1 What should HRM be doing in general to enhance ethical and sustainable approaches to business?Interface FLOR is the modular flooring division of the global company, Interface, based in the US. It is a worldwide leader in the production of environmentally friendly floor coverings and other textiles. The carpet tile was invented in 1955, and Interface has continued to develop the market share ever since. Interface’s goal is to move towards zero emissions, zero oil and zero waste by 2020.

This target is being approached on ‘seven fronts’:

1 eliminate waste;

2 benign emissions (eliminating toxic substances from emissions);

3 operating facilities with renewable electricity sources;

4 redesigning processes to close the technical loop by using recovered and bio-

based materials;

5 resource-

efficient transportation;