1、SHAW INDUSTRIES SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2012LOOKING AHEADSUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INNOVATIONTHATS THE SHAW GREEN EDGE.Its our commitment to creating the most beautifuland sustainableflooring in the world.And to helping create a better planet for our customers,our associates and our communities in the pr
2、ocess.Rooted in our drive to continuously improve every aspect of our business,the Shaw Green Edge guides everything we do,every dayfrom maintaining the health and well-being of our people and communities,conserving energy and water and recycling raw materialsto designing Cradle to Cradle products t
3、hat can be remanufactured over and over again.Because setting the standard for environmental excellence,social responsibility and product design is more than our responsibility.Its also good business.And its our legacy.34 6 Executive Messages 8 Corporate Profile 10 Sustainability Governance&Manageme
4、nt Approach 13 Brands 14 Awards 17 18 Stakeholders 20 Memberships,Partnerships&Affiliations 23 Associates 24 Health&Wellness 27 Education,Training&Leadership 28 Diversity&Inclusion 29 Safety 31 Community 32 34 Designing Responsibly 36 Product Stewardship 38 Global Certifications&Standards 41 Sustain
5、able Supply Chain 42 Globalizing Local Manufacturing 43 44 Building Sustainably 48 Energy Conservation&Greenhouse Gas Reduction 50 Transportation 56 Water Reduction 58 Waste Management 60 Recycling 63 66 Sustainability Leadership Message 69 Other Disclosures 70 About this Report 71 Independent Accou
6、ntants Review Report 72 GRI Application Level Check 74 GRI Index 76PRINCIPLESRESPONSIBILITYLOOKING AHEADPEOPLEDESIGNTABLE OF CONTENTS5Shaw Industries Group,Inc.616 East Walnut Avenue Dalton,GA 30721 USA 800.720.7429 info 2013 Shaw,a Berkshire Hathaway Company6PRINCIPLES7DEAR STAKEHOLDER,It is refres