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Global EcoMetrics

  • Waste Elimination – Cumulative Avoided Cost

     
    Cumulative Avoided Cost from Waste Elimination Activities
    (USD in millions)
    Interface began its journey to sustainability by focusing on the elimination of waste. At Interface, we define waste as anything that does not provide value to the customer. This includes traditional forms of waste such as off-quality and scrap, as well as nontraditional forms of waste such as overuse of materials, inventory losses, etc.

    The cumulative avoided costs from waste elimination activities since 1995 are calculated to be over $405 million.

  • Waste Elimination – Waste Sent to Landfills

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    Waste Sent to Landfills from Carpet Manufacturing Facilities
    (lbs in millions)
    Total waste sent to landfills from carpet manufacturing facilities has decreased by 67% since 1996.

  • Waste Elimination – ReEntry Program

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    ReEntry Program – Cumulative Carpet Diverted from Landfill
    (lbs in millions)
    Our ReEntry program has diverted 175 million pounds of material from landfills between 1995 and 2008.

    Note: Includes North America and Europe carpet programs

  • Energy Use

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    Total Energy Use at Carpet Manufacturing Facilities
    (BTU per square yard)
    Interface has two simple goals related to energy: decrease total energy usage, especially nonrenewable energy, and increase our use of renewable energy.

    Total energy used at carpet manufacturing facilities (per unit of product) is down 44% since 1996.

  • Energy Consumption Profile

     
    Total Energy Consumption Profile
    (2008)
    Our use of renewable energy is 28% in 2008.

  • Renewable Energy

     
    Energy from Renewable Sources at Carpet Manufacturing Facilities
    (% of Total Energy Use)
    28% of our total energy use comes from renewable sources - 27% from green electricity and 1% from landfill gas.

  • Recycled and Biobased Materials

     
    Recycled and Biobased Raw Materials Used at Carpet Manufacturing Facilities
    (% of Total Material Use)
    The percentage of recycled and bio-based materials used to manufacture our products worldwide has increased from less than 1% in 1996 to 24% in 2008.

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions

      Series: Baseline; Point: 1996; Value: 95.7 Series: Baseline; Point: 1997; Value: 117.9 Series: Baseline; Point: 1998; Value: 117.9 Series: Baseline; Point: 1999; Value: 127.2 Series: Baseline; Point: 2000; Value: 183.4 Series: Baseline; Point: 2001; Value: 184.4 Series: Baseline; Point: 2002; Value: 184.4 Series: Baseline; Point: 2003; Value: 178.0 Series: Baseline; Point: 2004; Value: 178.0 Series: Baseline; Point: 2005; Value: 178.0 Series: Baseline; Point: 2006; Value: 174.8 Series: Baseline; Point: 2007; Value: 68.9 Series: Baseline; Point: 2008; Value: 68.9 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 1996; Value: 95.7 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 1996; Value: 95.7 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 1997; Value: 114.7 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 1997; Value: 114.7 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 1998; Value: 108.3 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 1998; Value: 108.3 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 1999; Value: 108.1 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 1999; Value: 108.1 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2000; Value: 164.7 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2000; Value: 164.7 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2001; Value: 136.0 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2001; Value: 136.0 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2002; Value: 127.5 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2002; Value: 127.5 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2003; Value: 113.1 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2003; Value: 103.1 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2004; Value: 115.5 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2004; Value: 87.0 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2005; Value: 113.0 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2005; Value: 90.3 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2006; Value: 108.9 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2006; Value: 83.8 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2007; Value: 45.8 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2007; Value: 12.2 Series: Absolute Emissions; Point: 2008; Value: 45.3 Series: Net Emissions; Point: 2008; Value: 19.7


    Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    (metric tons of CO2 equivalent in thousands)
    Net greenhouse gas emissions are down 71% from our 1996 baseline. Our absolute emissions have been reduced by 34% as a result of energy efficiency and direct purchases of renewable energy and further offset by 37% as a result of company owned GHG projects.

    Interface calculates GHG emissions in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In 2006 and 2007, CO2 emissions for the USA and Canada were independently verified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), as required by our membership in the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX).

  • Water Intake – Broadloom

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    Total Water Intake – Broadloom Carpet Manufacturing
    (gallons per square yard)
    Total water intake includes water used in the manufacturing facilities, as well as general and personal use.

    Water intake per production unit is down 38% in broadloom carpet facilities.

  • Water Intake – Modular Carpet

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    Total Water Intake – Modular Carpet Manufacturing
    (gallons per square yard)
    Total water intake includes water used in the manufacturing facilities, as well as general and personal use.

    Water intake per production unit is down 74% in modular carpet facilities.

  • Safety

     
    Safety Performance at Carpet Manufacturing Facilities
    (frequency rate of incidents per 200,000 hours worked)
    The safety and well-being of each associate is a priority at Interface. We recognize that the prevention of accidents is directly related to quality safety education and awareness, therefore, each operating location has developed a unique program for operating safely that includes comprehensive training and metrics. As a result, all of our employees are educated on proper work procedures and are expected to work safely and maintain a safe working environment. Effective safety programs not only protect associates at work, but they also provide guidelines that can be of use at home.

    This philosophy has enabled Interface to reduce the frequency of injuries by 68% since 1999.