Armstrong Achieves Climate Registered Status

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 21, 2010--Armstrong World Industries said it has achieved Climate Registered status, a distinction awarded to members of The Climate Registry who measure, publicly report and third party verify their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory according to The Registry’s voluntary reporting program.

Armstrong said it is the first and only company to date to have three years of global emissions records, from 2006 to 2008, verified in accordance with The Registry’s program.

In addition, Armstrong was recognized for committing to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint by 10% as part of the Climate Registered reduction program.

"Becoming Climate Registered isn't easy," said Diane Wittenberg, executive director of The Climate Registry.

"An organization needs to have measured their GHG footprints with accuracy, transparency and to verified international standards. No green washing here; that's real environmental leadership."

The Registry requires corporations to measure their entire North American carbon footprint, verify the findings with an independent third party and publicly report the results. Armstrong joined the registry in 2008.