Environmental Policy

Tarkett is committed to preserving the environment and will contribute to sustainable development by our responsible and transparent decisions and actions in an approach of continuous development.

Responsibility

• We take responsibility for the environmental impact of our products, services and actions
• Our environmental work endeavors to go beyond the minimum levels specified by legislations.
• We commit to minimize the environmental risks related to our industrial activities by continuously auditing our performance and implementing improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• We will endeavor to minimize the use of material and energy resources and apply the highest environmental standards in all our production sites.
• We will co-operate with authorities and interested parties by analyzing environmental issues and developing sustainable solutions.
• We will convert identified improvement needs into environmental technology programs with clear objectives.
• We will impose the same high standards on our suppliers, contractors, distributors and retailers.

Openness

• We will promote an open-dialogue on environmental issues.
• We will endeavor to increase environmental awareness among our staff, suppliers and customers.
• We will report problems and actions on environmental issues to employees, the public, suppliers and customers.

Tarkett ReUse Environmental Initiative
The ReUse Reclamation Program allows architects, designers and dealers the opportunity to recycle Tarkett carry boards, chip boxes and architectural folders, to reduce or eliminate material deposited into landfills. To recycle sample sets, customers simply pack materials in the self-addressed box, seal with clear packing tape and mail to Tarkett’s recycling center, located outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Tarkett Commercial Tile architectural folders and carry boards may also be returned with postage pre-paid so that no additional cost is incurred by Tarkett customers. Click here to view the Azrock ReUse Brochure.

Tarkett ReUse Reclamation Written Specification
Click here to access PDF of existing spec.

Click here to view list of estimated freight costs to ship reclaimed material.

Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Tarkett recognizes that flooring is a major investment for all consumers, and as such should be protected, well cared for and cost-effective to own. To that end the company has unveiled Tarkett LCC (Life Cycle Cost), a new tool developed to educate consumers about cleaning management, life cycle cost and their overall flooring investment. Tarkett LCC is designed to help customers pick the best and most cost-effective flooring for each commercial application, and to satisfy the varying demands of the different environments. To request a LCC Analysis, click here: Tarkett LCC E-mail Request.

Further reading on PVC
Why Vinyl Brochure
FAQ's on Vinyl
Vinyl Misconceptions

For further research on green building and sustainable products, click the below links to visit these web sites:
United States Green Building Council 
Vinyl Institute
FloorScore Certification