Tarkett calls for action on climate change

[Paris] Tarkett announced it has joined a coalition of global businesses calling for concrete action on climate change, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties 21 (COP211) to be held in Paris from November 30 to December 11, 2015.

According to the company, this new coalition – comprised of 78 CEOs from global companies operating in more than 150 countries and territories, and with a combined revenue of $2.13 trillion – believes that the private sector has a responsibility to actively engage in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“Our whole vision is geared to drawing on innovation and human ingenuity to transform our business towards a collaborative circular economy model, positively impacting people, planet and profits,” said Michel Giannuzzi, CEO of Tarkett. “And for this reason, we had no hesitation in supporting this vital climate change initiative, as we believe that a long-term commitment, extending beyond COP 21, is required to tackle these issues. Smart businesses of the future will have to reduce their carbon footprint, one of the key goals of the circular economy. In this way, we can innovate and drive economic growth that is both profitable and fully sustainable.”