10/31/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 09:06
LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, has been named one of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek for 2025.
President and Chief Executive Officer Vic Grizzle said, "We are proud to be recognized as one of America's Greenest Companies. This honor reflects our commitment to sustainability and our focus on innovative products, including our new Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings and Ultima® Low Embodied Carbon ceiling panels, which aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions generated by the construction and operations of buildings. At AWI, we believe that sustainable practices are integral to our business strategy and essential for the future of our planet. Together with our partners, customers and communities, we are working together to build a better future."
In alignment with its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, Armstrong World Industries' 2024 Sustainability Report highlights key initiatives and progress around the company's core sustainability pillars: Healthy and Circular Products, Healthy Planet and Thriving People and Communities. Key areas of focus include reducing company-generated carbon emissions, increasing sourcing of renewable energy, eliminating chemicals of concerns from AWI's full product portfolio and the ongoing ceiling recycling program that has diverted almost 220 million square feet of ceiling tiles from landfill.
The ranking was determined through a comprehensive analysis of data from both public and private companies operating in the U.S. To ensure the highest standards, only companies that meet the European Union's stringent sustainability criteria-considered the most advanced globally-were eligible. A full list of America's Greenest Companies for 2025 can be found here.
Please visit AWI's website to learn more about the company's sustainability strategy and carbon reduction in the built environment.
About Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas. With $1.3 billion in revenue in 2023, AWI has approximately 3,500 employees and a manufacturing network of 19 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture. For over 160 years, Armstrong has pursued innovation and manufacturing excellence to deliver products and services to our customers that can transform how people design, build and experience spaces with aesthetics, acoustics, well-being and sustainability in mind.
Theresa Womble, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
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