Interface Unveils First-Ever Carbon Negative Rubber Flooring Prototype
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon negative nora® rubber flooring prototype that stores more carbon than it emits during manufacture. This innovation follows the company's commitment to invest in carbon reduction without relying on offsets. The prototype achieves a negative carbon footprint through cradle-to-gate measurement, incorporating bio-based and carbon-storing raw materials.
Since acquiring nora systems in 2018, Interface has reduced its rubber portfolio's carbon intensity by 26% since 2019. The prototype builds on the success of Interface's 2020 launch of Embodied Beauty™, the industry's first carbon negative carpet tile collection. The company plans to make this carbon negative rubber product commercially available in late 2025, targeting sectors like healthcare, education, and transportation.
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) ha presentato un innovativo prototipo di pavimento in gomma nora® carbon negative che immagazzina più carbonio di quanto ne emetta durante la produzione. Questa innovazione segue l'impegno dell'azienda a investire nella riduzione del carbonio senza fare affidamento su compensazioni. Il prototipo raggiunge un'impronta di carbonio negativa attraverso una misurazione dal «cradle-to-gate», incorporando materie prime bio-based e in grado di stoccare carbonio.
Dal suo acquisto di nora systems nel 2018, Interface ha ridotto l'intensità di carbonio del suo portafoglio in gomma del 26% dal 2019. Il prototipo si basa sul successo del lancio nel 2020 di Embodied Beauty™, la prima collezione di piastrelle in moquette carbon negative del settore. L'azienda prevede di rendere disponibile commercialmente questo prodotto in gomma carbon negative nel fine 2025, mirando a settori come sanità, istruzione e trasporti.
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) ha presentado un innovador prototipo de suelo de goma nora® negativo en carbono que almacena más carbono del que emite durante su fabricación. Esta innovación sigue el compromiso de la empresa de invertir en la reducción de carbono sin depender de compensaciones. El prototipo logra una huella de carbono negativa a través de la medición de «cuna a puerta», incorporando materias primas basadas en biocompuestos y que almacenan carbono.
Desde la adquisición de nora systems en 2018, Interface ha reducido la intensidad de carbono de su cartera de goma en un 26% desde 2019. El prototipo se basa en el éxito del lanzamiento en 2020 de Embodied Beauty™, la primera colección de losetas de moqueta negativas en carbono del sector. La empresa planea hacer este producto de goma negativo en carbono disponible comercialmente a finales de 2025, enfocado en sectores como la salud, la educación y el transporte.
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE)는 제조 과정에서 배출하는 것보다 더 많은 탄소를 저장하는 혁신적인 탄소 음성 nora® 고무 바닥재 프로토타입을 공개했습니다. 이 혁신은 탄소 감소에 대한 회사의 헌신을 따르며, 상쇄에 의존하지 않습니다. 이 프로토타입은 요람에서 문까지 측정을 통해 부정적인 탄소 발자국을 달성하며, 바이오 기반 및 탄소 저장 원자재를 포함합니다.
2018년 nora systems를 인수한 이후, Interface는 2019년 대비 고무 포트폴리오의 탄소 밀도를 26% 감소시켰습니다. 이 프로토타입은 2020년에 낸 Embodied Beauty™의 성공을 기반으로 하며, 이는 업계 최초의 탄소 음성 카페트 타일 컬렉션입니다. 회사는 2025년 말까지 이 탄소 음성 고무 제품을 상업적으로 제공할 계획이며, 의료, 교육 및 운송과 같은 분야를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) a dévoilé un prototype de revêtement de sol en caoutchouc nora® négatif en carbone qui stocke plus de carbone qu'il n'en émet lors de sa fabrication. Cette innovation s'inscrit dans l'engagement de l'entreprise à investir dans la réduction du carbone sans se fier à des compensations. Le prototype atteint une empreinte carbone négative grâce à une évaluation de type « cradle-to-gate », intégrant des matières premières biosourcées et stockant du carbone.
Depuis l'acquisition de nora systems en 2018, Interface a réduit l'intensité carbone de son portefeuille de caoutchouc de 26% depuis 2019. Le prototype s'appuie sur le succès du lancement en 2020 de l'Embodied Beauty™, la première collection de dalles de moquette négatif en carbone de l'industrie. L'entreprise prévoit de rendre ce produit en caoutchouc négatif en carbone disponible commercialement fin 2025, en ciblant des secteurs tels que la santé, l'éducation et le transport.
Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) hat einen bahnbrechenden carbon negative nora® Gummiboden-Prototyp vorgestellt, der mehr Kohlenstoff speichert, als während der Herstellung emittiert wird. Diese Innovation folgt dem Engagement des Unternehmens, in die Kohlenstoffreduzierung zu investieren, ohne auf Ausgleichsmaßnahmen angewiesen zu sein. Der Prototyp erreicht einen negativen Kohlenstofffußabdruck durch die Messung von Wiege wie zur Tür, wobei bio-basierte und kohlenstoffspeichernde Rohstoffe integriert werden.
Seit der Übernahme von nora systems im Jahr 2018 hat Interface die Kohlenstoffintensität seines Gummiportfolios um 26% seit 2019 reduziert. Der Prototyp baut auf dem Erfolg von Interfaces 2020 eingeführtem Embodied Beauty™, der ersten carbon negative Teppichfliesen-Kollektion der Branche, auf. Das Unternehmen plant, dieses carbon negative Gummi-Produkt Ende 2025 kommerziell verfügbar zu machen, wobei die Sektoren Gesundheitswesen, Bildung und Transport im Fokus stehen.
- First-ever carbon negative rubber flooring prototype in the industry
- 26% reduction in rubber portfolio's carbon intensity since 2019
- Product stores more carbon than emitted during manufacturing
- Planned commercial launch in late 2025
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The unveiling of Interface's carbon negative rubber flooring prototype represents a groundbreaking technological advancement in sustainable manufacturing. The innovation stems from sophisticated material science, incorporating bio-based and carbon-storing raw materials into rubber manufacturing processes. The 26% reduction in carbon intensity since 2019 demonstrates significant operational efficiency improvements.
The cradle-to-gate carbon negative achievement without relying on offsets is particularly noteworthy, as it represents true manufacturing innovation rather than carbon accounting strategies. This aligns with emerging market demands for genuine carbon reduction solutions rather than offset-dependent approaches. The commercial viability of carbon-storing flooring could reshape industry standards, especially in sectors like healthcare and education where rubber flooring is prevalent.
This development positions Interface strategically in the growing sustainable building materials market. With increasing regulatory pressure and corporate ESG commitments, the timing of this innovation is optimal. The $1.3B market cap company's focus on healthcare, education and transportation segments is particularly shrewd, as these sectors often have substantial sustainability requirements in their procurement processes.
The planned commercial release in late 2025 provides sufficient runway for market preparation and potential premium pricing strategy development. The prototype's showcase at BAU, Europe's premier building materials trade fair, suggests a strong focus on the European market, where environmental regulations are typically more stringent and sustainable product adoption rates higher.
The integration of natural rubber with additional recycled and bio-based materials to achieve carbon negativity marks a significant materials engineering achievement. This innovation builds upon Interface's success with their Embodied Beauty™ carpet tile collection, demonstrating cross-category knowledge transfer in materials science. The challenge of maintaining performance standards while incorporating higher percentages of bio-based materials is substantial, making this achievement particularly noteworthy.
The focus on cradle-to-gate carbon footprint indicates careful consideration of the entire supply chain, from raw material extraction through manufacturing. This holistic approach to materials selection and processing could set new benchmarks for the flooring industry's sustainability standards.
Latest Innovation Demonstrates Company’s ‘All In’ Strategy to Store More Carbon Across Full Product Portfolio
Interface is showcasing the carbon negative prototype at BAU, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, taking place 13-17 January, 2025, in
The nora by Interface rubber flooring prototype has a carbon negative footprint when measured cradle-to-gate, storing more carbon than it emits from raw material extraction through manufacturing and packaging. In 2020, Interface launched Embodied Beauty™, the industry’s first carbon negative carpet tile collection, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 30-year sustainability journey. Leveraging learnings from this carpet tile innovation, Interface sourced and incorporated bio-based and carbon-storing raw materials into its rubber manufacturing to create an industry-first prototype.
“Bio-based materials like natural rubber have been an integral part of our nora rubber flooring for decades as we have sought to lower the carbon footprint of our products,” said Mario Kröger, Head of Research and Development for the nora brand. “Our experienced R&D team has made incredible strides to find the right mix of design and material innovations to achieve a carbon negative footprint – an important step in our journey to become carbon negative by 2040. We have measured the prototype’s cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and achieved carbon negativity, without offsets. This is an exciting achievement that shows our commitment to reducing environmental impacts across our full product portfolio to achieve our ambitious climate goals.”
Interface acquired nora systems in 2018 and, since then, has been working ardently to bring its expertise in low-carbon design and manufacturing to the rubber flooring category. Through manufacturing innovation, Interface successfully lowered the carbon intensity of its rubber portfolio by
“This prototype reaffirms our ‘all in’ commitment to repurpose former offset investments towards innovation projects that result in direct carbon reductions within our operations and across our supply chain,” said Liz Minné, Head of Global Sustainability Strategy at Interface. “More than ever, rubber is emerging as a priority flooring solution for commercial interiors, especially in healthcare, education, transportation, and other industrial segments. By offering our customers a carbon negative rubber solution in the future, we can help them reach their sustainability goals without compromising on design or performance benefits.”
Interface aims to make the carbon negative rubber product commercially available in late 2025. This proof-of-concept prototype will be further refined and prepared for commercialization over the coming months, ensuring it meets the highest levels of design, quality, and performance required for all Interface products.
To view the carbon negative rubber prototype, visit Interface at BAU – booth #310 in hall A6. To learn more about Interface’s sustainability journey, visit interface.com/allin.
About Interface
Interface, Inc. (NASDAQ: TILE) is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Learn more about Interface at interface.com and blog.interface.com, nora by Interface at nora.com, FLOR at FLOR.com, and the company’s sustainability journey at interface.com/sustainability.
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