Plant 81 | Shear Operator at Shaw Contract in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States | Kablio

Plant 81 | Shear Operator at Shaw Contract in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States | Kablio

Company

Overview

Founded with a passion for design and sustainability.
A global leader in flooring solutions.
Specializes in high-performance, innovative flooring products tailored for diverse commercial spaces.
Delivers products that address both aesthetic and functional needs.
Works on projects spanning across industries, from office buildings to educational facilities and healthcare settings.
Committed to creating spaces that foster creativity, productivity, and well-being.
Flooring solutions trusted worldwide by designers, architects, and facility managers.
Pushes boundaries by embracing cutting-edge design trends and sustainable practices.
Design-led approach ensures products meet and exceed expectations in style and performance.

Culture + Values

“Great people. Great products. Great service. Always.”
“Design is the fiber that binds us to the world.”
“We are a human‑centric, people‑powered organization. With an ambition for progress in every fiber of our beings.”
“Purposeful blend of design elements, materiality, sustainability, and performance.”

Environment + Sustainability

100% Carbon-Neutral

Commercial Carpet Operations

Achieved carbon-neutral status for all commercial carpet operations starting in 2018.

50% Emissions Cut

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 50% (or 60%) since the 2010 baseline.

40% GHG Intensity Reduction

GHG Intensity Per Product

Lowered greenhouse gas intensity per pound of finished product by 40% compared to 2010 levels.

41M kg Recycled Annually

Carpet Recycling Program

Recycles approximately 41 million kilograms of carpet annually through the re[TURN]® program.

Joined WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment in September 2018 (net-zero target for buildings)
EcoSolution Q100™ fiber is 100% recycled-content and carbon-neutral (verified via EC3)
88% of standard carpet-tile styles are low embodied carbon and carbon-neutral
Recycles ~34 million kg of carpet into energy annually; processes 90 million lb reclaimed carpet
Design goal: 100% Cradle-to-Cradle certified products by 2030

Inclusion & Diversity

Nurtures an environment where every voice and perspective can be heard; equal value on seen and unseen experiences
Dedicated associate-led resource groups and future‑workforce development paths
Points of ambition include 'Social Equity' and DEI as formal pillars
No publicly disclosed gender breakdown or specific % goals found
No explicit gender-related statistics disclosed

Articles

Shaw Contract Blog

Shaw Contract Sustainability

Shaw Contract Careers