On July 16, 2024, Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) released its 15th annual impact report, Surfaces with Purpose, highlighting the Company’s 2023 advancements in sustainability and showcasing global initiatives that demonstrate Mohawk’s dedication to both people and the planet.
“Sustainability is more than a good philosophy; it is good business,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lorberbaum. “Our business is dedicated to delivering results for our investors, customers, employees and communities. Our products are manufactured utilizing sustainable practices that help to lower our carbon footprint, conserve resources and incorporate significant recycled content, including almost 60 billion plastic bottles during the past decade.”
Mohawk is the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, with skilled teams and modern manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The company provides a wide range of residential and commercial products tailored to local market preferences, including a variety of sustainable options.
“For customers, this report is an opportunity to see the impact that Mohawk is making through our sustainable products and practices,” said Chief Sustainability Officer Malisa Maynard. “Mohawk is committed to a sustainable future through product innovation and product circularity, including carbon, waste and water reduction. I am proud of the progress our global team made in 2023, and we are focused on achieving even greater outcomes.”
Key points from Mohawk’s 2023 impact report:
– Mohawk surpassed its greenhouse gas emissions intensity target in 2023, achieving a 36% reduction from its 2010 baseline. The company was acknowledged by USA Today as a leading force in the fight against climate change in both 2023 and 2024.
Mohawk recovered 44.9 million pounds of end-of-life products through recycling and repurposing last year.
In 2023, approximately 58% of Mohawk’s manufacturing waste was recovered, recycled or reused.
Mohawk’s global water withdrawal intensity improved by 42% from its 2010 baseline in 2023, with millions of gallons of wastewater reused in or eliminated from manufacturing processes contributing to the improvement.
Over 40% of Mohawk’s employees in the United States represent Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Recently, Mohawk was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s top workplaces for diversity and women.
Over 10% of Mohawk’s global workforce has been with the Company for 25 years or more.
Mohawk’s 2023 global recordable incident rate has dropped approximately 10% compared to five years ago due to safety program enhancements.
In 2023, Mohawk expanded its “Culture of Care” through sustainability partnerships, including Plastic Bank®, One Tree Planted® and Rhinory®.
For Mohawk’s complete 2023 impact report, please visit here.
About Mohawk Industries
Mohawk Industries is the leading global manufacturer of flooring products that enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s industry leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate its brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. During the past three decades, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations on five continents. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring as well as chipboard, melamine board, high pressure laminate decorative panels and insulation products. Mohawk’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Eliane, Elizabeth, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, Grupo Daltile, IVC Commercial, IVC Home, Karastan, Leoline, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Mohawk Home, Performance Accessories, Pergo, Quick-Step, Unilin and Vitromex. For more information, please visit mohawkind.com.
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