Shaw Contract LEEDs the way with its Bengaluru centre

Shaw Contract, a fully-owned brand of Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and leading floor covering provider, opened a 343sqm, LEED Gold certified experience centre in Bengaluru. Rakesh Lakra, regional VP of Shaw Floors India, said, “Our approach in creating a better future is thought through — from sourcing materials to our manufacturing process, from our sales offices to recycling centres. LEED’s rigorous standards made this achievement obligatory for Shaw Contract, which has always chosen the environmentally smart approach.” The new centre meets high sustainability standards by integrating natural light through glass panelling, minimising energy consumption and selecting environmentally friendly furnishings such as Shaw Contract’s completely recycleable and Cradle to Cradle Certified carpet tiles. “Shaw Contract’s LEED certification for the Bengaluru experience centre demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said P Gopalakrishana, MD, APAC & Middle East Market, Green Business Certification Inc.