Mohawk Industries Inc.
MHK.US | Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of flooring products. The company designs, manufactures, sources, distributes, and markets a wide range of flooring, including carpets, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Mohawk serves various markets, including res...Show More
Better Health for All
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Mohawk Industries faces lawsuits alleging severe, widespread health damage from PFAS contamination linked to its carpet manufacturing
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, with PFAS levels in local drinking water reportedly 445 times the EPA's permitted limits
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, leading to a public health crisis
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. Murray County, Georgia, specifically alleges the company concealed the dangers of these PFAS chemicals
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. While Mohawk designs some flooring for healthy indoor environments, including PVC-free and hypoallergenic options
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, and has integrated air pollution control technologies
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, no specific remediation efforts for the PFAS contamination are mentioned. The company reports 6 consecutive years with no material data breaches as of 2024
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, and has a Privacy Policy and an AI Use in the Workplace Policy
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. Mohawk also offers comprehensive mental health programs for its employees, including behavioral health professionals
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, mental health apps
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, 24/7 counseling
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, and training for psychological risks
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, and its subsidiary Godfrey Hirst supports an external mental health organization
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Mohawk Industries' core business is floor manufacturing, not financial services.
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The company does not offer lending, deposit services, or any other financial products to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed for financial institutions, are not applicable to Mohawk Industries.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Mohawk Industries agreed to a $1.9 million settlement in October 2024 to resolve wage abuse claims for hourly, non-exempt employees in California
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. These claims included unpaid overtime, meal and rest period violations, and other wage-and-hour breaches
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. Previously, in April 2010, the company reached an $18 million settlement with approximately 48,000 former and current employees who alleged that Mohawk knowingly employed undocumented workers to suppress wages
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Mohawk Industries has implemented initiatives for fair trade and ethical sourcing, prohibiting child and forced labor, and ensuring adherence to human rights.
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The company conducts supplier audits and assessments for compliance.
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Mohawk adheres to the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, communicating expectations on human trafficking and slavery through its Supplier Code of Conduct.
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In 2024, Mohawk achieved Platinum Level LF-02 Sustainability Certification, the highest level by NALFA, requiring third-party review and validation of compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
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In 2023, it became the first NALFA member to achieve Sustainability Certification, assessing principles throughout the supply chain and demonstrating commitment beyond tier-1 suppliers.
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Mohawk joined the Responsible Procurement Program (RPP) in 2019 for responsible wood sourcing.
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A diverse supplier program is in development, with targets set for 2024.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Mohawk Industries has a robust whistleblower policy, offering 24/7 anonymous hotlines staffed by a third party
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, accessible in multiple languages
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, with explicit non-retaliation provisions
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. All outstanding whistleblower reports are addressed and resolved at least once quarterly
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. The company's anti-corruption policy is comprehensive, covering global operations
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and referencing FCPA and OECD regulations
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, with biannual training completed by over 99% of employees in 2024
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. Regulatory fines from 2022 to 2025 totaled $235,547
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. The company's Corporate Governance Guidelines require a majority of board members to be independent
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. However, the company did not seek external assurance for its 2024 Impact Report data
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, indicating no independent verification of its ethical claims. Whistleblower reports are resolved at least once quarterly
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, implying a median resolution time of approximately 90 days.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Mohawk Industries Inc. against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. While articles mention general environmental responsibility, forest sustainability, habitat preservation, biodiversity initiatives, and the restoration of an 848-square-meter area at one plant, these actions lack the specific metrics (e.g., percentage of revenue, documented species impact, population recovery, or certification percentages) required by the rubric's quantitative thresholds for scoring.
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No War, No Weapons
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Mohawk Industries supplies detonators and other electro-explosive device (EED) components to the military and produces custom ordnance, including submersible EED devices, an involvement that has been ongoing for decades.
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The company's electro-explosive devices and bridgewire technology are used in defense, oil and gas, mining and construction, and pyrotechnics industries.
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Mohawk has also received government contracts for non-arms related items, totaling $851,514, including $501,715 for carpet and vinyl replacement and $294,786 for carpet for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and an $18,100 contract for carpet procurement and installation for the U.S. Air Force.
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Historical records indicate 71 defense contracts between 2000 and 2020, totaling $4.2 million, primarily for floor coverings and textiles, with the last contract in 2013.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Mohawk Industries' facilities cover up to 71% of their energy needs with green power, utilizing wind turbines in Belgium and solar panels in Australia and New Zealand
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. The company recovered or reused 58% of its manufacturing waste
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. Additionally, Mohawk achieved a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity as of 2023
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and improved water withdrawal intensity by 42% from 2010 levels, with 84% wastewater recovery at North American ceramic tile plants
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Mohawk Industries has established three formal partnerships with community groups, collaborating with the Latin American Association, ArtLifting, and genU’s Arts Programme.
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The company has also demonstrated active engagement in cultural preservation by donating flooring materials to restore cultural landmarks, including the Torre dell’Orologio in Italy.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Mohawk Industries has a comprehensive cybersecurity program, led by a Senior Director of Cybersecurity, which includes a Computer Security Incident Response Plan
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and mandatory employee cybersecurity awareness programs
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. The company has also introduced AI-driven advancements in its Contractor Connect platform, such as predictive order optimization
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, AI-driven customer support
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, and predictive analytics
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. However, the provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data points regarding data breaches, cybersecurity investment percentages, privacy certifications, AI ethics governance, encryption implementation, security testing coverage, data minimization practices, or other detailed metrics required by the rubric to assess the company against the 'Safe & Smart Tech' value.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Mohawk Industries manufactures Luxury Vinyl Tile with 100% post-industrial recycled content.
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The company also operates the ReCover Recycling Program, which facilitates the removal and recycling of all flooring types.
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