Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine hosted a 60-minute free webinar exploring strategies to reduce carbon emissions throughout the coatings value chain, from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to formulation, application, end use, and disposal. The session, titled Carbon Footprint Reduction Across the Coatings Value Chain, is available on demand until September 30, 2026.

As global sustainability goals become more urgent and regulatory pressure continues to mount, the coatings industry faces growing scrutiny to lower its environmental impact. The webinar brought together leading voices from across the sector to discuss practical methods for identifying emission hotspots, advancing life cycle analysis (LCA), and implementing low-carbon materials and energy-efficient manufacturing practices.

Panelists included Hélène Pernot, Global Sustainability Marketing Director at Arkema Coating Solutions; Nadine Nicolai, Director of Global Business Development at Omya International AG; Jean-Laurent Dhaeyer, Industrial Buyer for the Decorative Market at Adeo Services; Thomas Lüder, Global Director of Sustainability Partnerships at Beckers Group; Thierry Destruhaut, Sustainability Director, Automotive at PPG; and Wijnand Bruinsma, Director of Sustainability at AkzoNobel.

Throughout the discussion, speakers emphasized collaboration as a key factor in achieving meaningful reductions in carbon output. By sharing case studies and sustainability frameworks, the panel demonstrated how companies are using life cycle assessment to track carbon performance, evaluate supply chain efficiency, and align with evolving global standards. The conversation also addressed how innovation in renewable raw materials and production efficiency can advance the industry toward long-term climate goals.

The event was sponsored by Arkema and CrispPR and reflects PCI’s continued commitment to providing educational content that helps coatings professionals navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability, regulation, and materials innovation.

The on-demand session is available to view here for free: Carbon Footprint Reduction Across the Coatings Value Chain.

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