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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Interface's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Interface's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Interface reported total carbon emissions of approximately 397,089,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,843,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 397,089,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, which includes all three scopes. Interface has set ambitious climate targets as part of its Climate Take Back™ mission. The company aims to achieve carbon negativity by 2040, utilising a science-based approach to exceed net-zero emissions. In the near term, Interface has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 50% and from business travel and employee commuting by 30% within the same timeframe. These initiatives position Interface as a leader in the building products sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action and sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,782,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,332,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 620,620,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Interface is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
