Reflecting on its environmental and social responsibility initiatives, Mannington Mills Inc. has published its second Values in Action report detailing programs aligned around the company’s four core values of “Care,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Control Our Own Destiny” and “Work Hard/Play Hard.”
“Across Mannington Mills, talented people are working together to think about how we can best lessen our environmental impact and better serve our associates, customers, communities and planet. They are balancing our business performance mandate with our commitment to being a values-driven company,” said Zack Zehner, executive chairman of the board.
Since last year’s report:
- Mannington Mills associates spent 6,765 hours pursuing professional development, policy and safety awareness, and other training.
- The company signed on to the United National Global Compact, demonstrating its commitment to advancing best practices around human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
- Mannington became the first corporate sponsor and first flooring manufacturer to join Build Reuse, an organization dedicated to the recovery and reuse of building materials, and construction workforce development programs.
- The company achieved +Vantage Vinyl verification for its continuous improvement efforts in resource efficiency, emissions, and health and safety.
- Mannington formed a new corporate partnership with Feeding America through the company’s Working Together to Care for Our Communities campaign that includes financial contributions from associates, the Campbell family and members of the company’s board of directors.
- Reported year-over-year progress driving down carbon, energy, water and waste intensity, requiring fewer resources to produce its products.
These actions build on the commitments outlined by Mannington in 2022 to:
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
- Immediately reduce global emissions by offsetting the equivalent of 105% of the cradle- to-gate greenhouse gas emissions of all domestically manufactured commercial flooring products.
“We’ve achieved a great deal over the years, but I liken our environmental and social responsibility efforts to a flywheel. The more we do–the more we turn the wheel–the more we want to do,” said Tom Pendley, president and CEO. “As we move forward, we’re also setting exacting standards for the raw materials in our products to further protect the environment and those who trust our flooring. And while our safety metrics are already low, we will always prioritize the safety of our associates in every part of the company.”
Mannington Mills’ complete 2023 Environmental and Social Responsibility Report is available here: Values in Action.
