Interface Reports Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down

Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2008--Interface Inc., the largest manufacturer of modular carpet, said that its net absolute greenhouse gas emissions are down 82 percent from the 1996 baseline, while total energy intensity (use per unit of output) is down 45 percent from 1996.

In addition to typical financial metrics like profit and loss, Interface began tracking “ecometrics” in 1996, measuring energy and water intake, waste streams, greenhouse gas emissions, and raw materials streams, to evaluate its progress towards the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment.

“We are making the business case for sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint through process and product efficiencies, while sales – and therefore production – are on the rise,” said Dan Hendrix, president and CEO of Interface.

In addition, the use of recycled and bio-based raw materials increased to 25 percent of total raw materials used in 2007. This percentage is expected to increase as a result of InterfaceFLOR’s recently introduced technology that allows the company to recycle some Nylon 6,6 carpet face fiber.

Water intake per production unit in manufacturing facilities is down 75 percent from 1996 levels.

Total waste sent to landfills has decreased by 66 percent from 1996 levels.