Sustainability

All the news on initiatives or products with a strong emphasis on sustainability


Arkema Obtained Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification for Specialty Waterborne Additives in China

The ISCC PLUS certification enhances Arkema's range of rheology modifiers and waterborne resins, derived from renewable sources, with up to 100% biobased content and a reduced carbon footprint.

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DIC Received the ISCC Plus Certification for Its Resins Production

DIC has obtained the International Sustainability & Carbon - ISCC PLUS certification for the production of resins for paints and coatings.

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IMCD To Host the First Virtual Conference ‘IMCD Sustainability Summit 2024'

IMCD aims to bridge the gap between knowledge by hosting a virtual sustainability conference for small-to-medium-size companies.

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Lechler Brazil Partners with Rever Institute for Sustainable and Responsible Practices

Lechler's collaboration with Rever Institute reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsibility.

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BMW Group Opened an Advanced Paint Shop at New Debrecen Plant

The BMW Group's new paint shop at the Debrecen plant operates entirely on renewable electricity, eliminating fossil fuels and using advanced technologies such as eRTO for exhaust purification and eco-friendly dry separation to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint while boosting automation and efficiency.

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Arkema Obtained the ISCC PLUS Certification for UV/LED/EB Curing Resins Plant

The ISCC PLUS certification strengthens the expansion of Arkema Sartomer® UV/LED/EB curing resins in Asia.

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BASF Transitions to Bio-Based Ethyl Acrylate to Enhance Sustainability in Paints and Coatings Industry

BASF will reduce the product carbon footprint by approximately 30% by transitioning to exclusively produce bio-based Ethyl Acrylate, specifically for the paints and coatings industry.

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Archroma Achieved Gold Rating for Sustainability from EcoVadis

EcoVadis positions Archroma among the top 5% of the companies evaluated globally, covering environmental performance, ethics, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

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Azelis Signed the Science Based Targets to Highlight Industry Leadership in Sustainability

Azelis confirms its commitment to sustainability by signing the Science Based Targets initiative to develop greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and minimise its carbon footprint and environmental impact.

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PPG Recognised by FTSE4Good for its Sustainability Progress

FTSE4Good has recognised PPG for its exemplary performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

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Songwon Awarded with the Platinum Medal for Sustainability by EcoVadis

With an impressive score of 85 out of 100, Songwon ranks in the top 1% of the 73,000 businesses evaluated globally by EcoVadis.

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AkzoNobel Upgraded Its Chinese Site to Meet Strong Demand for Coatings

Bolstering the Chinese production capacities will enable AkzoNobel to significantly improve operational efficiency and production of paints and coatings.

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Arkema Achieved Mass Balance ISCC+ Certification at Its Spanish Powder Coating Resins Facility

Arkema's Sant Celoni facility achieves ISCC+ Certification for its sustainable powder coating resins, thus advancing environmental innovation.

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies MEA Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity

The MEA sites of Henkel have switched to 100% renewable electricity to eliminate CO2emissions and reduce fossil fuels.

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AkzoNobel Will Coat the New Monna Lisa Ship

The new Monna Lisa ship will be coated with AkzoNobel's International® products to reduce CO2 emissions and minimise fuel consumption.

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