Clinton Squires from Interface Australia presented at the UNAA Sustainable Consumption and Production Seminar held on 27 June 2013 hosted by Russell Kennedy, Melbourne. Held in support of the United Nations 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, the seminar brought together experts and practitioners from across business, government and civil society to provide a platform for shared learning on integrating sustainable consumption and production measures throughout business operations, relationships and value chains. Guest Speakers and Panelists: - Tim Grant, Director, Life Cycle Strategies - Joshua Bishop, National Manager – Markets, Sustainability and Business Partnerships, WWF Australia - Craig Chester, Operations Manager Australia, Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand - Liam Smith, Director, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainability Institute - Clinton Squires, Australian Managing Director, Interface More information available at: http://www.unaavictoria.org.au/education-advocacy/masterclasses/sustainable-consumption-and-production-seminar/

1. Presented by
Clinton Squires
Snr Vice President
& Managing Director
Interface Australia
UNAA - Sustainable Consumption and Production
Eco-Efficiency and Eco – Certification to Behavioural Change
27 June 2013

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• Company context
• Business case for sustainability
• Challenges

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Business is the problem

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Nature;
Runs on sunlight
Uses only the energy it needs
Fits form to function
Recycles everything
Rewards co-operation
Banks on diversity
Demands local expertise
Curbs excess from within
Taps the power of limits
(Biomimicry – Janine Benyus)
Taking insights from natural systems

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Life Cycle Assessment
(LCA)

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Thank you…
Questions?
More information
1. www.interfaceglobal.com
2. Clinton.squires@interface.com