###### ESG Governance
Our Board of Directors oversees all areas of the overall ESG commitments at Interface. Our Nominating and Governance Committee, chaired by our Lead Independent Director, is responsible for monitoring and advising the company's management regarding environmental, social, and related governance matters that are significant to the company.
###### "Sustainability is core to Interface's DNA and drives decision making across many facets of its business – including corporate responsibility, human capital management, safety, ethical behavior, and corporate governance. The Board of Directors is committed to supporting Interface as it creates a sustainable business model for itself and for the Earth." – Chris Kennedy, Lead Independent Director of the Interface Board [...] ###### Climate Governance
Interface has adopted an integrated, strategic approach to ensuring effective management of climate strategy and measurement. Essential components of this approach include:
###### Key individuals
responsible for climate
strategy
###### Science-based
climate action plan
###### Executive Leadership
and Board of Directors
oversight and approval of climate
strategy and issues
###### Annual report
on progress on our climate targets
Our sustainability strategy, including climate-related issues and goals, is reviewed with the Board of Directors as part of our annual strategic planning sessions and as important matters arise. Annual budgets and capital expenditure plans, including those driven by climate-related strategies and issues, are reviewed and approved as part of our annual budget process.
Our Chairman of the Board is responsible for overseeing key strategic issues including our climate strategy and climate-related issues. Our chairman monitors progress on climate goals and targets and provides guidance to the CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) on climate strategy.
The CSO is responsible for developing and leading our climate strategy, and reports directly to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), who reports to our CEO. Their role includes creating a framework for and implementing our Climate Take Back™ initiative, measuring success, identifying projects and activities to reduce climate emissions to meet our company targets, and reporting progress internally and externally. The CSO also leads a global team that provides technical assistance and support to the company's sustainability goals at all levels throughout the business.
Our climate impacts from operations are monitored through our global environmental metrics program, EcoMetrics™, and our product climate impacts are monitored as part of our robust Life Cycle Assessment program.