Keynote speaker George Bandy, Jr. has held senior sustainability roles at companies including Amazon, Mohawk Industries and Interface
By ProInstaller Editorial Team
George Bandy, Jr. will deliver the keynote at this year’s Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 15-16 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Currently serving as vp and chief sustainability officer of Andersen Corp., Bandy has held senior sustainability roles at companies including Amazon, Mohawk Industries and Interface. He is also past chair of the board of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Summit serves as a forum for manufacturers, distributors, architects, designers, policymakers, sustainability professionals, procurement leaders and value-chain partners to explore emerging policy frameworks, life-cycle transparency and collaborative approaches. It is co-hosted by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI), National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (NTMA), National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and Tile Council of North America (TCNA).
“This year’s Summit builds on the strong momentum of past gatherings while advancing industry-wide dialogue on key priorities such as material health, circularity and supply chain alignment,” said Summit chair, Bill Griese. “We’re excited to welcome an expanded lineup of thought leaders to the 2026 event, and we’re especially pleased that both the Pre-Summit Primer and all panels have been approved as Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) continuing education courses by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).”
The Summit serves as a forum for manufacturers, distributors, architects, designers, policymakers, sustainability professionals, procurement leaders and value-chain partners to explore emerging policy frameworks, life-cycle transparency and collaborative approaches.
Other Summit highlights will include:
- Pre-Summit Primer for the latest information on green building standards and initiatives affecting the flooring industry.
- Architect and Designer Panel sharing real-world sustainability specifier decisions and criteria.
- Cross-Category Manufacturer Panel examining how carpet, ceramic, laminate, stone, vinyl, wood and other flooring sectors are advancing sustainability through circular design, embodied carbon reduction, transparency and evolving industry standards.
- Green Building Tools Panel demystifying the LCA, EPD, and material database landscape while clarifying how data platforms, software and transparency tools support informed design and specification decisions.
- Supply Chain Leadership Forum bringing manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers together to align sustainability goals and translate design intent into measurable, real-world outcomes.
- Networking Receptions & Tabletops to connect with peers, sustainability solutions providers and thought leaders.
For more information, visit https://flooringsummit.com/program.
