1996: Enia Netherlands signs the IMT (Integrale Milieu Taakstelling), an initiative of the Dutch government to abolish dye containing metal, the reduction of wastewater and industrial waste.
1996-2000:The Enia Group achieves ISO 14001 (Environment & Security-Management System) certification.
1997: Start of the "eco dye continuous dyeing system" in Enia Netherlands. The system reduces waste produced by the chemical and dyeing processes to almost nil.
1997: Enia developed the unique Enia Backing SystemTM for TecsomTM carpet tiles, which is made of 100% recycled post consumer material, an achievement still unmatched in the industry.
1998-2006:Enia signs two initiatives from the Dutch government MJA1 (Meerjarenafspraken 1) whose aim is to reduce the use of energy. A 43% reduction in energy consumption from the carpet industry means the 8th place of all Dutch industries for energy consumption.
1998: Establishment in Germany of the Carpet Recycling Europe (CRE) facility, developing a recycling system and sorting plant for the processing of carpet waste. Managed by Enia's Hans Dieckmann.
2002-2004: Enia is a member on the board of the Carpet Recycling Netherlands. Supported by the Dutch governmen, they search for the most efficient solution to the disposal/recycling issue.
2003: Enia stopped using foam backing due to findings from an LCA examination by the GuT, that it is the least efficient technology. Enia replaced foam with a textile fleece, made from recycled fibres.
2003:Accreditation of TecsomTM carpet tiles through the Building Research Establishment UK. The BRE developed an audited environmental profile system, including a product "cradle to grave" life cycle assessment for products used in building construction process.
2004: Enia France establishes the OHSAS 18001 security standard.
2004: Enia CEO Benjamin Fuchs takes the presidency of the European Carpet and Rug Association, which develops into the most important partner of the European Commission in establishing European health and safety standards and guidelines for the protection of consumers.
2005-2006: Enia achieves certification according to the French ecology management system HQE (Haute Qualité Environmentale).
2006: Accreditation of TecsomTM carpet tiles through Australia's Good Environmental Choice. The GEC label supports ecologically sustainable products with an eco labelling program based on the life cycle.
2006: Accreditation of the TecsomTM carpet tiles through the Ecospecifier, Australia. Ecospecifier is an independent institution, which rates products according to their conformity to Australian and international environmental standards.