Sustainable and Low VOC Flooring
Sustainable Flooring Solutions for a Healthier Future
FOR HUMANKIND
IN EVERY DECISION WE MAKE AND EVERY ACTION WE TAKE.
Milliken’s innovative flooring solutions pave the way for a more sustainable future. By prioritizing Climate Action, Health + Wellness, and ethical standards, we create low VOC recycled flooring options that enhance the well-being of both people and the planet.
CLIMATE ACTION
Science Based
Targets Initiative
URGENT CLIMATE ACTION IS NECESSARY
Milliken is proud to be one of the first 50 companies worldwide with verified, science-based net-zero targets from Science Based Targets Initiative.
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M/PACT™ Carbon
Offset Programme
Low-carbon products are essential to sustainability
By addressing materials selection, design innovation, and responsible manufacturing, Milliken has an extensive portfolio of Low Carbon* flooring options. All verified through third-party EPDs.
*as defined by Low Carbon forum
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Cradle to Cradle
A COMMITMENT TO CIRCULARITY WITH CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED® FLOORING
Milliken's Cradle to Cradle Silver products are certified according to design principles for climate protection, circularity, material health, stewardship, and social fairness.
Discover over 1000 recycled flooring product options using recycle yarn and recycled materials in the backing.
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N/XT Life™
MILLIKEN FLOORING DESERVES A SECOND LIFE
Milliken’s cushion backing increases the product longevity.
Supporting Reuse for many lives through Milliken’s N/XT Life™ Circularity Programme, TractionBack® adhesive free installation protects both the carpet tile and the subfloor for ease of replacement.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRACTIONBACK 2.0 ≫ EXPLORE N/XT LIFE™ CIRCULARITY PROGRAMME ≫HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cushion Backing
The right flooring can have a positive impact on WELL-BEING for healthier, happier, and more productive spaces
That's why our products feature cushion backing, providing enhanced ergonomics and improved acoustics for a more comfortable, calmer, and less stressful environment.
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Works with WELL
EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO HEALTHY SPACES
That's why we have over 800 cushion and resilient flooring products aligned with Works with WELL and biophilic design principles contributing to more WELL features. We support the WELL standard through certified showroom spaces and qualified WELL APs.
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Red List Free
Material Transparency is Vital
That’s why all our carpet tiles are third-party Verified Red List Free, are low VOC, and are certified for Material Health to Cradle to Cradle Silver standard, allowing you to breathe more easily.
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World's Most
Ethical Companies
acting with integrity means delivering on our sustainability promise
For 18 years in a row, Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, and is one of only 6 companies appearing every year since the award was founded in 2007.
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EcoVadis
Excellence in sustainability matters
With a GOLD EcoVadis rating, Milliken ranks in the top 5% for sustainable practices, labour and human rights, ethics, and responsible procurement.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Transparency regarding our environmental impact holds us accountable
Milliken earned an A- rating in climate change with the Carbon Disclosure Project — above the North American average of C — placing us in the highest ranks among industry peers. CDP, the world’s largest global disclosure platform, encourages transparent, voluntary reporting, propelling a shift toward a more sustainable economy.
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OAKLAND AIRPORT
The Oakland International Airport partnered with Milliken and Hoem & Associates to update the flooring in Terminal 1, using Milliken’s durable Motionscape carpet, which is Cradle-to-Cradle certified and contains 41% recycled content. 50,000 square feet of old carpet were recycled through Circular Polymers. This collaboration showcases a commitment to sustainable design and circularity by minimizing landfill waste and ensuring the reuse of carpet materials.
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La Poste du Louvre in Paris underwent a major transformation, led by Dominique Perrault. The design incorporated Milliken’s Tracing Landscapes and Crafted Series carpet collections, with biophilic and acoustic elements enhancing the workspaces. The project also earned multiple sustainability certifications, including LEED Gold and BREEAM, with Milliken’s eco-friendly materials contributing to the building’s environmental impact.
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Deloitte's 1 New Street Square office in London combines environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing. At the time of certification, it was the largest WELL Certified™ Gold 'New and Existing Interiors' project in the world, achieving BREEAM Outstanding for its environmental design. The project featured Milliken’s Colour Compositions, Clerkenwell, Time Piece, and Dissident 2.0 collections, all carbon neutral and using at least 60% total recycled content.
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The Australian Red Cross Headquarters in Adelaide highlights sustainability through environmentally conscious design. Key features include a 95kWp solar panel system, high-bay windows, and reduced roof sheeting to optimise natural light and reduce energy use. The project incorporates eco-friendly elements such as electric vehicle chargers, sensor-based utilities, and carbon offset Milliken carpet tiles. These initiatives align with the Red Cross’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while fostering inclusivity and well-being.
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The Sub Station No. 164 project in Sydney exemplifies sustainability through the adaptive reuse of two historic industrial buildings. Designed by fjcstudio, it integrates heritage elements with a seven-storey sculptural glass addition, achieving a 23% reduction in embodied carbon and operating on renewable electricity. Certified with multiple sustainability accolades, including a 6 Star Green Star rating and Platinum WELL v2 Pilot certification, the project prioritises reduced carbon footprints and occupant well-being. Features such as the Whale Song flooring collection enhance air quality, ergonomics, and acoustics, further aligning the development with sustainable and biophilic design principles.
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