Company profile : InterfaceFLOR

InterfaceFLOR - part of Interface Inc - is a worldwide manufacturer of environmentally-friendly modular flooring. Founded in 1973, InterfaceFLOR has manufacturing facilities across four continents and offices in more than 100 countries.Interface companies share the commitment of founder Ray Anderson's vision of a business that gives back to the environment what it takes out. This vision is known as 'Mission Zero' - achieving a zero carbon footprint by 2020. Sustainability governs every creative, manufacturing and building decision made; it is at the heart of the company's culture, with staff rewarded on their commitment to sustainability as opposed to output levels.

Interface is making good progress on its journey to absolute sustainability, as recognised by its recent Queen's Award for Enterprise, in the Sustainable Development category. To date, through waste reduction programmes, Interface Inc. has generated over $372 million in costs avoided. Energy efficiency programmes and a commitment to renewable energy have resulted in an 82 percent reduction in Green House Gas emissions on an absolute basis since 1996, while the company has reduced its water usage worldwide by 75 percent.