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 2023, Interface reported total carbon emissions of approximately 493,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,843,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 451,603,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 200,344,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 134,370,000 kg CO2e). Interface has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 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. By 2040, Interface aspires to become carbon negative, aligning with their Climate Take Back™ mission, which seeks to restore the environment rather than merely reducing harm. The company has achieved significant milestones, including powering its manufacturing sites with 100% renewable energy by 2020. These initiatives reflect Interface's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the building products sector.
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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 | 8,333,000 | 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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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.
