Tarkett, to engage alongside 79 multinationals calling for concrete action on climate change ahead of COP 21
November 23 2015 - 9:47AM
Tarkett, to
engage alongside 79 multinationals calling for concrete action on
climate change ahead of COP 21
Paris, November 23, 2015
Tarkett, a global leader in
innovative and sustainable solutions for flooring and sports
surfaces, joins a coalition of global businesses calling for
concrete action on climate change, ahead of the United Nations
Climate Change Conference of the Parties 21 (COP211) to be held
in Paris from 30 November - 11 December 2015.
This new coalition - comprising 79
CEOs from global companies operating in more than 150 countries and
territories and with a combined revenue of $2.13 trillion -
believes that the private sector has a responsibility to actively
engage in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Open Message², facilitated by the World Economic Forum, extends
an offer to national governments to meet and co-design tangible
actions as well as set appropriate and effective targets.
The global CEOs agree on the need
to take voluntary action to reduce environmental and carbon
footprints, for meaningful and inspirational global action and to
actively manage climate risks and incorporate them into decision
making, not least to realize positive growth opportunities. The
coalition urges the world's leaders to reach an ambitious climate
deal at COP21, aligned with the UN Post-2015 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs3).
"Our whole vision
is geared to drawing on innovation and human ingenuity to transform
our business towards a collaborative circular economy model,
positively impacting people, planet and profits," says Michel
Giannuzzi, CEO of Tarkett, "and for this reason,
we had no hesitation in supporting this vital climate change
initiative, as we believe that a long-term commitment, extending
beyond COP 21, is required to tackle these issues. Smart businesses
of the future will have to reduce their carbon footprint, one of
the key goals of the circular economy. In this way, we can innovate
and drive economic growth that is both profitable and fully
sustainable."
Tarkett is committed to conducting
business in a sustainable way, inspired by the goals of the
regenerative circular economy and Cradle to Cradle principles.
Since 2011, Tarkett has been deploying a comprehensive
sustainability strategy based on its 'closed loop circular design'
model, driven by an extensive eco-innovation strategy which
positively contributes to people's health and well-being and the
planet, at every step of the product life (design, production, use
and recycling).
Tarkett's support for the 'Open
Letter' comes one month after announcing its membership of the
World Economic Forum, where it will be engaged in both the Global
Challenge initiative on the 'Environment and Natural Resource
Security' and as an Industry Partner for 'Infrastructure and Urban
Development'. Following the long-term commitment of Desso, now part
of Tarkett, to promote circular action, Tarkett will continue
contributing to Project MainStream4, a
multi-industry and CEO-led global initiative to accelerate
innovation and help scale up the Circular Economy, organized by the
World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Tarkett has been at the forefront
of shaping transformation within the flooring industry, resulting
in breakthrough eco-innovations and initiatives, such as flooring
solutions that contribute to improved indoor air quality and
well-being, connected living spaces for healthcare services, use of
phthalate-free plasticizers, product design based on high levels of
recycled content, the development of recycling programs and the
implementation of an increased use of renewable energy.
About
Tarkett
Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions
for flooring and sports surfaces. Offering a wide range of products
including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate,
synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in
more than 100 countries worldwide. With 12,000 employees and 34
industrial sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of
flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels,
offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to sustainable
development, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy
and promotes circular economy. Tarkett's net sales of 2.4 billion
euros in 2014 are balanced between Europe, North America and the
region comprising CIS countries, APAC & LATAM. Tarkett is
listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker TKTT, ISIN:
FR0004188670). www.tarkett.com
Investor
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Tarkett - Jacques Bénétreau -
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Tarkett - Alexandra Baubigeat Boucheron -
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Tarkett Media
Contact
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[1] http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en
[2]https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/11/open-letter-from-ceos-to-world-leaders-urging-climate-action/
[3] https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics
[4]http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/project-mainstream-launches-three-new-programmes
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