Profile of Interface:a leader in environmentally sustainable modular carpets and floor coverings

摘要

Interface,based in Atlanta,Georgia,USA,specialises in the design,manufacture and supply of modular carpets,luxury vinyl tiles(LVTs)and rubber flooring products.Its products serve a diverse range of markets,including the corporate office sector,the retail sector,universities,schools,health care,public spaces and hospitality,and the company distributes its products via a global network which spans five continents.Interface prides itself on the development of high quality,innovative and environmentally sustainable floor covering products,and in order to achieve innovation the company commits huge financial resources to research and development(R&D).Furthermore,it tries to ensure that all of its flooring products are”carbon neutral”and takes inspiration from biophilic and biomimetic concepts in the design of its products.As a result of its R&D efforts and commitment to the development of environmentally sustainable products,Interface is considered to be a benchmark for sustainable responsibility in the textile industry.Also,the company has actioned a number of ambitious environmental sustainability strategies throughout its histoiy.Its latest strategy to be launched is known as Climate Take Back,and as part of this strategy the company aims to employ carbon as a resource in the manufacture of its products.In particular,it plans to employ raw materials which store carbon in a bid to help remove excess carbon dioxide(CO2)from the atmosphere.Interface is committed to achieving growth,and is working to fulfil a vision of becoming the world’s most valuable interior products and services company.It believes that its commitment to environmental sustainability will continue to strengthen its credibility and reputation,and that this-in combination with a value creation strategy and aggressive financial objectives-will help it to achieve growth and increase profitability.