Interface
Interface, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of modular flooring, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1973, the company has pioneered sustainable design in the flooring industry, achieving notable milestones such as becoming the first company to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations. Interface is renowned for its innovative carpet tiles and resilient flooring solutions, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and design versatility. The company’s unique approach to modular flooring allows for easy installation and reconfiguration, catering to diverse commercial environments. With a strong market position, Interface has received numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives and design excellence, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the flooring sector.
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Interface's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Interface reported total carbon emissions of approximately 392,842,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,777,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 5,962,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 382,103,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. For 2023, Interface's global emissions were approximately 407,867,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,935,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 5,843,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 397,089,000 kg CO2e. Notably, in the US, emissions for 2023 included about 1,444,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 917,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Interface has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve carbon negativity by 2040, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 50% and from business travel and employee commuting by 30% within the same timeframe. The company has achieved significant milestones, including powering its manufacturing sites with 100% renewable energy by 2020, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Interface's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals are consistent with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Interface's proactive stance on climate action positions it as a leader in the building products sector, with a clear roadmap towards a sustainable future.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,332,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Interface is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
