Unlock New Opportunities for Thought Leadership with SB Webinars

Shaw Industries Announces Its 15th Annual Sustainability Report

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has released its 15th annual corporate sustainability report, highlighting the company's progress toward its goals in material health, clean air and climate protection, product circularity, water and soil stewardship and social fairness.

Through continuous improvement and innovation across the enterprise, Shaw is on track to optimize 100 percent of its products to Cradle to Cradle® design principles and to achieve net-zero emissions in its enterprise operations by 2030.  

In addition to this progress, the report focuses on the company’s commitment to its sustain[HUMAN]ability® strategy – putting people at the heart of its efforts. Highlights from the report include: 

  • Cradle to Cradle Certified® milestones  
  • Almost 90 percent of the products Shaw manufactures are Cradle to Cradle Certified (based upon 2022 sales) 
  • Shaw holds more Cradle to Cradle certifications than any other company in the world 
  • Introduced award-winning ReWorx™ hybrid flooring and expanded certification to additional synthetic turf products 
  • Significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and resource intensity 
  • Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions are now 60 percent lower than Shaw’s 2010 baseline, supporting the company’s goal to achieve net-zero enterprise operations by 2030 
  • Lowered the embodied carbon footprint of numerous product lines designed for the commercial market while also making them carbon neutral 

Read full story here.

Upcoming Events

October 13-16, 2025
SB'25 San Diego
US Event
More Information

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Circularity by Design: How to Influence Sustainable Consumer Behaviors
Webinar
Sponsored by Sustainable Brands
More Information

December 11-12, 2024
SB Member Network: Shifting Customer Behavior and Demand December Member Meeting
Member Event
Sponsored by Amazon
More Information

Related Stories

Beyond cardboard recycling PRESS RELEASE
Beyond cardboard recycling
MGM Resorts Signs Agreement to Expand Renewable Energy Use PRESS RELEASE
MGM Resorts Signs Agreement to Expand Renewable Energy Use
Wood coatings with intention PRESS RELEASE
Wood coatings with intention
Norwegian Cruise Line partners with Drinique to launch new sustainable serveware for breakfast deliveries PRESS RELEASE
Norwegian Cruise Line partners with Drinique to launch new sustainable serveware for breakfast deliveries
Eastman Naia™ team empowers future generation of sustainable fashion designers PRESS RELEASE
Eastman Naia™ team empowers future generation of sustainable fashion designers
Expanded Capabilities at Dow Pack Studios Help Customers Design for Performance and Recyclability PRESS RELEASE
Expanded Capabilities at Dow Pack Studios Help Customers Design for Performance and Recyclability