, the Company has embarked on Mission Zero, a drive to achieve a zero environmental footprint to become the first sustainable company by 2020.  “It is gratifying to be recognized for our efforts on a global scale”, said Dan Hendrix, CEO of Interface, Inc. “Mission Zero is about more than just the Interface journey.  It’s about demonstrating and sharing a new business model that aligns people, products, profit and the plant.”

Interface has made tremendous progress and notable achievements from 1996 baseline include 71% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions; 44% reduction in energy consumption per unit of production and 72% reduction in water intake per unit of production.  The Company’s manufacturing unit operates on 100% green electricity of which 89% is renewable. Recycled bio-based materials make up for the 24% of the raw materials used.  These initiatives have produced impressive results netting the Company US$ 405 million in cumulative, avoided waste costs.

“While the company does not have a household name or a major consumer presence, it does have the attention of the global business community which it seeks to influence with its business model”, said Eric Whan, Director for GlobeScan.

Interface has a significant presence in India through InterfaceFLOR, the modular flooring division of Interface Inc, a worldwide leader in the production of environmentally-responsible modular floor coverings and other textiles.  InterfaceFLOR makes and sells the industry’s largest and most diverse range of carpet tiles.  InterfaceFLOR modular flooring combines a high degree of functionality with a genuine sense of style. 

InterfaceFLOR India is headquartered in Bangalore and has offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad and offers the full range of modular products and services to customers in India.

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"Mission Zero gives voice to the brand promise that Interface Inc. will be sustainable, leaving zero footprint, by the year 2020. Mission Zero also unites the Interface companies in our commitment to consider the environmental impact of every creative, manufacturing and building decision we make." explained CEO of Interface, Dan Hendrix