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Better for Business, Better for the Planet: Our New Recycled Core Initiative

At Godfrey Hirst, our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement has led us to explore innovative solutions in our production processes.

Our Social Impact: Local Legacy, Real Impact

As we celebrate 160 years of locally made, we honour not just our heritage - but our ongoing commitment to invest in the people and places where we operate and protect the environment.

Take 3 For The Sea: Eastern Beach Clean-Up 2025

On 4 April 2025, Godfrey Hirst proudly hosted its annual Take 3 for the Sea clean-up event, this year taking place at Eastern Beach in Geelong.

Supporting a Stronger Geelong: Godfrey Hirst’s Continued Partnership with Geelong Connected Communities

Godfrey Hirst is a supporting sponsor of Geelong Connected Communities.

Godfrey Hirst Honoured with Dual Wins at Geelong Manufacturing Council Awards

Godfrey Hirst has cemented its position as a leader in sustainable and high-quality manufacturing, taking home two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Geelong Manufacturing Council Awards Night.

Give Where You Live Foundation

Godfrey Hirst is proudly supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation, an organisation dedicated to building a fairer and more equitable community across the Geelong region.

Using Carpet Fibres for Stronger Concrete

Engineers have discovered an innovative way to enhance concrete strength and reduce cracking by incorporating scrap carpet fibres. This exciting development not only improves the durability of concrete but also promotes product circularity in the construction industry.

Godfrey Hirst achieves Gold Medal rating by EcoVadis

Godfrey Hirst is excited to announce that we have earnt a Gold medal rating by EcoVadis[1] for the second year in a row. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, as a recognition of their EcoVadis Rating.

Latest ESG Report

We are proud to publish our second Oceania Regional Impact Report highlighting our local environmental and social initiatives.

Celebrating Australian Made Week

Since 1865 – Celebrating Australian Made Week at Godfrey Hirst.

Earth Day 2024

Celebrating our approach to becoming a more sustainable business.

Take 3 For The Sea Barwon River Clean-Up 2024

Proudly supporting Take 3 for the Sea for the fourth year in a row.

Wildlife Warriors X Godfrey Hirst

Proud supporters of Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors.

Supporting The PNG Foundation

Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial are proud supporters of PNG Foundation.

G21 - Geelong Region Alliance

Improving the lives of people within the greater Geelong region.

Godfrey Hirst Achieves Gold Medal Rating By EcoVadis

Recognising improvements in company sustainability standards.

Plastic Packaging Initiatives

Reinvesting in our people and our planet for future generations.

GFLOI and GLAM Visit

Students get a first-hand look at how carpet is manufactured right here in Geelong.

Proud Sponsors Of Deakin’s Engineering Student Excellence Awards

Godfrey Hirst are proud sponsors of the Deakin Engineering Student Excellence Awards Event and have been dating back to 2007.

The Carbon Conscious Carbon Capture Offsetting Project 1

Australia's first Climate Active Carbon Neutral carpet manufacturer

Providing Energy Efficient Lighting

Updating our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Reducing Water Usage

Improve the energy and water consumption everyday.

Solar Powered Palletised Warehouse

Generating clean energy, reducing our reliance on non-renewable resources.

Sims Metal Recycling

Reduce, reuse and repurpose metal scraps for a better future.

Compressor Efficiency Sustainability

Dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through careful and responsible resource management.

Believe in Better - Our Approach To Sustainable Business

As the Oceanic subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, we belong to a global network of leading products, brands and world-class manufacturing and we know that our future depends on the work we do today.

Recycling Waste Carpet into Innovative Fibrecrete

Repurposing waste carpet into inovative concept product.

Australian Made Carpet

Godfrey Hirst supplies high quality Australian and New Zealand made wool, synthetic and triexta carpets, throughout Australia.

Greenrate Top Score Healthier Hard Flooring Solutions

Godfrey Hirst are delighted to have achieved Global GreenTag, GreenRate, Level A certification for a number of our Hybrid and Vinyl Plank floors.