Sustainability Trail

HALL A

 

Furlong Flooring - A22 /A36

Furlong Flooring are committed to protecting the planet while delivering stylish, high-performance flooring. Recycling 99.9% of their waste and aiming for net zero carbon by 2030, they use renewable energy, innovative design, and responsible sourcing to set new standards in sustainability. Their collections—from carpets made with 100% recycled yarn to ethically sourced wood, vinyl, SPC, LVT, and certified laminate—combine durability, elegance, and eco-friendliness. By increasing recycled content, ensuring full traceability, and improving efficiency across operations, they are reducing carbon, eliminating waste, and leading the flooring industry toward a greener future.

 

Abingdon Flooring - A25 / A37
At Abingdon Flooring, sustainability is a core responsibility. They recycle 95% of waste, use renewable energy, deliver carpets with zero-emission vehicles, and protect biodiversity through a dedicated Nature Reserve. Their UK-made Exquisite collection combines luxury with responsibility, using sustainable materials, long-life design, and eco-friendly production. With a clear goal of achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2037, including a transition to green hydrogen, they are leading their industry towards a cleaner, greener future.

Cormar Carpet Company - A28
Their next chapter is defined by bold, measurable targets to strengthen their leadership in sustainable flooring. Over the next five years, they will cut energy use by 30%, power key manufacturing with renewables, achieve net zero across all sites, and further reduce transport emissions with a cleaner fleet. They are also enabling nationwide carpet recycling through partnerships like Innovate Recycle, exploring ways to turn latex waste into fuel, and advancing fibre recycling research with universities. Guided by expert ESG consultancy, these actions ensure they meet today’s challenges while anticipating tomorrow’s—delivering lasting benefits for customers, communities, and the planet.

Alliance Floor Distribution - A35

As of July 2024, Alliance Floor Distribution achieved ISO 14001 certification with a new environmental policy and full workforce training, passing their 2025 audit with zero non-conformances. As a transport company, they are proud to lead with five electric HGVs delivering over 9 million m² of flooring carbon-free this year, alongside 300 weekly carbon-free deliveries into Central London. Their sites feature living roofs with bird and insect habitats, a carbon-neutral truck wash powered by rainwater recycling, and over 2,000 newly planted trees and plants. With 5% fuel savings through advanced driver training, a target for 100% EV or biodiesel trunking fleet, zero waste to landfill by 2025, and additional ISO accreditations in progress, they are setting high standards for sustainable logistics.

 

 

HALL B

F. Ball & Co. Ltd. - Stand B1
F. Ball and Co. Ltd., the UK’s leading flooring adhesives manufacturer, embeds sustainability into every stage of its operations. ISO 14001 certified, they cut energy use with efficient technologies and over 1,700 solar panels, preventing 59 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Their industry-first recycling scheme has diverted 13 tonnes of plastic from landfill, with recyclable packaging and nationwide collection points supporting the circular economy. By reducing raw material use, expanding renewables, and engaging employees in continuous improvement, they are driving measurable progress and setting new standards for sustainable manufacturing.

 

Mapei - Stand B5

Mapei is expanding its Zero Line of low-VOC, high-performance products while investing heavily in renewable energy, with photovoltaic systems installed across sites in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2023 alone, these generated 3.4 million kWh, avoiding 1,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. They also promote circularity through paper bag recycling in Italy, turning used packaging into new bags, and maintain Carbon Reduce certification in the UK with independently verified emissions reporting. Alongside environmental initiatives, Mapei supports cultural, sporting, and community projects worldwide, reflecting a commitment to sustainability that balances environmental responsibility with social well-being.

 

Palace Chemicals - Stand B8

Palace Chemicals is driving sustainability with renewable energy, closed-loop recycling, and zero waste to landfill, backed by over 20 years of ISO 14001 accreditation. They have installed 842 solar panels, converted more than two million containers to post-consumer recycled plastic, and increased the use of recycled content in products like EXTRA-LITE and GEL-TEC. With transparent EPDs, responsible sourcing, and award-winning initiatives, they are reducing carbon impact while delivering high-performance, durable adhesives.

 

HALL C

 

Make An Entrance - Stand C10

Make An Entrance Ltd embeds sustainability in every aspect of its coir matting business, using 100% natural, renewable materials and recyclable packaging while preserving traditional hand-stitched craftsmanship. Their prison workshop programme delivers social impact by training and employing prisoners, alongside environmentally responsible production. With plans to expand internationally, localise manufacturing, and explore circular solutions, they aim to reduce emissions, safeguard heritage skills, and promote social responsibility. By 2030, they strive to be a global leader in sustainable matting, combining environmental, social, and cultural impact.

 

Tarkett - Stand C12

For over 140 years, Tarkett has placed people and the planet at the heart of its flooring business through its Human-Conscious Design® approach. They reduce environmental impact by using renewable and abundant materials, implementing eco-design principles, and promoting circular economy practices such as recycling vinyl, carpet tiles, and linoleum through their ReStart® program. Tarkett has cut greenhouse gas emissions, improved indoor air quality, and expanded renewable energy use while responsibly sourcing raw materials and collaborating with suppliers to uphold sustainability standards. Through ImpacT2027, they continue to innovate, train employees, support diversity, and develop products that combine durability, health, and environmental responsibility, aiming for net-zero emissions, increased recycled content, and safer, more sustainable spaces for generations to come.

 

Cavalier Carpets - C32

 

Greendale Carpets & Flooring - Stand C66

In 2025, Greendale partnered with No Floor No More to donate over £20,000 of discontinued and roll-end carpet, keeping material out of landfill. They complement this with solar-powered production, recycled and recyclable packaging, and a 50% reduction in waste to landfill, much of which is redirected to charities. Many single-fibre ranges are fully recyclable, and ongoing partnerships with charities and suppliers help expand recycling and sustainable practices, keeping environmental responsibility at the heart of their operations.

 

Kronospan - Stand C75

At Kronospan , sustainability is central to operations, from sourcing FSC® or PEFC-certified timber to maximising the use of post-consumer and sawmill waste in production. Their UK laminate flooring site in Chirk supports local suppliers, uses wood efficiently to manufacture MDF, and offers products with negative Global Warming Potential due to the carbon stored in timber. End-of-life flooring is recycled through Silva Recycling Ltd. into particleboard containing at least 85% post-consumer content. Kronospan is advancing decarbonisation by upgrading to a 132kV grid connection, installing biomass CHP and solar PV, converting forklifts to electric, and exploring low-carbon resins, while supporting reforestation efforts with over 100,000 trees planted in the UK last year as part of a broader goal of one million annually.

 

 

HALL M

 

Ball & Young - Stand M27
Ball & Young, as part of The Vita Group, implements sustainability policies aligned with SBTi-validated targets, aiming for Net Zero by 2050, zero waste to landfill by 2040, and reductions in Scope 1–3 emissions, water use, and resource consumption. The Cloud 9 underlay range exemplifies circularity, recycling over 26,500 tonnes of polyurethane trim in 2024 alone, with a take-back scheme for customers and EPDs providing transparent environmental impact data. Vita Group’s strategy is guided by four principles—Driving Circularity, Optimising Resources, Empowering People, and Acting Ethically—focusing on renewable materials, energy efficiency, zero-waste operations, employee development, safety, diversity, ethical supply chain management, and community engagement. Through these initiatives, Vita and Ball & Young integrate measurable environmental, social, and economic outcomes while embedding sustainability across products, operations, and supplier relationships.

 

QA Flooring Solutions - Stand M47
By choosing UK-manufactured Carpet Underlay, you reduce transport-related fuel use and carbon emissions, while supporting the reuse of post-consumer foam from mattresses that would otherwise go to landfill. Many ranges also use eco-friendly materials like recycled rubber crumb, wood fibres, and cork. You can contribute to increasing recycled content in products to at least 75% and to powering manufacturing and distribution facilities with a minimum of 50% renewable energy.

 

HALL K

 

PNR Industries - Stand K6

At PNR Industries, you can reduce environmental impact by using energy-efficient, solar-powered production and recycled yarns. Water-saving and closed-loop recycling systems minimize waste, while certified Modal, bamboo, and recycled polyester fibres ensure renewable, biodegradable materials. By choosing these yarns, you help cut energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions, support ethical supply chains, and contribute to community initiatives—all while delivering high-performance, sustainable textiles.

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HALL Q

 

Salagean Flooring - Q69
Salagean Flooring prioritise sustainability by using mostly reclaimed flooring, collecting orders over two months and shipping from Europe to reduce carbon emissions. The crafting and fitting are done largely by hand, and finishes use VOC-free or low-VOC products. They offer reclaimed flooring in patterns like herringbone, chevron, mansion weave, and Versailles panels, encouraging customers to choose restoration over replacement. Over the next five years, they aim to expand their reclaimed range and develop 100% natural staining and finishing products.

 

Beach Bros - Stand Q74
Beach Bros embed sustainability across operations, recycling vinyl offcuts, roll ends, and office waste through zero-to-landfill systems, while reducing energy use with LED lighting, biomass boilers, and smart controls. Their eco-friendly products include Barefoot Underlays, made from post-consumer mattress PU, and OrganicaCork, crafted from FSC-certified and waste cork. Over the next five years, they aim to expand circular initiatives, increase recycled content to 50% (75% by 2030), cut operational emissions by 40%, improve packaging sustainability, and achieve ISO 14001 certification.

 

Lifespace Flooring - Stand Q80
Lifespace Flooring minimises environmental impact by managing energy, water, and waste across operations, using LED lighting, hybrid or electric travel, and careful contractor selection. Your REACH-compliant carpet tiles are made in a UK carbon-neutral, ISO 9001 facility, with 100% recycled calcium carbonate in key backings, and a take-back scheme ensures end-of-life tiles are recycled. Over the next five years, you aim to increase recycled content and certified products, cut energy use by 25%, divert 90% of waste from landfill, transition to a fully hybrid or electric fleet, and reduce transport emissions by 20%, while engaging staff and communities in sustainability initiatives.

Karndean Design Flooring - Stand Q86
Karndean drives sustainability through its Karndean Evolve programme, focusing on science-based carbon reduction targets, circular economy practices, and transparent supply chain management. You align with measurable goals, including cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 end-of-life emissions by 51.6% by 2030, increasing recycled content, scaling closed-loop recycling, and rolling out renewable energy and fleet electrification. Through ISO 14001 certification, Sedex-audited suppliers, and education on climate action and modern slavery, you ensure responsible operations, safe products, and long-term positive impact for partners, customers, and the planet.

Bjeln - Stand Q88
Bjelin focuses on creating wood flooring that is economically efficient, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting. You use FSC®-certified wood, Woodura® and Nadura® technologies, and precision manufacturing to maximise raw material use, minimise waste, and extend product life. Floors such as Woodura Planks 3.0, Woodura Herringbone 2.0, and Nadura Tiles combine durability, aesthetic design, and sustainability, while most production occurs near sourcing to reduce transport emissions. You continuously improve energy efficiency, expand solar power use, upgrade systems, and implement environmental management alongside ISO 9001 quality standards, ensuring all products meet top certification schemes and support a circular, low-impact lifecycle.

Kahrs - Stand Q96

Kahrs is committed to reducing its environmental impact across the entire value chain. By 2024, you had cut your operational climate footprint by 77% from the 2020 baseline and continue to pursue net-zero across scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040. You prioritise renewable energy, low-carbon operations, circularity, and responsible supplier engagement, while using detailed data to guide improvements. Your Life Authentic wood flooring collection exemplifies sustainability, combining less slow-grown oak, high environmental standards (QNG, M1, A+, Floorscore), and a Bfl-S1 fire rating. Looking ahead, you will implement circular solutions for installation waste, develop science-based targets with the SBTi, and execute a low-carbon transition plan to become climate positive by 2030.

 

Dodhia Industries - Stand Q100