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 50 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 reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. Interface has set ambitious targets as part of its Climate Take Back™ mission, aiming to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040. This long-term goal involves aggressive greenhouse gas reductions that exceed net zero, employing a science-based approach. In the near term, Interface has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims 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 targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Interface's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap for significant emissions reductions in the coming years.
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Add to project| 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
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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.
