Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Interface embraces and supports core values in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environmentand ethical practices (the Core Values). Interfaces Core Values reflect the organizations global commitment to conduct its businessin an ethical and responsible manner. The Core Values are as follows:Human RightsInterface supports fundamental human rights for all people, and is committed to complying with employment laws in every country in which it operates. Interface strives to create an organization wherein all people are accorded unconditional respect and dignity; one that allows each person to continuously learn and develop.

Labor StandardsInterface supports and upholds the elimination of discriminatory practices with respect to employment and occupation and respects diversity within its business operations. Interface further supports the elimination of all forms of forced, bonded or compulsory labor. Interface acknowledges its associates lawful right to freedom of association and rights under applicable law to choose a collective bargaining representative, if desired.

Interface condemns all forms of exploitation of children. Interface does not recruit child labor and supports the elimination of exploitative child labor.

EnvironmentInterface is committed to sustainability and to doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment. Interface is a responsible steward of the environment.

Ethical PracticesInterface seeks to maintain accountability, integrity, and high ethical standards in the pursuit of the companys business objectives. Interface engages in honest and ethical conduct to comply with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.

Business Conduct and EthicsInterfaces Code of Business Conduct and Ethics covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets out policies to guide all employees, officers and directors of the company. The Interface Code of Business Conduct and Ethics can be found HERE and in the Investor Relations section of this website. Interface has expanded the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to include an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery statement that can be found HERE and in the Investor Relations section of this website.

Supply Chain

Supplier Code of ConductInterface is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly. In this spirit, we have established a Supplier Code of Conduct to define the expectations and key standards we have regarding the operations of our suppliers. The Interface Supplier Code of Conduct can be found HERE.Supply Chain EngagementFrom the initial Request-for-Proposal process to Supplier Summits to one-on-one connections, Interface engages with its suppliers to help drive our sustainability progress by helping them to understand and reduce their impacts.

Interface recently partnered with a major university to provide sustainability training to two of our core yarn suppliers. The training summits included educational sessions from the university as well as presentations from Interface associates, all with the goal of furthering our suppliers sustainability progress and encouraging them to support us on our mission.

We have also held supplier summits at our own factories, introducing suppliers to our mission and educating them on our business strategies, our operational objectives, our supply chain processes, our use of life cycle assessment and our adoption of Environmental Product Declarations. Our life cycle assessment work has taught us that the majority of our environmental impact is from our raw materials, making it essential for us to engage with our suppliers to meet our goals. From these conversations, Interface has worked with suppliers to successfully develop industry leading innovations.

Interface has successfully driven our Life Cycle Assessment efforts up the supply chain by working one-on-one with suppliers to provide primary data for our LCA of our products. This allows us to more accurately measure the impacts of our raw material choices, and also provides our suppliers with knowledge of their own impacts.Safety

Interface is committed to the health and safety of its 3,500 associates around the world. We are creating a culture where every employee in the company understands that safety is his responsibility.Interface Safety VisionIt is imperative that all our employees understand and believe that they are Interfaces most valuable asset and that their health and safety is our priority (and a core value of our Company). Our ambitious goal is simple to have a completely injury-free workplace. Toward that end, we will commit resources to provide a safe work environment at each of our locations worldwide.Global Safety ProgramsWe have implemented global programs designed to engage associates in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.Safety CorrectionsThe Safety Corrections program encourages all associates to recognize and correct safety risks, including unsafe actions and physical hazards. The purpose of this program is to enhance employee engagement in safety, increase risk recognition, and empower associates to correct hazards.Safety ConnectionsThe purpose of Safety Connections is to promote a strong safety culture by encouraging interactions and communication between leaders and associates on issues related to safety. Our goal is for each supervisor/leader to make at least one Safety Connection per week.Critical Risk SurveysCritical Risk Surveys are designed to reduce the risk of serious injury. Each supervisor is expected to complete a Critical Risk Survey once per shift per week.Safety PerformanceInterfaces safety performance is a testament to our commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our associates. Our Total Reportable Accident Frequency Rate has declined 68% from 3.95 in 1999 to 1.25 in 2013.

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Interfaces culture is defined by employees galvanized around a shared vision of sustainability. In 1994, Interface adopted a bold new vision for the company, pledging to become a sustainable business (learn more in the Interface Story section) and started a now 20 year Mission to achieve it, one we now call Mission Zero (TM). This Mission transformed our company and has inspired our 3,500 global associates. Our associates tell us they feel connected to a "higher purpose" because of Mission Zero and they are working to change our business and their local communities. Recently we visited our manufacturing locations around the world to document the inspiring stories of associates taking our mission to heart and sharing their passion with their colleagues, their families and the local community. We called this documentary project I Am Mission Zero and you can watch the videos here:

Interface Americas in LaGrange, Georgia, United StatesInterface Americas in West Point, Georgia, United StatesInterface Europe in Scherpenzeel, The NetherlandsInterface Europe in Craigavon, Northern IrelandInterface Asia in Chonburi, ThailandTraining and DevelopmentInterface is dedicated to encouraging our associates growth and professional development. We recognize that continuous learning is essential to the success of our people.

In addition to job-related training and skills development, we provide leadership development and team building education. We encourage our employees to expand their understanding and knowledge around sustainability through internally designed courses and development programs as well as in collaboration organizations like the The Natural Step and Biomimicry 3.8.Strengths-Based CultureInterface believes that associates who are encouraged to take full advantage of their inherent strengths will be more satisfied, more engaged and more productive in their work. We have adopted the Gallup Strengths-Based Organization model to identify and develop the strengths of individuals across all levels of the business. Employees are encouraged to complete the Gallup Strengths Finder to identify their talents. The results give managers, Certified Strengths Coaches and the associate a starting point and common language from which to build a plan to develop talents into true strengths.Volunteerism and PhilanthropyInterface has a long history of volunteerism and philanthropy. Our regional businesses work with local organizations, spending countless hours restoring the communities where we live and work.

For almost a decade, our team in the Americas has integrated community-service into their annual sales meeting through Legacy Projects. Working with local organizations, our sales, marketing and management associates spend hours giving back to the community. Past projects have included installing carpet at shelters and schools, building homes for families in need, and environmental service projects including cleaning up natural areas.

Globally, Interface partners with the United States Green Building Council for Green Apple Day of Service a day dedicated to projects that give parents, teachers, students, and companies the opportunity to transform schools into healthy, safe and productive learning places. Learn more about past service projects and future events at www.mygreenapple.org.

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