May 19, 2021
As with lots of events over the past twelve months, the AJ Summit was hosted on a virtual platform. The advantage of a shift to a digital delivery, is the improved reach of an event like this. This year’s summit was a fantastic way to encourage a wider audience to move in the same direction to address the issues the planet faces.
May 4, 2021
Often technology-driven brands come to mind when people think of companies pledging to reduce or eliminate their carbon emissions. However, to really have an impact on the gigatons of annual emissions that contribute to global warming, businesses across a variety of industries – not just technology – need to go beyond pursuing carbon neutral and aim to develop carbon negative solutions.
April 13, 2021
When considering return-to-workplace plans, designers must do more than keep people safe – they must also foster new and evolving human behaviours. The question that remains top of mind is: How, exactly?
March 24, 2021
In October last year, we achieved an incredible milestone: we launched our first cradle to gate carbon negative carpet tiles in the Americas. I’m proud to share that from today our customers across the Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia (EAAA) region can specify our first carbon negative carpet tile collection, Embodied Beauty™, and our first carbon negative microtuft product, Flash Line.
March 24, 2021
Whether organising your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cosy living, it always seems that just when you catch up to a design craze, insiders are already on to the next. So while the ascendance of Ikigai was intriguing, skepticism seemed wise. Ikigai, which translates to “having a purpose” in English, is of Japanese origin, associated with the feeling of self-fulfillment earned by pursuing a meaningful life. Today, it’s being embraced by the creative community.
February 12, 2021
Climate change is the biggest long-term issue for our planet and 2021 is a pivotal year in our response. Despite stories circulating around about temporary reductions in carbon emissions in 2020, the challenges posed by global warming remain and are more pressing as than ever before.
January 12, 2021
After a turbulent 2020, it seems like everyone is looking for the new year to provide stability and optimism. And this desire is certainly reflected in Pantone’s choice for its Colour of the Year 2021. This year, not only do we have one colour but two – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating!
January 5, 2021
Last month we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, where the goal set was to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius. Recent data from the World Meteorological Organization notes we are not headed in the right direction with carbon dioxide levels set to continue at record numbers
December 11, 2020
On the eve of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement anniversary we are once again proud to partner with CISL in knowledge sharing to support the development of climate neutral business planning framework
December 4, 2020
Our carbon footprint, which is responsible for global warming, is created by the volume of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by the products and services we consume
As a leading figure in biophilic design, Oliver is working with global modular flooring manufacturer Interface to raise the awareness of the benefits of design inspired by nature. A prominent thinker in the architecture industry and owner of Heath Design Ltd, Oliver is also a writer and TV presenter.
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Becky Gordon 
Interface 
Nigel Stansfield 
Jon Khoo 
Natalie Makowski 
Laetitia Boucher