Sustainability

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the talented and dedicated women across our business who continue to shape our company, strengthen our culture and lead with integrity.

Godfrey Hirst Awarded Clean Economy Grant for Circular Manufacturing Research

Godfrey Hirst is proud to be part of a new research partnership exploring innovative ways to transform carpet manufacturing waste into durable, large-scale infrastructure products.

Godfrey Hirst Australia Achieves Platinum Medal Rating by EcoVadis

Godfrey Hirst Australia is proud to have earnt a Platinum Medal Rating by EcoVadis, placing us among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.

Leading the Way: Godfrey Hirst Achieves Australia’s Highest Environmental Carpet Standard – ECS Level 4+

At Godfrey Hirst, sustainability is at the core of what we do. We were the first manufacturer in Australia to achieve Environmental Certification Scheme (ECS) Level 4+ status, with 248 certified products and counting, we remain the industry leader today.

2024 ESG Report

We’re proud to be doing our part, both as a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, and as a committed member of the Australian and New Zealand communities we serve.

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.

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.

World Environment Day 2024