Ray C. Anderson Foundation

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation was created in honor of the late Ray C. Anderson (1934-2011), founder of Interface, Inc. During his time at Interface, Ray championed the notion of businesses doing well by doing good. It’s these noble qualities of advancing knowledge and innovation around environmental stewardship and sustainability that recognized Ray as a pioneer in industrial ecology.

The purpose of the Foundation is to perpetuate these shared values and continue the legacy that Ray left behind. Through research and funding, the Foundation aims to help create a better world for future generations—tomorrow’s child. Join us as the story of the Foundation continues to unfold.

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Innovation & Technology | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

The Biomimicry Institute Announces the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort: 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Driving Climate Solutions

Jul 17, 2025 9:40 AM ET

The Biomimicry Institute has announced the ten startups selected for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator.

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Environment | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Ray Anderson's Predictions For the Future: Where Are We Now?

Oct 26, 2022 10:30 AM ET

In an award acceptance speech in 2010, Ray Anderson made some interesting predictions about the future. Twelve years later, it's obvious that he "nailed it" in so many ways.

Environment | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

From a Meme to a Movement: 25 Years of Biomimicry

Jun 2, 2022 11:00 AM ET

An interview with Janine Benyus at the 25th anniversary of her book: Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature.

Green Infrastructure | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Circularity in Transportation Panel Hosted by The Ray

May 31, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Ray recently hosted a virtual panel to discuss the industry’s most innovative circular economy solutions in transportation with representatives from Georgia’s leading organizations in the industry: Pirelli Tire, Novelis and Cox Automotive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Drawdown Georgia Celebrates First Year: Kicks Off Business Compact with Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

Oct 21, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Drawdown Georgia is offically one year old today, and we're celebrating with the launch of the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, hosted at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.

Environment | Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Ecocentricity Blog: Looking Back

Jul 29, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Ray C. Anderson would have been 87 today. His family continues to work tirelessly to keep his legacy alive during this critical time of change in the world.