Shaw Receives Seal of Sustainability Designation

Dalton, GA, November 16, 2007 – The Sustainable Business Institute has awarded Shaw Industries Inc. with its Seal of Sustainability.

 

According to Jeff West, director of environmental affairs for Shaw’s commercial division, the designation provides third party recognition for the company’s sustainability and environmental stewardship efforts.

 

"In today's environment of corporate skepticism, transparency is key,” said West. “We cannot expect our customers to have blind trust regarding the validity our environmental efforts. The Seal provides an outside evaluation of our environmental initiatives and shares Shaw’s successes with a broader audience.”

 

SBI seeks to educate businesses on choices that can ensure a better quality of life for future generations. Most importantly, SBI assists corporate decision makers and future leaders to understand the economic opportunities of sustainability, including increased competitiveness and market share.

 


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