A POSITIVE COMMITMENT
Based on cradle-to-cradle principles, Tarkett’s closed-loop circular design strategy aims to develop solutions that contribute positively to people’s quality of life, to the planet and at each step of the product lifecycle: from eco-design to production, during the usage phase and at end-of-use.
Steve Urwin, Marketing Manager, Tarkett UK and Director of the Flooring manufacturers‘ Sustainability Alliance (FMSA) shares Tarkett’s approach to sustainability emission classification.
• 68% of materials purchased from mineral abundant, rapidly renewable and recycled material.
• 60% of manufacturing plants with closed-loop water circuits (or do not use fresh water).
Tarkett has a deep commitment to social responsibility, which is embedded in its belief that its responsibility should be manifested in a holistic approach towards all of Tarkett’s employees. Tarkett wants to provide a positive environment that can promote employee’s health and wellbeing, help them grow professionally and enable them to deliver excellent work.
Its commitment to sustainability is reflected in solutions that stem from eco-design based on a circular economy powered by the cradle-to-cradle principles. Aligned with the five UN Sustainable Development Goals, Tarkett has been contributing for many years to five of them, deploying its 2020 sustainability roadmap throughout the entire organisation.
Tarkett took the lead in seeking alternatives to phthalate- based plasticisers and decided to apply the strictest quality standards by selecting plasticiser alternatives that are approved for food containers and toys for young children. In 2010, Tarkett proactively started deploying a new phthalate- free plasticiser technology in its North American and Swedish production sites, though this excludes recycled materials, which may contain traces of phthalates. Since 2014, the company has been rolling out the new technology to all its vinyl production sites in Europe and North America.
In 2016, Tarkett undertook a thorough materiality analysis survey to ensure that its sustainability policies are aligned with external and internal stakeholders’ expectations.
Four key topics stood out unanimously:
• Health and safety at work. • Health and safety of products and materials. • Environmental impact of products. • Resource and material use.
These results are fully aligned with our sustainability principles and strengthen Tarkett’s strategic directions, which aim to develop eco-innovation fostering improved indoor air quality, healthy spaces, responsible use of resources and commitments to the circular economy while applying high ethical standards across the value chain.
During 2016 we achieved the following across the global business:
• 31 cradle-to-cradle certifications covering multiple product categories.
• >2,700 ingredients assessed to cradle-to-cradle criteria. • 8,900 tons post-installation and post-consumer flooring collected via ReStart initiative.
• 95% of raw materials were assessed according to cradle- to-cradle criteria.
• 92% of flooring manufactured with low VOC
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• 25% of energy consumption from on-site renewable energy and renewable electricity suppliers.
• -3% of energy consumption vs 2015. • -8% greenhouse gas emissions vs 2015.
As a reliable, recognised leader, Tarkett is spearheading an industry-wide dialogue over responsible use of resource and sustainability. We’re a partner of World Economic Forum on circular economy, climate change and quality of life in the urban environment. Tarkett has also been a member of the CEO Climate Leaders network since the COP21 in 2015 and was one of the first companies to join the Circular Economy 100 from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
PUTTING THEORY INTO
PRACTICE: DESSO DESERT A recent example of this commitment comes with Tarkett’s recent extension to its leading DESSO Desert carpet collection, with nine new colours added to the range. Inspired by the shifting sands of the desert, the carpet’s subtle layered design brings a feeling of vast open spaces to the indoors.
In line with Tarkett’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the Desert collection comes with DESSO EcoBase as the standard backing. This backing contains close to 50% upcycled calcium carbonate sourced from a local water treatment plant. The carpet tiles also contain ECONYL yarn - a 100% regenerated nylon made from recovered waste materials such as fishing nets and yarn waste.
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Driven by the purpose of building a sustainable future together, Tarkett strives to address some important societal challenges, focussing on:
• Combating climate change. • Managing scarce natural resources sustainably.
• Promoting people’s wellbeing through the development of healthy living/ working spaces.
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