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Akzo Nobel — Exane ESG conference 2021
28 slides from Akzo Nobel's conference presentation, September 2021
Slide 1: People. Planet. Paint. Our approach to sustainable business
People. Planet. Paint. Our approach to sustainable business AkzoNobel at the Exane ESG conference September 2021
Slide 2: Our ambition
Our ambition We strive to lead our industry by pioneering a world of possibilities to empower people and reduce our impact on the planet, while consistently innovating to deliver the most sustainable solutions for our customers. That’s why we call our approach to sustainable business People. Planet.
Slide 3: Our approach to sustainability
Our approach to sustainability People. Planet. Paint. People Planet Paint How we treat our people, our How we minimize our How we consistently innovate suppliers and inspire and environmental footprint, for to give our customers the empower the communities example by reducing carbon most sustainable
Slide 4: Positively impacting people and planet with paint
Positively impacting people and planet with paint People. Planet. Paint. Our approach to sustainable business People Planet Paint How we treat our people, our suppliers How we minimize our environmental How we consistently innovate to supply and inspire and empower communities footprint sustainable,
Slide 5: Towards zero waste; Top quartile ambitions
Ambitions Ambitions Ambitions Towards zero waste Top quartile In organizational health score >50% of revenue Towards from zero sustainable injuries solutions and harm by 2030 50% less carbon emissions by 20302 50% carbon reduction in value chain >30% female executives by 2025 100% renewable electric
Slide 6: Proud of our pioneering carbon reduction target
Proud of our pioneering carbon reduction target to help tackle climate change First paints and coatings company announcing a carbon reduction target for the full value chain Our target is to reduce carbon emissions for the whole value chain by 50% by 2030* Our target is aligned with the Paris agreem
Slide 7: Leading industry in sustainability ratings
Leading industry in sustainability ratings AkzoNobel Industry average Only P&C company “Platinum” rating “Low risk” rating First in the chemical Included in Clean200 Highest ranked rated “AAA” industry P&C company
Slide 8: A more sustainable future for all
A more sustainable future for all People. Planet. Paint. 27
Slide 9: A more sustainable future for all
A more sustainable future for all The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) inspire all our actions. We’ve identified five where inspire all our actions. We’ve identified five where we can make a real impact. we can make a real impact. SDG 3: Good health
Slide 10: Reduced carbon and energy
Reduced carbon and energy People. Planet. Paint. 44
Slide 11: How can we reduce carbon footprint?
How can we reduce carbon footprint? We continue to innovate and develop products with low embodied carbon: We offer products with bio-based content that help reduce embodied carbon in products AkzoNobel products with minimal VOCs allow for reducing the carbon footprint. These products offer the same
Slide 12: Keeping buildings cooler
Keeping buildings cooler The striking Matrex building in Moscow won a prestigious Architzer A+ Award from the global architectural community in 2019. The unique structure is coated in Black Onyx from Interpon’s D2525 Eco portfolio, a range of heat-reflective coatings that can bounce the sun’s rays b
Slide 13: Energy and cost efficiency
Energy and cost efficiency Interpon Reflex is a reflective coating for Interpon “Low-E” has been specially light fixtures which can increase light engineered for curing at temperatures lower than reflectance to give up to 30% more the current standard of 180-190°C. The coating is output – helping to
Slide 14: Environmentally friendly solution
Environmentally friendly solution Sikkens Rubbol BL Satura This product for interior trim is an environ- mentally friendly solution which provides the same great effect Sikkens Rubbol BL Satura has lower levels of VOC and is a low odor paint, which will support the creation of a healthier environmen
Slide 15: Installing solar panels towards 100% renewable electricity ambition
Installing solar panels towards 100% renewable electricity ambition Our Garcia site in Mexico is our role model in clean energy. More than 1,650 solar panels were installed in 5,300 sqm of space, giving us the ability to generate 82% of energy required. This percentage makes the site almost self-suf
Slide 16: Less waste
Less waste People. Planet. Paint. 53
Slide 17: How can we help to reduce waste?
How can we help to reduce waste? In our own operations – We aim to recycle and reuse our waste and water In our value chain – We help customers to reduce their waste; for instance by offering can recycling schemes – We produce high solid products that require less packaging – We use technology and p
Slide 18: Reduced waste in coating application process
Reduced waste in coating application process Our powder coatings application process is one of the most sustainable coating options, with minimum production of waste. It has a high (~99%) reclamation efficiency. No waste is produced as any overspray can be reclaimed and recycled or reprocessed. Peop
Slide 19: Reducing overspray in coating application
Reducing overspray in coating application Our partnership with Qlayers, 2019 Paint the Future global startup challenge winner, has revolutionized the application of industrial coatings by eliminating overspray. People. Planet. Paint. 57
Slide 20: Reduced packaging waste through high solid products
Reduced packaging waste through high solid products Our Intershield 300 is one of our high solid products. By using a high solid product, we can avoid the amount of packaging used, resulting in less waste to take care of. People. Planet. Paint. 55
Slide 21: Water reuse in Mauá site
Water reuse in Mauá site This is our AkzoNobel Mauá site in Brazil where we reused 100% of our water in 2020. It’s uniquely situated, as it contains a large area of Brazilian rainforest. We take that responsibility very seriously, that’s why we’re restoring 70 hectares of the forest to native woodla
Slide 22: Reduced, reused and recycled material use
Reduced, reused and recycled material use People. Planet. Paint. 59
Slide 23: How can we help to reduce material use?
How can we help to reduce material use? Providing paints and coatings which have higher efficiency in the application (e.g. single coat) Using latest technology to assess better the amount of paint and coatings needed Using products formulated with renewable or recycled ingredients People. Planet. P
Slide 24: Pioneering paint with recycled content
Pioneering paint with recycled content We’ve worked with UK waste management partner, Veolia, to develop Dulux Trade Evolve Matt, which uses 35% recycled paint content. It contains reclaimed white paint which was most likely destined for landfill or incineration. The re- engineering process involves
Slide 25: Reusing and recycling waste water sludge
Reusing and recycling waste water sludge Colleagues at our Binh Duong Deco site in Vietnam found a way to reuse waste water sludge by turning it into bricks and tiles. The initiative is a good example of how we’re striving to become a zero waste company by 2030. People. Planet. Paint. 64
Slide 26: Turning paper trash into paint-worthy treasure
Turning paper trash into paint- worthy treasure We’re collaborating with Alucha on a technology that recovers calcium carbonate from paper sludge, which we can use to make paint. It’s a more sustainable, circular way to source this mineral. Alucha secured the partnership through our 2019 Paint the F
Slide 27: Using more sustainable packaging to stimulate a circular economy
Using more sustainable packaging to stimulate a circular economy Our new Acomix pack is made of 100% recycled plastic and is completely recyclable, contributing to a circular economy. The planet-friendly packaging represents a conscious investment to help create a more sustainable world. People. Pla
Slide 28: Thank you!
Thank you!