Emerald Carpets Achieves Gold Level Certification Under Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards
Emerald Carpets has achieved Gold Certification under the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards, recognizing leadership in sustainability, circularity, and responsible event flooring solutions.
Dalton, GA – Emerald Carpets, a leading provider of event and exhibition flooring solutions, has achieved Gold Certification under the Events Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Event Standards through a rigorous third-party verification process. This recognition underscores Emerald Carpets’ leadership in advancing sustainable practices across the trade show and special events industry.
Emerald Carpets earned Gold Certification through years of investment in product innovation, operational efficiency, and circularity. This achievement places the company among the sustainability leaders in the events industry and makes Emerald Carpets the only vendor in the trade show industry currently holding Gold Certification under the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.
The EIC Sustainable Event Standards are recognized as the leading sustainability framework for the global events industry, evaluating organizations across a broad range of environmental and social responsibility criteria, including climate action, water management, materials and circularity, supply chain management, accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, and social impact.
“Achieving Gold Certification is a significant milestone for Emerald Carpets and reflects years of commitment, innovation, and operational excellence,” said Will Estes, Sustainability Manager at Emerald Carpets. “This recognition validates the work our team has done to build sustainability into our products, operations, and services while continuing to deliver exceptional value and service to our customers.”
Emerald Carpets earned Gold Certification through a combination of measurable operational achievements and continuous improvement initiatives, including:
- Increasing waste diversion from 0% to more than 60% in less than five years
- Operating large-scale carpet reuse and refurbishment programs that extend product life and reduce environmental impact
- Developing ExpoMax™, a proprietary backing technology that enables fully recyclable flooring solutions
- Launching Infinity™ and Genesis, innovative 100% recyclable carpet products designed for circularity
- Offsetting 100% of operational electricity use through the purchase of Renewable
- Energy Credits (RECs)
- Earning recognition as an EPA Green Power Partner
- Implementing water-saving cleaning technologies that conserve approximately 250,000 gallons of water annually
The certification reflects Emerald Carpets’ broader commitment to advancing sustainability within the events industry through innovation, circular economy principles, and responsible resource management.
“This accomplishment would not have been possible without the dedication of the entire Emerald team,” added Estes. “From manufacturing and reclaim operations to logistics, sales, customer service, and leadership, every department played a role in achieving this result.”
As the events industry continues to prioritize sustainability, Emerald Carpets remains committed to developing solutions that help customers reduce environmental impact while maintaining the performance and reliability required for world-class events.
About Emerald Carpets
Celebrating 50 years in business, Emerald Carpets is a leading manufacturer and supplier of event, exhibition, and specialty flooring solutions. Since its founding in 1976, the company has remained committed to delivering high-quality products while advancing sustainability through innovation, circularity, and responsible business practices.
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