Eco-labels and Standards

At Interface, transparency is key: it allows our customers to choose products that best meet their needs. That’s why all our products and processes are certified under international and/or local green certification programmes.

Interface also partners organisations at the forefront of advancing sustainability in the Asia Pacific.

Environmental Product Declarations

Our product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) contribute to LEED v4. Companies disclose in their EPDs traditionally confidential information about how their products are made. In addition, they must perform a comprehensive life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040 standards. From this information, an EPD is developed based on ISO 14025 standards. Both the EPD and the LCA have to be third party verified.

View our EPD's here >>

ISO

ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) is a global network that identifies what international standards are required by business, government and society, develops them in partnership with the sectors that will put them to use, adopts them by transparent procedures based on national input and delivers them to be implemented worldwide.

View our ISO Accreditations here >>

Product sustainability certifications

		Interface carpets made in Australia
		Green Star - Best Practice for PVC Concerns about the environmental and health impacts of PVC building products led to the development of the PVC Best Practice Guidelines by the Green Building Council of Australia under its Green Star programme, which “assesses the sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, fitouts and communities”. A credit can be earned within Green Star when the PVC products used meet the Best Practice Guidelines. Interface products made in Australia have been assessed and verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to comply with the Green Building Council of Australia’s Best Environmental Practice PVC. View Interface's Best Practice guidelines for PVC >>
		Environmental Certification Scheme (ECS) – Level 4 The Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) is a national carpet grading scheme. An extension of this is the Environmental Certification Scheme (ECS), which offers guidance on the environmental performance of carpet. Among other things, ECS-certified carpet manufacturers must adhere to a code of practice that details performance standards for raw materials, manufacturing, in-service use and end-of-life treatment. The ECS has four levels of certification – ECS Level 4 is the top grading. Our products are classified ECS Level 4. View our Environmental Certification Scheme (ECS) certificates here >>
		Global GreenTag's GreenRate certification – Level A Global GreenTag’s GreenRate certification is a product rating system recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It has been set up to meet the criteria of the Green Star® “Sustainable Products” credits. Interface carpet tiles backed with CushionBac®RE are certified “Level A”. View our certificates here: Carpet Tiles Nylon 6 - CushionBacRE Nylon 66 - CushionBacRE Nylon 6 - GlasBac LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Rubber (nora) Norament Noraplan

		Interface carpets made in China
		Best Practice Guidelines for PVC Concerns about the environmental and health impacts of PVC building products led to the development of the PVC Best Practice Guidelines by the Green Building Council of Australia under its Green Star programme, which “assesses the sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, fitouts and communities”. A credit can be earned within Green Star when the PVC products used meet the Best Practice Guidelines. Interface products made in China have been assessed and verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to comply with the Green Building Council of Australia’s Best Environmental Practice PVC.
		Global GreenTag's GreenRate certification – Level A Carpet Tiles Nylon 6 - CushionBacRE Nylon 66 - CushionBacRE
		The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus The Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus programme sets a high standard for indoor air quality by certifying products with very low levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. As a prerequisite for initial certification, carpets must undergo a 14-day testing process as directed by California's Section 01350 Standard Practice for VOC Testing. View our certifications here >>
		GREENGUARD Gold Certification Products awarded the GREENGUARD Gold Certification by UL Environment are subject to advanced dynamic environmental chamber testing, along with exposure modelling and analytical measurements, to ensure they do not contain more than stipulated levels of VOCs, formaldehyde, ozone and phthalates. The certification tests for suitability of the use of these products by sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly. Our tiles backed with GlasBac® and GlasBac®RE are GREENGUARD Gold certified. View our Greenguard Gold Certifications here >>
		NSF/ANSI 140 – Gold Certified NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet is a U.S. national standard that measures and certifies the sustainability of commercial carpets based on lifecycle assessment principles. All our carpets made in China are Gold certified. View our NSF 140 certificates here >>

		Interface carpets made in Thailand
		Best Practice Guidelines for PVC Concerns about the environmental and health impacts of PVC building products led to the development of the PVC Best Practice Guidelines by the Green Building Council of Australia under its Green Star programme, which “assesses the sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, fitouts and communities”. A credit can be earned within Green Star when the PVC products used meet the Best Practice Guidelines. Interface products made in Thailand have been assessed and verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to comply with the Green Building Council of Australia’s Best Environmental Practice PVC.
		Global GreenTag's GreenRate certification – Level A Carpet Tiles Nylon 6 - CushionBacRE Nylon 66 - CushionBacRE
		Carbon Reduction Label Launched jointly by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (Public Organisation), Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD) and Thailand Environment Institute (TEI), the Carbon Reduction Label helps consumers identify the unit greenhouse gas emissions of products and services as a way of informing their purchasing decisions. Interface carpets backed with GlasBac® and GlasBac®RE have been awarded the Carbon Reduction Label. Our certificates are available upon request.
		The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus The Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus programme sets a high standard for indoor air quality by certifying products with very low levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. As a prerequisite for initial certification, carpets must undergo a 14-day testing process as directed by California's Section 01350 Standard Practice for VOC Testing. View our certificates here >>
		GreenPro Ecolabel GreenPro is a third-party labelling programme developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry in India and recognised by the Global Ecolabelling Network. Scored against multiple criteria including Product Design, Product Performance, Raw Materials, Manufacturing Process, Waste Management, Life Cycle Approach, Product Stewardship and Innovation, GreenPro-labelled products emit fewer air pollutants, are free of prohibited substances and offer proven product and environmental performance. Carpet tiles bearing the GreenPro Ecolabel are recognised as Green (Type I Ecolabelled) products by the Government of Malaysia and Thailand Environment Institute.
		NSF/ANSI 140 – Gold Certified NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet is a U.S. national standard that measures and certifies the sustainability of commercial carpets based on lifecycle assessment principles. All our carpets made in Thailand are Gold Certified. View our NSF 140 certificates here >>
		Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) Certification Scheme — Four ticks The SGBP certification scheme adheres to the ISO 14024 Type I Environmental Labelling Programme and assesses building products on their environment-related features. The SGBP scheme is well-recognised by the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark scheme and can score additional points under the Scheme. Our carpet tiles have a four-tick rating under the SGBP scheme and are listed in the SGBP directory – we were the first carpet company to achieve this rating. Our certificates are available upon request.

		Luxury vinyl tiles Interface luxury vinyl tiles are accredited under the following sustainability-related programmes:
		Best Practice Guidelines for PVC Concerns about the environmental and health impacts of PVC building products led to the development of the PVC Best Practice Guidelines by the Green Building Council of Australia under its Green Star programme, which “assesses the sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, fitouts and communities”. A credit can be earned within Green Star when the PVC products used meet the Best Practice Guidelines. Interface luxury vinyl tiles have been assessed and verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to comply with the Green Building Council of Australia’s Best Environmental Practice PVC.
		FloorScore® FloorScore® is an indoor air quality (IAQ) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives and underlayments. Jointly developed by SCS Global Services and Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), FloorScore® is recognised by building rating systems including LEED v4, WELL, BREEAM, and CHPS. View our FloorScore® certificates here >>
		Global GreenTag's GreenRate certification – Level A Global GreenTag’s GreenRate certification is a product rating system recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It has been set up to meet the criteria of the Green Star® “Sustainable Products” credits. Interface luxury vinyl tiles are certified “Level A”. LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)
		NSF/ANSI 332 – Silver Certified NSF/ANSI 332 Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings is a U.S. national standard that measures and certifies the sustainability of resilient flooring products based on lifecycle assessment principles. All Interface luxury vinyl tiles are Silver certified. Our certificate is available upon request.
		Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) Certification Scheme — Three ticks The SGBP certification scheme adheres to the ISO 14024 Type I Environmental Labelling Programme and assesses building products on their environment-related features. The SGBP scheme is well-recognised by the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark scheme and can score additional points under the Scheme. Our luxury vinyl tiles have a three-tick rating under the SGBP scheme and are listed in the SGBP directory. Our certificate is available upon request.

		Adhesives
		The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus The Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus programme sets a high standard for indoor air quality by certifying products with very low levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Our TacTiles® are tested and certified under the Green Label Plus programme. View our Green Label Plus certificates here >>
		Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) Certification Scheme — One tick Intertac Plus adhesive ordered through Interface Thailand is certified under the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) Certification Scheme. The SGBP certification scheme adheres to the ISO 14024 Type I Environmental Labelling Programme and assesses building products on their environment-related features. The SGBP scheme is well-recognised by the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark scheme and can score additional points under the Scheme. Our certificate is available upon request.

		Memberships We are active members of green building organisations across Asia Pacific:
		Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Interface Australia is a member of the GBCA, which was established in 2002 to develop a sustainable property industry in Australia and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions. GBCA is an Established Member of the World Green Building Council.
		Green Building Japan (GBJ) Interface Japan is a member of the GBJ, which was established in February 2013. It is a forum of organisations and individuals that aim to promote a sustainable built environment, and it is currently the only organisation of LEED professionals and users in Japan that collaborates with the US Green Building Council on LEED-related programmes.
		Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Interface India is a member of the IGBC. Established in 2001 as part of the non-profit coalition, the Confederation of Indian Industry, the IGBC was formed in 2001 and offers a suite of services including green building training programmes and certification services. The IGBC is an Established Member of the World Green Building Council.
		Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) Interface Indonesia is a member of the GBCI. Founded in 2009, the GBCI is committed to public education, furthering the application of environmental best practices and facilitating the transition into a sustainable global building industry. GBCI is an Established Member of the World Green Building Council.
		Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) Interface Singapore is a member of the SGBC. The SGBC was launched in 2009 to advocate green building design, practices and technologies, and drive environmental sustainability in the building and construction industry in Singapore. It is an Established Member of the World Green Building Council.
		Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) Interface Vietnam is a member of the VGBC, which was established in 2007 with the aim of raising awareness and build capacity for the development of green buildings in Vietnam. The VGBC developed LOTUS, a collection of market-based green building rating tools developed for the Vietnamese built environment that are based on internationally-recognised green building rating systems such as LEED and BREEAM. Products listed in the VGBC’s green database are recognised to be environmentally friendly. The VGBC is a Prospective Member of the World Green Building Council.
		The Vinyl Council of Australia Interface Australia is a member of the Vinyl Council of Australia, which was formed in 1998 to advance the environmental sustainability of the Australian PVC industry through research and promotion.