By Danielle Clair Simpson

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A leader in innovation and sustainability, Tarkett is shifting its focus, amplifying its efforts to create and promote diversity, inclusion and equity within the architecture and design community.

“Tarkett is a global company, so we look at this as a global opportunity,” said Libby Gillen, vice president of strategy, A&D for Tarkett North America. “Our headquarters are in Paris. We have manufacturing all over the world: Asia, Europe, North America, and we have representation in many, many countries. There is a diversity level at that point, but we still need to grow our circle so we are more empathetic, understanding and aware of other issues. That’s what growing your circle is.”

Libby Gillen, Tarkett's vice president, A&D and sustainability. Photo: Libby Gillen.

Gillen recently sat down with Floor Trends to share more about how the manufacturer is building on its efforts to implement change. Click the link below to hear the conversation in its entirety.