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Ray Anderson
Founder -
Interface, Inc.
Sustainability in Action
As one of the world's most progressive industrialists, Ray Anderson successfully shifted the focus of his carpet business towards environmental sustainability. And as chairman and founder of Atlanta-based Interface, Inc., Mr. Anderson is making the business case for sustainability. Interface, the world's largest modular carpet company, is the first mover in industrial ecology, pursuing sustainable development in its operations, products, facilities, and the way it does business - while increasing profits.
According to Anderson, "Sustainability doesn't cost; it saves. Our products are better than they have ever been, our people are engaged and inspired by a sense of higher purpose, and the bottom line shows the results: nearly $300 million in costs avoided, and more goodwill in the marketplace than we could have imagined."
In his presentation, Ray describes when and how he became aware of the harm his and other industries were doing to the planet. He radically reoriented his company towards environmental sustainability with the goal of becoming a zero emission, fully sustainable enterprise. He likens this journey to a mountain climbing experience and points out that there many faces – all of which are to be scaled if his goal is to be achieved. |
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Alan Beaulieu
Senior Analyst, Economist, Principal - Institute for Trend Research
Planning for Change
Business leaders need to make timely and effective decisions that enhance profits and market positions. These decisions are made in confidence when they are formulated in the context of thorough, accurate and understandable economic forecasts. You will see and be able to benefit from comprehensive forecasts. Together we will plan effectively for the future, and in doing so be prepared for the dramatic changes to come. We will discuss specific management objectives suited for the next few years, as well as look at the leading indicators you will be using for years to come.
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