Halifax’s InterfaceFLOR awarded ICAEW Sustainability accolade at the National Business Awards
InterfaceFLOR, whose UK office is based in Shelf, Halifax, celebrated with the cream of British business at the prestigious and influential National Business Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The flooring company was awarded with the ICAEW Sustainability Award.
The company, a worldwide leader in the design and production of high-quality, high style, innovative carpet tiles, is widely regarded as an environmental pioneer for its bold ambition to become the industry’s first sustainable business by 2020.
Judges said of the company: “InterfaceFLOR is one of the leading innovators in business and it is good to see such a strong candidate in this category.”
Robin Fieth, Executive Director of ICAEW and judge said: "ICAEW believes that it will be those businesses that have embraced sustainability that will have the best long term prospects for success. A commitment to creating a sustainable business has to be a vital part of today’s successful business strategy. The ICAEW Sustainability Award winners InterfaceFLOR have done just that with their commitment to Mission Zero, a pledge to eliminate their environmental impacts by 2020, which runs right through their business. They are worthy winners of a very strong field this year.”
Steve Hamilton, UK and Ireland Sales Director for InterfaceFLOR said: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award. It is great recognition for the company's achievements as we continue to embed sustainability within the business as part of our Mission Zero goal. It is also testament to all of our employees who over the past 17years have made a valuable contribution and helped us get to where we are today''
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP delivered the welcome address to 1,100 top UK business leaders and entrepreneurs in attendance.
The ICAEW Sustainability Award Winner: InterfaceFLOR
From left Oliver Greenfield, Head of Sustainable Business and Economics, WWF (Judge 2010 & 2011), Steve Hamilton, Director of Sales & Marketing, InterfaceFLOR and Robin Fieth, Executive Director, Finance & Operations, ICAEW
Visit www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk for the full list of winners and images.