Executives with Crossville, Inc., a domestic manufacturer of porcelain tile collections, have announced the release of the company’s 2016 Sustainability Report. In 2014, Crossville became the first tile-only manufacturer to release a third party-compiled sustainability report based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and and ISO 26001 frameworks.
The 2016 edition of the report is updated to reflect the latest data and details compiled with input from Crossville’s stakeholders as gleaned through a formal survey and follow-up discussions conducted by Nashville-based WAP Sustainability Consulting ,the third party consulting firm. It meets the requirements of LEED V.4 MRc3 Credit.
“Being green is part of our corporate DNA—and so is being transparent about our responsible manufacturing processes. It’s fitting that we’re releasing the latest version of our corporate Sustainability Report as part of our 30th anniversary year,” explains Lindsey Waldrep, Vice President of Marketing for Crossville. “The information in this comprehensive report substantiates the measurable value and positive impact of our environmental practices.”
The report’s sections are organized to spotlight Crossville’s sustainable accomplishments in product design, waste management, operations, and energy consumption. The report provides a full GRI Index so that those who reference the document may readily access key data and details, in adherence with G4 requirements as defined by GRI.
The full report may be accessed via the Crossville website by clicking here.
About Crossville, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Crossville Inc. is a U.S.-owned and operated manufacturer of award-winning tile collections for residential and contract applications. Its headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Crossville, Tennessee. Crossville, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Curran Group, a private holding company renowned for its core values of family, respect, partnership, integrity, and improvement.
An industry innovator, Crossville is the first U.S. tile manufacturer to achieve the following:
– produce large format tile on site,
– manufacture tile with certified recycled content,
– develop the Tile Take-Back® Program for recycling fired porcelain tile,
– achieve certification of its waste recycling programs,
– achieve TCNA’s Green Squared certification for all of its U.S.-produced tile lines,
– distribute a complete line of large format, thin porcelain panels (Laminam by Crossville), and – become a net consumer of waste.
For more information on Crossville, visit www.crossvilleinc.com.
