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Evonik is aiming to revalidate its climate targets in the near future so that it can also support a path that limits warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.

Environmental, social, and governance issues have gained more prominence among regulators, investors, board members, and other stakeholders. Read about five important learnings from AkzoNobel’s journey to become an industry frontrunner in sustainability.

Economic factors like construction levels, interest rates, and inflation tend to have a significant impact on the wood finishes market. AkzoNobel works with designers and architects around the world to understand the influence and impact of economics, fashion, lifestyles, and nature on paint and coatings and then translates those insights into products that bring wood to life.

This is the first Sino-German offshore wind farm project involving development, construction, and operation.

The ISCC PLUS-certified products manufactured at Stahl’s Waalwijk and Leinfelden locations include selected polyurethane coatings for flexible materials such as textiles, film and paper. The polyurethanes are made with between 20% and 70% renewable attributed biomass and recycled content.

This article explores one company’s efforts to further advance global industry trends such as electrification, energy, resilient infrastructure, and sustainability through innovation and advanced coatings.

AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.

PPG discusses its multifaceted approach to sustainability and product stewardship; a comprehensive and multivariable methodology, which was informed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This approach supports the idea that paint and coatings technologies are key to meeting green building standards.

When it comes to the packaging industry, sustainable solutions are essential in order to meet governments’ ambitious environmental targets as well as demands from the eco-conscious consumer. Sherwin-Williams discusses innovation in metal packaging technologies and how collaboration is required across the whole supply chain.

Product stewardship and regulatory affairs (PSRA) professionals handle the minimization of all negative environmental impacts, and follow the respective regulations for formulating, manufacturing, and distributing products responsibly. Here are some particular ways paint professionals can promote product stewardship and regulatory compliance within their industry.