Keen visitors to our website, blog readers or followers on our social media platforms will understand how seriously we take sustainability, so we were delighted to welcome Milliken to our roster of leading flooring brands.

Milliken’s environmental philosophy is almost unparalleled in the flooring sector, and through an unblinkered approach to responsible manufacturing, it continues to push the boundaries of innovation to create more sustainable carpet tiles and luxury vinyl planks.

In this blog, we delve deeper into how Milliken approaches climate change through its M/Pact Carbon Neutral Programme that provides carbon-neutral carpet and LVT anywhere in the world, including Ireland!

In 2021, Milliken Floor Coverings launched its M/PACT™carbon neutral programme. The mission was to make all of its carpet and LVT globally available as carbon-neutral products. Today, this has become a reality, allowing everyone commercial project specification to embrace a commitment to a more sustainable future.

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How they do it?

As well as sourcing more sustainable raw materials, improving manufacturing and transport efficiency and recycling, Milliken has taken steps so that M/PACT products offset their entire cradle-to-gate carbon footprint* through third-party Verified Carbon Standard Credits, which support renewable energy and carbon reduction technologies to combat climate change. By choosing Milliken’s M/PACT products through Flooring Providers, you can be confident that your selection is carbon neutral.

·     Investing for the future

Milliken invests in renewable energy credits, verified carbon offsets, and has started investing in its own renewable energy projects. Additionally, it continues to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support local supply chains.

·     Enhancing the wellness of users

Climate change directly affects human health and well-being. As a founding member of the Well Living Lab and aWELL Portfolio member, Milliken is committed to designing products that improve the quality of life and enhance well-being in indoor spaces.

·     Circular approach

Milliken remains committed to advancing a circular economy, focused on reducing the use of new raw materials and minimising waste.

·     Material Mix

Milliken continues to design products with high recycled content incorporated into as many layers as possible in order to reduce environmental footprint. Every product offers 100%material transparency down to 100ppm. This commitment to material transparency and ongoing efforts to enhance material health is central to its dedication to combating climate change. Additionally, end-of-life Milliken carpet tiles can be kept out of landfill through the Milliken Carpet Take Back programme.

·     Neighbourhood watch

Milliken utilises its global manufacturing network and local supply chains to minimise carbon emissions by sourcing materials locally when possible and producing goods close to customers, reducing shipping distances. Its European manufacturing facilities operate on100% certified renewable electricity and are ISO50001 Energy ManagementStandard certified, providing a framework to continuously reduce carbon footprint — an industry first.

·     Joint efforts

The M/PACT™ program is designed for the longterm, recognising that the fight against climate change is a sustained effort.As a global manufacturing company, Milliken has set 2025 targets aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, aiming for a 25% reduction in indexed greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and to be net zero by 2050.

At Flooring Providers, we are committed to contributing to this mission, partnering with Milliken and our customers to ensure that your future carpet tile and LVT choices not only meet your design and performance expectations but also reduce their impact on our planet.

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