Mohawk Releases Fifth Sustainability Report

Calhoun, GA, July 22, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries has released its fifth annual sustainability report.

The report includes Mohawk’s three recent acquisitions and covers the entire enterprise. It is available online at www.mohawksustainability.com.

Highlights include:

• Information on the company's Continuum clean recycled polyester fiber processing and Easy Airtight energy efficient roofing insulation panels.

• Extension of “Zero Manufacturing Waste to Landfill” program with 12 new sites earning the designation.

• Expansion of ability to meet local market needs into new geographies for laminate and ceramic products.

• An increase in employment of 28% since 2012.

• OHSAS 18001 health and safety certification at two North American Ceramic. facilities

• Completion of EPDs for all ceramic products manufactured in North America.

• Partnership between commercial carpet business and the International Living Future Institute and addition of Declare labels to products within the commercial carpet portfolio

• FloorScore certification for all solid wood, engineered wood and laminate floors manufactured in the U.S.