AkzoNobel’s participation at COP31 focuses on electrifying coating lines, reducing cooling demand in buildings and extending the shelf life of packaged food.
AkzoNobel is highlighting how industrial coatings can support decarbonisation and resource efficiency at COP31, taking place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya (Türkiye). The company’s Head of Sustainability, Job Coenen, is due to attend alongside Kemipol, its Turkish joint venture partner.
The company is presenting examples from its coil and extrusion coatings, wood finishes and packaging coatings businesses. The initiatives address several priorities of the COP31 Action Agenda, including the clean energy transition, zero waste, climate-resilient cities, green industrialisation and food security.
AkzoNobel Coil & Extrusion Coatings is helping steel manufacturers and coil coaters assess whether they can replace gas-fired ovens with curing systems powered by renewable electricity while maintaining coating performance and line productivity. Its IONOMY™ programme combines coatings, curing technology and engineering support to help manufacturers evaluate the switch and identify opportunities to reduce energy use, waste, downtime and rework. The company’s COOL CHEMISTRY coil coatings use infrared-reflective pigments to limit heat absorption on metal roofs. In suitable applications, this can lower roof temperatures and reduce the energy needed to cool buildings.
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings is working with can makers and brand owners to protect food during storage and distribution, extend shelf life and help reduce food waste. The business is also developing coatings in response to changing regulatory requirements and packaging circularity goals.
AkzoNobel reported in July 2026 that it had halved its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline, meeting its target four years ahead of schedule. It also aims to halve Scope 3 emissions by 2030 against the same baseline and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Ahead of the conference, AkzoNobel hosted the Pre-COP31 NL Connect Meeting at its Amsterdam headquarters on 3 November. The event brought together Dutch businesses, government representatives and other organisations to discuss priorities and opportunities for collaboration at COP31.