Cradle-to-Cradle Certifications

Our Design Decisions are Rooted in Cradle to Cradle®

At Tarkett, we believe in the Beauty of Circularity — our commitment to designing products that are made to be remade. That’s why the Cradle to Cradle Certified® framework is at the heart of our design and manufacturing approach.

We consider the impact of our products at every stage of their lifecycle — from design and production to end-of-life — because what happens after use is just as important as what happens during production.

Since 2011, we have actively applied Cradle to Cradle® principles, working closely with EPEA (Environmental Protection and Encouragement Agency) and the Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Their independent, third-party assessments help ensure our products meet rigorous standards for health, transparency, and circularity.

The Five Categories of Cradle to Cradle Certified®

1. Material Health: We carefully select and assess ingredients to ensure they are safe for people and the environment.

2. Product Circularity: Our products are made to be remade. Designed for disassembly and reuse, they can be collected and recycled through ReStart^®—our take-back and recycling program—to become raw materials for new flooring.

3. Social Fairness: From sourcing to manufacturing, we uphold ethical practices, fair working conditions, and respect for human rights across our value chain.

4. Water & Soil Stewardship: We treat water with care, managing its use responsibly and protecting its quality in every step of production

5. Clean Air & Climate Protection: We actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and integrate renewable energy into our manufacturing sites.

Cradle to Cradle Certification Levels

The Cradle to Cradle Certified^® label has four levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

To achieve certification, a product must meet minimum criteria in all five categories. Higher certification levels recognise stronger performance across the five Cradle to Cradle categories — encouraging ongoing progress and continuous improvement.