Tarkett, to engage alongside 79 multinationals calling for concrete action on climate change ahead of COP 21 - Seite 2

Tarkett's support for the 'Open Letter' comes one month after announcing its membership of the World Economic Forum, where it will be engaged in both the Global Challenge initiative on the 'Environment and Natural Resource Security' and as an Industry Partner for 'Infrastructure and Urban Development'. Following the long-term commitment of Desso, now part of Tarkett, to promote circular action, Tarkett will continue contributing to Project MainStream⁴, a multi-industry and CEO-led global initiative to accelerate innovation and help scale up the Circular Economy, organized by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Tarkett has been at the forefront of shaping transformation within the flooring industry, resulting in breakthrough eco-innovations and initiatives, such as flooring solutions that contribute to improved indoor air quality and well-being, connected living spaces for healthcare services, use of phthalate-free plasticizers, product design based on high levels of recycled content, the development of recycling programs and the implementation of an increased use of renewable energy.

About Tarkett
Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for flooring and sports surfaces. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. With 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to sustainable development, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy and promotes circular economy. Tarkett's net sales of 2.4 billion euros in 2014 are balanced between Europe, North America and the region comprising CIS countries, APAC & LATAM. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker TKTT, ISIN: FR0004188670). www.tarkett.com     

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[1] http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en
[2]https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/11/open-letter-from-ceos-to-world-lead ...
[3] https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics
[4]http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/project-mainstream-launch ...

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