As the number of companies embracing sustainability rises, Interface remains an early and distinguished leader. We are proud of the distinction and recognition our history of sustainable leadership has brought, but we are prouder still of what we have accomplished. We liken our pursuit of sustainability to a quest not unlike scaling a mountain – one that is higher than Everest with seven fronts to navigate on the way to the summit. Our climb is marked by measurable environmental, economic, and social achievements, each year as we move one step closer to the summit. At the core of Interface’s journey toward sustainability is measurement: a rigorous system that enables us to understand the impact of our processes and products, and provides the information we need to make refinements or move ahead. This section gives you an overview of Interface’s key metrics, as well as our current progress in these areas.
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We have calculated $372 million in cumulative avoided waste cost from 1995 to 2007.
Interface cut waste sent to landfills by more than half while continuing to increase production.
Interface has diverted over 100 million pounds of materials from landfills.
Over 25% of raw materials used in Interface carpet are recycled and biobased materials in 2007.
Through the implementation of energy efficiency projects and changes in manufacturing processes, we have reduced the total energy intensity by 45% since 1996.
Seven of Interface’s facilities operate with 100% renewable electricity.
Interface reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30% through efficiency, process changes and purchasing renewable energy.
Water intake per unit of production in manufacturing facilities is down 75% from 1996 levels.
Interface has sold more than 50 million sq yards of its climate neutral carpet product.
Since 1997 Interface has planted almost 87 thousand trees to reduce the impact of 174 million business related air miles. And over 10 thousand trees for the Cool CO2mmute program
Interface associates contributed in excess of $750,000 to external organizations in one year.
Interface associates volunteered more than 15,000 hours in community activities in one year.
Interface associates have delivered sustainability-related educational speeches to over a million stakeholders.