Global Low-Carbon Flooring Market Overview
The global low-carbon flooring market was valued at $65.74 billion in 2023, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.57% and reach $150.30 billion by 2033. The low-carbon flooring market is thriving due to increasing environmental awareness and stringent government regulations mandating sustainable construction materials. Consumers and companies alike are prioritizing eco-friendly solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with corporate sustainability goals. Technological advancements have made low-carbon flooring more accessible and cost-effective, further driving adoption. The demand is also fueled by the popularity of green building certifications, such as LEED, and a growing preference for healthier indoor environments. Additionally, rising investment in green construction projects across residential and commercial sectors is propelling the market's growth.
Introduction to Low-Carbon Flooring
The low-carbon flooring market focuses on flooring solutions designed to minimize environmental impact through reduced carbon emissions during production and use. It includes various types of flooring, such as recycled materials, sustainably sourced products, and those manufactured with lower carbon footprints. The market encompasses innovations such as eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient production processes, and technologies aimed at enhancing the sustainability of flooring solutions. This market addresses growing demands for green building practices and aims to contribute to overall environmental sustainability by offering products that are both functional and environmentally responsible.
Market Introduction
The low-carbon flooring market is an emerging sector within the broader building and construction industry, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This market focuses on flooring products designed and manufactured to minimize carbon emissions throughout their lifecycle from raw material extraction to production, installation, and disposal. Low-carbon flooring options include materials such as bamboo, cork, recycled wood, linoleum, and other innovative solutions that offer reduced environmental impact compared to traditional flooring materials. The market is gaining momentum as consumers, businesses, and governments prioritize green building practices, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects. Stringent regulations, technological advancements, and a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability are key factors propelling the growth of the low-carbon flooring market. As the push for sustainable construction intensifies, the low-carbon flooring market is set to become a critical component of the global effort to combat climate change and promote environmentally responsible development.
Consumer Demand for Sustainable Products
Consumer demand for sustainable products is a significant driver of the low-carbon flooring market. Innovations such as Kingspan Group's RMG600+ floor panel, launched on April 5, 2023, and Zena Forest Products' Edge Grain wood flooring, introduced on May 10, 2024, illustrate how consumer preferences for eco-friendly solutions propel companies toward developing sustainable products. Kingspan Group's RMG600+ panel addresses embodied carbon emissions, while Zena's Edge Grain wood flooring utilizes locally sourced hardwood and avoids glue, enhancing durability and ecological balance. Additionally, Crossville's Stone Fiction porcelain tile collection, launched on June 26, 2022, provides a sustainable alternative to natural travertine. This collection combines the aesthetic appeal of travertine with the benefits of low maintenance and durability in porcelain tile. These developments highlight a clear market trend toward sustainable and low-carbon solutions in flooring. Kingspan Group's RMG600+ and Zena Forest Products' Edge Grain wood flooring reflect a growing consumer preference for eco-friendly materials that address carbon emissions and environmental impact. Similarly, Crossville's Stone Fiction collection demonstrates the industry's shift toward durable alternatives that offer the look of natural materials without their maintenance challenges. These innovations underscore a strong market drive toward sustainability and efficiency in the low-carbon flooring sector.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by End-Use Industry
• Residential
• Non-ResidentialResidential to Lead the Low-Carbon Flooring Market (by End-Use Industry)
The residential application is leading the low-carbon flooring market due to heightened consumer awareness of environmental issues and the growing trend toward sustainable home improvements. Homeowners increasingly prioritize eco-friendly products that contribute to healthier living spaces and lower carbon footprints. Low-carbon flooring options such as bamboo, cork, and recycled materials offer both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, including durability and ease of maintenance. Additionally, government incentives, green building certifications, and rising energy costs drive consumer demand for sustainable flooring solutions. The market's growth is further supported by advancements in technology that make these eco-friendly options more affordable and accessible, reinforcing their popularity in residential applications.
Segmentation 2: by Material Type
• Linoleum
• Wood
• Cork
• Bamboo
• Stone
• OthersWood Material to Lead the Low-Carbon Flooring Market (by Material Type)
Segmentation 3: by Design Type
• Sheets
• Carpet
• Blocks and TilesCarpet Design to Lead the Low-Carbon Flooring Market (by Design Type)
Segmentation 4: by Type
• Virgin Products
• Recycled SolutionsVirgin products to Lead the Low-Carbon Flooring Market (by Type)
Segmentation 5: by Region
• North America: U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Europe: Germany, France, U.K., Italy, and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World: South America and Middle East and AfricaSome of the prominent names in this market are:
• Tarkett
• Interface, Inc.
• Forbo Group
• MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
• Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
• Milliken & Company
• Kingspan Group
• Gerflor
• Amtico International
• UCX
• Parterre Flooring and Surface Systems, LLC
• Congoleum
• BUILDSTAR PROJECTS PVT. LIMITED
• Teragren
• Emilceramica S.r.l.Companies that are not a part of the aforementioned pool have been well represented across different sections of the report (wherever applicable).
Global Low-Carbon Flooring Market Forecast (2024-2033)
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Scope and Definition
1 Markets
1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
1.1.1 Trend: Overview
1.1.2 Construction Industry Overview
1.1.3 Embodied Carbon Reduction Efforts
1.2 Supply Chain Overview
1.2.1 Value Chain Analysis
1.2.2 Pricing Forecast
1.3 Research and Development Review
1.3.1 Patent Filing Trend (by Country, Company)
1.4 Regulatory Landscape
1.4.1 Country-Specific Flooring Standards
1.4.2 ASTM Standards and Specifications
1.4.3 Impact of UN SDG Adoptions on the Construction Industry
1.5 Stakeholder Analysis
1.5.1 Case Study
1.5.1.1 Elevating Summit House with Classic Oak Flooring
1.5.1.2 Transforming Headquarters with High-Performance Tiles
1.5.2 End User and Buying Criteria
1.6 Market Dynamics Overview
1.6.1 Market Drivers
1.6.1.1 Consumer Demand for Sustainable Products
1.6.1.2 Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
1.6.2 Market Restraints
1.6.2.1 Supply Chain Challenges
1.6.3 Market Opportunities
1.6.3.1 Innovation in Materials and Designs
1.6.3.2 Integration with Smart Home Technologies
2 Application
2.1 Application Segmentation
2.2 Application Summary
2.3 Low Carbon Flooring Market (by End-Use)
2.3.1 Residential
2.3.2 Non-Residential
3 Products
3.1 Product Segmentation
3.2 Product Summary
3.3 Low Carbon Flooring Market (by Material Type)
3.3.1 Linoleum
3.3.2 Wood
3.3.3 Cork
3.3.4 Bamboo
3.3.5 Stone
3.3.6 Others
3.4 Low Carbon Flooring Market (by Design Type)
3.4.1 Sheets
3.4.2 Carpets
3.4.3 Blocks and Tiles
3.5 Low Carbon Flooring Market (by Type)
3.5.1 Virgin Products
3.5.2 Recycled Solutions
3.6 Life Cycle Assessment of Carbon Emissions from Flooring Solutions
3.6.1 Analyzing Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions for Flooring Solution Manufacturers
3.6.1.1 End-of-Life Collection and Processing Trends
3.6.1.2 Companies Focusing on Recycled Materials
3.6.1.3 Carbon Emissions from Different Materials
3.6.1.3.1 PVC LVT products
3.6.1.3.2 Natural Products
3.6.1.3.2.1 Case Study: U.K.
3.6.1.4 Value Chain Analysis for Low-Carbon Products
3.6.1.4.1 Linoleum Value Chain Analysis
3.6.1.4.2 Wood Value Chain Analysis
3.6.1.4.3 Cork Value Chain Analysis
3.6.1.5 Technologies Required for Effective Reduction in Emissions from Flooring Solutions
3.6.1.6 Possible Outcomes from Decarbonization of Flooring Industry
3.7 Materials Marketed as Low-Carbon Flooring
3.7.1 Polyurethane
3.7.1.1 Comparison of Conventional Polyols and CO2-Based Polyols
3.7.1.2 Case Study: Carbon Emissions from Polyurethane Production
3.7.2 Synthetic Rubber
3.7.2.1 Comparison Analysis of Synthetic and Natural Rubber Products
3.7.2.2 Case Study: Carbon Emissions from Synthetic Rubber Production
3.7.3 Synthetic Carpet Tiles (Nylon and Polyester Fibers)
3.7.3.1 Nylon
3.7.3.1.1 Comparison Analysis of Wool and Nylon Carpet
3.7.3.2 Polyester
3.7.3.2.1 Case Study: Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polyolefin Plastics in the U.S.
3.7.4 Epoxy Flooring
3.7.4.1 Emission Comparison of Epoxidized Sucrose Soyate (ESS) Resin and Bisphenol A-Based Resin
3.7.4.2 Case Study: Carbon Emissions from Epoxy Resin Production
3.7.5 Market Size
3.7.6 Emissions During Life Cycle
4 Regions
4.1 Regional Summary
4.2 Drivers and Restraints
4.3 North America
4.3.1 Regional Overview
4.3.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.3.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.3.4 Application
4.3.5 Product
4.3.6 U.S.
4.3.7 Canada
4.3.8 Mexico
4.4 Europe
4.4.1 Regional Overview
4.4.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.4.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.4.4 Application
4.4.5 Product
4.4.6 Germany
4.4.7 France
4.4.8 U.K.
4.4.9 Italy
4.4.10 Rest-of-Europe
4.5 Asia-Pacific
4.5.1 Regional Overview
4.5.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.5.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.5.4 Application
4.5.5 Product
4.5.6 China
4.5.7 Japan
4.5.8 India
4.5.9 South Korea
4.5.10 Australia
4.5.11 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.6 Rest-of-the-World
4.6.1 Regional Overview
4.6.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.6.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.6.4 Application
4.6.5 Product
4.6.6 South America
4.6.7 Middle East and Africa
5 Markets - Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles
5.1 Next Frontiers
5.2 Geographic Assessment
5.2.1 Tarkett
5.2.1.1 Overview
5.2.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.1.3 Top Competitors
5.2.1.4 Target Customers
5.2.1.5 Key Personnel
5.2.1.6 Analyst View
5.2.1.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.2 Interface, Inc.
5.2.2.1 Overview
5.2.2.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.2.3 Top Competitors
5.2.2.4 Target Customers
5.2.2.5 Key Personnel
5.2.2.6 Analyst View
5.2.2.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.3 Forbo Group
5.2.3.1 Overview
5.2.3.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.3.3 Top Competitors
5.2.3.4 Target Customers
5.2.3.5 Key Personnel
5.2.3.6 Analyst View
5.2.3.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.4 MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
5.2.4.1 Overview
5.2.4.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.4.3 Top Competitors
5.2.4.4 Target Customers
5.2.4.5 Key Personnel
5.2.4.6 Analyst View
5.2.4.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.5 Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
5.2.5.1 Overview
5.2.5.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.5.3 Top Competitors
5.2.5.4 Target Customers
5.2.5.5 Key Personnel
5.2.5.6 Analyst View
5.2.5.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.6 Milliken & Company
5.2.6.1 Overview
5.2.6.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.6.3 Top Competitors
5.2.6.4 Target Customers
5.2.6.5 Key Personnel
5.2.6.6 Analyst View
5.2.6.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.7 Kingspan Group
5.2.7.1 Overview
5.2.7.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.7.3 Top Competitors
5.2.7.4 Target Customers
5.2.7.5 Key Personnel
5.2.7.6 Analyst View
5.2.7.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.8 Gerflor
5.2.8.1 Overview
5.2.8.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.8.3 Top Competitors
5.2.8.4 Target Customers
5.2.8.5 Key Personnel
5.2.8.6 Analyst View
5.2.8.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.9 Amtico International
5.2.9.1 Overview
5.2.9.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.9.3 Top Competitors
5.2.9.4 Target Customers
5.2.9.5 Key Personnel
5.2.9.6 Analyst View
5.2.9.7 Market Share, 2023
5.2.10 UCX
5.2.10.1 Overview
5.2.10.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.10.3 Top Competitors
5.2.10.4 Target Customers
5.2.10.5 Key Personnel
5.2.10.6 Analyst View
5.2.11 Parterre Flooring and Surface Systems, LLC
5.2.11.1 Overview
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5.2.16.5 Key Personnel
5.2.16.6 Analyst View
5.2.17 CLASSEN Group
5.2.17.1 Overview
5.2.17.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.17.3 Top Competitors
5.2.17.4 Target Customers
5.2.17.5 Key Personnel
5.2.17.6 Analyst View
5.2.18 NOX CORP.
5.2.18.1 Overview
5.2.18.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.18.3 Top Competitors
5.2.18.4 Target Customers
5.2.18.5 Key Personnel
5.2.18.6 Analyst View
5.2.19 CFL Holding Limited
5.2.19.1 Overview
5.2.19.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.19.3 Top Competitors
5.2.19.4 Target Customers
5.2.19.5 Key Personnel
5.2.19.6 Analyst View
5.2.20 Other Players
6 Research Methodology
6.1 Data Sources
6.1.1 Primary Data Sources
6.1.2 Secondary Data Sources
6.1.3 Data Triangulation
6.2 Market Estimation and ForecastGet a free sample report
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