Sustainability as Business Advantage at InterfaceFLOR
About the Webinar
Interface Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpet, has been a global leader in sustainability since Ray Anderson's 'spear in the chest' moment in 1994. On this call, Melissa explains how InterfaceFLOR reinvented their fiber supply chain in order to offer the industry's first post-consumer recycled nylon fiber using a ‘carrot’ vs. ‘stick’ approach, and shares how sustainability uniquely plays a role in business development, sales training, and stakeholder engagement for the company.
Melissa Vernon is the Director of Sustainable Strategy for InterfaceFLOR. She supports sales efforts and researches trends and opportunities in the green product market. As a liaison between several departments, she ensures Interface customers receive a more holistic approach in creating commercial interior environments to meet the needs of client, community, and environment. She is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute’s GreenFormat Team, which is developing a common reporting format and database for sustainable product information. She graduated from the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute and holds an MBA from the Business School.