1. Sustainability November|12
Newsletter
CEO foreword
Tarkett environmental strategy:
Design products for reuse according to Cradle to Cradle principles
with a minimized impact on the environment.
Instead of Regulating the Past, Organize the Future.
"Tarkett commitment to people and to the
environment is fully embedded in our
What is Tarkett environmental strategy ? values, through which we recognize the
important responsibility that we have as
a company to take care of our environ-
Did you ever ask yourself what sustainable means? The answer is not easy and not just mental and social impacts.
defined by one formula. Beyond being a business constraint,
corporate sustainability at Tarkett is an
For us at Tarkett, sustainability is more than just an environmentally friendly product. In opportunity to continuously improve our
fact, we have defined sustainability by putting people and the environment at the operations, and to develop our capacity to
heart of our strategy and our daily life. That’s how we will create the future together. innovate and differentiate.
We continue in our strong commitment to
The world’s population is growing fast. The same counts for global consumption. The idea the United Nations Global Compact,
is not to do things better but to do the right things from the very beginning. We need to following its essential principles and
working to promote this commitment with
move away from primary resource consumption that follows the “take-make-dispose all our stakeholders.
pattern”. Instead, we need to think more in a way of re-using materials indefinitely
To achieve its objectives and monitor our
without compromising on quality or value that help people to live well on our planet: progress, we formally structured our
we call it Circular, Closed looped and Networked design. corporate sustainability strategy in 2011,
making it a true management tool as well as
 Our first step was the Balanced Choice® approach, with the introduction of the four an innovation driver to build Tarkett’s future."
major elements of the product life cycle: Michel Giannuzzi
 Good materials: the choice of good materials in the design of our products, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 Resource stewardship: the responsible use of resources in our operations,
 People friendly spaces: the well-being and health of people during
 The choice of materials that are safe for people & the environment
product use and maintenance, and that can enter into a technical or biological cycle.
 Reuse and Recycle: the recycling at end of life to eliminate
waste.
 We are now going one step further by applying the
Cradle to Cradle principles. End of life becomes end of
use. Our aim is to close the loop by designing products  The responsible use
with Good Materials only, allowing to either Reuse of resources in our
operations.
our products at the end of use into new products of
similar or higher quality (technical cycle) or to
return to the biosphere as safe nutrients
(biological cycle).
Our new logo illustrates our circular and closed
Sustainability
loop approach and incorporates the four key
elements of our environmental strategy.
 The recycling at the
In 2011, we have embraced
CM
end-of-life to eliminate
the Cradle to Cradle challenge waste and to design
new products with
in a partnership with the good materials.
German Scientific Institute EPEA.
Their role is to support us in our
cradletocradle* development in becoming a
“Circular Company” by assessing the quality of the materials  The well-being of people
during product use and
we use and helping us identify the best reuse options. maintenance.
* Certified products Linoleum and Wood
Sustainability
Tarkett confidential - Christophe Reithler - Nov2012

2. What are the initiatives that support Tarkett environmental Sustainability Newsletter
strategy ? November|12
resource people
stewardship friendly
Good materials Resource People friendly spaces
Reuse
stewardship Spaces and Recycle
good materials
Our initiatives: Our initiatives: Our initiatives: Our initiatives:
 Choose good materials, that  Eliminate usage of fresh and  Design solutions ensuring  Eliminate all manufacturing
meet or exceed all regulatory potable water. health, safety and indoor air waste.
standards, (e.g. REACH, PROP65,  Decrease energy consumption quality.  Develop take-back programs
phthalate-free plasticizers). and greenhouse gas emissions.  Design solutions that are and increase the amount of
 Increase the share of  Increase share of renewable eco-effective to install and products we recycle.
abundant, renewable or recycled energies. maintain.
materials (while not harming the
food chain).
Our achievements: Our achievements: Our achievements: Our achievements:
 The new TWE LVT range is  50% of Tarkett plants are  All products (excl. rubber)  Collection programs: ReUSe
made with around 50% of equipped with closed water with emission levels below 100 in France and Sweden, ReStart
recycled materials. circuit avoiding the use of fresh micrograms/m3 (low emission). in North America. Six plants
water. The objective is 100% in IQ , VCT, TWE-LVT and Fiberfloor equipped with recycling
2020. at emission level under the limit capabilities.
of quantification (10 µg/m3).
Tarkett Corporate
What is the Cradle to Cradle® certification ? Social Responsibility
The Cradle to Cradle® certification program evaluates a product’s safety to humans and  Tarkett’s commitment to Social
Responsibility is an expression of the
the environment and its design for future life cycles. It is based on five main criteria : company’s relationship with people.
 Material Health,
 Material Reutilization, Our objectives :
 Renewable Energy Use, To be a great place to work and well
 Water Stewardship, CM
integrated in local communities.
 Social Responsibility. Our strategy :
CERTIFIED
Depending on the evaluation results, four levels of certification  Safety, respect and integrity,
can be achieved: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Basic.  Talent development, empowerment
We successfully obtained C2C certification for our Linoleum cradletocradle and diversity,
 Proactive communication and social
xf products (C2C Silver) and our Wood products (C2C Silver). S I LVE R dialogue,
We are also currently working to certify further products.  Involvement with local communities.
Tarkett facts and figures
 In June 2012, Fiberfloor has been certified  Tandus Infinity initiative: In 1994, Tandus flooring  In 2011, Tarkett received the BFM Green Business
"Asthma & Allergy Friendly" by the was the first manufacturer in the Award by ADEME (French Agency for
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of carpet industry to achieve a complete environment and Energy manage-
America (AAFA). closed-loop recycling program. ment, Ernst & Young and BFM (French
The Asthma & allergy friendly™ ER3 is the carpet range with a recycled television business news channel).
certification program tests and identifies PVC backing and Ethos, a PVC-free range This award recognized Tarkett major
consumer products that are more suitable for people in with a PVB backing which is a high performance polymer achievement related to its environmental strategic
living with asthma and related allergies. from disposed windshield and safety glass. development.
Your Tarkett Sustainability Network ? Sustainability events
 Anne-Christine Ayed Executive Vice-President Research, Innovation & Environment  Tarkett partner of Housing of the futur -
 Alain Casoli Group Environment and Standard Technical Manager Hâbitat du futur
 Véronique Bouchard-Bienaymé Group External Communications Director Paris (France) 4 Dec. 2012 to 4 Dec. 2013
 Paul De Lajudie Group Projects Director  Sustainable Living Festival
 Phil Welch WCM Central Pillar Manager for Safety & Environment Melbourne (Australia) 9-24 February 2013
 Roberto Jacono TWE Marketing Project Director
 Diane Martel TNA Vice President of Environmental Planning and Strategy
 Tom Ellis Tandus Flooring Vice-President Marketing
 Lynn Preston Tandus Flooring Technical Environnement Manager
 Valery Kochetkov TEE Executive Director
What is coming next ?
 Olga Kurdo TEE ISO Specialist  The next newsletter will present
 Suncica Vjestica TEE Environment Manager the Cradle to Cradle program at Tarkett.
Sustainability
Tarkett confidential - Christophe Reithler - Nov2012