Mohawk to introduce green carpeting concept

22 Mar '10

5 min read

We are committed to the communities where we live and work as well as our other stakeholders, adds Mr. Kabus. To reduce its environmental footprint, Mohawk contributes to LEED-certified projects, an environmental rating system that continues to drive the green bar on building standards around the world. With the gold standard for sustainable commercial carpeting now higher - and greener - than ever before, most products are also certified under the new Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard, NSF 140-2007, the industry s sustainability benchmark for ensuring environmentally and socially responsible carpeting products. Mohawk Industries was recognized as one of the greenest companies in the U.S. in Newsweek magazine s Green Rankings 2009 - the only flooring company on the list. Not only is Mohawk s commitment to environmental responsibility growing. Its footprint is also shrinking.

To further sustainability efforts, the company recently invested in renewable energy credits RECs , which offset the electricity use throughout all facilities. Mr. Kabus added: Sustainable decisions save time and resources. The Mohawk Group recognizes this and is making momentous strides to make doing the right thing easier - and faster - than ever before. Mohawk GreenWorks is the umbrella of environmental initiatives for Mohawk Industries. The public can keep in touch with Mohawk in real-time, with shared information about new products, services and events, as well as expert insights about industry issues, trends and news via social communities on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

The Mohawk Group and its four brands - Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan - are helping to define the new generation of commercial carpeting. A leading manufacturer of award-winning broadloom, modular and custom carpeting for every installation, The Mohawk Group is propelled by its legacy of world class performance, cutting-edge style and sustainable innovation.

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