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2016
British Coatings Federation
Sustainable Development Policy - seven years on
Acknowledgements for images: AkzoNobel (Marine & Protective) Coatings, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, Ardagh Group, BASF, Beckers Group, Cellucomp, Covestro, Crown Paints, Domino Group, Earth Inks, Farrow & Ball, Firwood Paints, Fujichem Sonneborn, HMG Paints, Jotun Paints, Newlife Paints, PPG Architectural Coatings, RPC Superfos, Rustins, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, Sun Chemical, Sherwin-Williams Diversified Brands.
British Coatings Federation
Sustainable Development Policy
seven years on
Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Sustainability: a definition 4
3. Overview of progress since 2009 5
4. Coatings industry best practice in environmental, social
and economic sustainability 5
Environmental responsibility 6
Economic responsibility 14
Social responsibility 24
5. Summary and conclusions 28
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 3
1 Introduction 2 Sustainability: a
It is now almost seven years since the British Coatings definition
Federation (BCF) published its landmark Sustainable
Development Policy. What had taken over a year to produce Sustainability is not a new concept. People have been practicing
by a dedicated team of BCF and member company staff sustainability for hundreds if not thousands of years.You only
from the UK-based paint, wallcoverings and printing ink have to look at a ruined castle or ancient city wall in Europe to
sectors resulted in a policy which spelt out in simple English know that most of the stones that are now missing have since
what sustainable development should mean to companies been recycled as part of the fabric of more modest residences
across all aspects of elsewhere.
the coatings industry.
Up until that time, the In Kenya, they have a proverb which captures the very essence
global coatings industry, of the sustainability concept:
while acknowledging
the importance of “The world was not given to you by your parents; it
sustainability, had not was lent to you by your children.”
defined what it meant
or what developments The concept was given fresh impetus by the United Nations
it entailed. As a result Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in
of the BCF’s initiative, Rio de Janeiro in 1992 at which a definition of sustainability
the industry not only in was agreed which has stood the test of time very well. The
the UK but also across British Coatings Federation in its 2009 policy statement
Europe and beyond had adapted this definition for the coatings industry as follows:
a basis for discussion,
planning and change for a “We believe in producing our paints, coatings,
better world. wallcoverings and printing inks in a way that meets the
The policy was written needs of the present without compromising the ability
as a voluntary code of future generations to meet their needs.”
of conduct and provided member companies with a set
of priorities to follow. The policy called for commitment, It has become generally accepted that sustainability can be
communication and participation by Federation members and divided into economic, environmental and social elements or
this approach resonated with trade associations and coatings pillars. Some companies refer to these elements as the triple
companies in Europe, the Americas and beyond. Each company bottom line. Whatever terminology is used, the search for
was encouraged to build sustainable development into its improvement on these three pathways is shared.
overall medium and long term business strategy, and move
forward step by step towards the goals laid out in the policy.
This has led to an impressive range of initiatives, many of which
are referred to in this report.
“The world was not given to you
by your parents; it was lent to
you by your children.”
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3 Overview of 4 Coatings industry
progress since 2009 best practice in
The coatings industry has made a good start. A major
reduction in the solvent content of architectural/decorative
environmental,
coatings by all coatings companies has been achieved, partly
stimulated by the VOC Paint Directive 2004. AkzoNobel, social and economic
sustainability
a corporation that has made a very public commitment to
sustainability, topped the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index for the Chemicals super sector for four consecutive
years (2012-15) - a significant achievement against strong
competition from other majors in the chemical sector such as To quote from the BCF’s Sustainable Development Policy,
DSM and Dow Chemical. In 2011, Sherwin-Williams’ water- the UK coatings, paints, inks and wallcoverings industries
based paint made from recycled bottles and soybeans received are committed to providing quality products which protect
the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Award in the USA. the environment, conserve resources, enhance lifestyle and
Since 2009, the BCF has actively encouraged the pursuit communicate information. Examples of significant achievement
of these policies through its Sustainability Committee are many, but there is only room for a few examples in
together with its annual Sustainable Innovation and Coatings this report. Those that have been selected emphasise the
Care® Awards programmes. It has rallied support for key breadth and depth of the effort and investment that has
environmental programmes, publicised specific initiatives by been expended, together with the progress that has been
individual companies as well as the industry as a whole, and achieved against each of the three elements of sustainability
lobbied for changes in UK legislation. The BCF has participated by companies, large and small. Many of these examples are
actively in programmes organised by CEPE, the European paint relevant to more than one of the elements but are linked
trade association. This in turn has led to the development of a under the most relevant section.
life cycle inventory database covering almost 300 raw materials
that are specific to the coatings industry, together with
software that facilitates member companies undertaking their
own Life Cycle Analyses. More recently, CEPE has taken on the
chair of the Product Environmental Footprint pilot requested
by the European Commission to look into greater depth
what sustainability means for the architectural coatings sector.
CEPE has also asked its industrial coatings sector groups to
frame their own policies and develop their own scenarios to
be applied in future Life Cycle Analyses. A study by the CEPE
Protective Coatings Group on the lifecycle of protective
coatings on a major road bridge has been completed, and an
analysis on the powder coating for aluminium window frames
and on coil coatings is underway.
On a global front, the International Paint and Printing Ink
Council (IPPIC), of which the BCF is an active member, has
created sustainability best practice guidelines for countries that
have yet to embark on a sustainable development initiative.
This has been recognised as particularly helpful to countries in
South America, such as Brazil which has now launched its own
sustainability initiative.
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Coatings Federation’s
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Environmental
responsibility
It is generally accepted that 10% of the environmental footprint is created during the production of a coating, with some 50%
generated upstream by the raw material manufacturing industries and 40% created downstream during application, use and
disposal. Through its choice of ingredients, the coatings industry can impact the footprint of the whole supply chain.
Innovation has driven many new coatings technologies, so today’s advanced coatings can do much more than decorate and
protect - enhanced functionality can bring significant improvements to the sustainability of downstream industries.
Examples are:
• Coatings that deliver the desired results with a reduced number of applications
• Decorative paints that better reflect light and permit lower wattage light bulbs to be used to create the same level of
brightness in a room
• Internal and external roof coatings that reflect heat away from houses during hot seasons and keep warmth in during
the winter
• Coatings that generate useable electricity
• Coatings that are scratch resistant in automotive applications
• Coatings that remove impurities from the air
• Low emission paints to protect indoor air quality particularly in well-insulated homes
• Anti-microbial coatings
• Lighter-weight coatings that reduce fuel consumption
• Anti-fouling coatings for marine applications, reducing the build up of algae and barnacles, dramatically reducing the CO2
emissions of the global shipping fleet
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 6
We will develop new materials and processes
We will reduce emissions of Volatile Organic
to replace those that may pose a risk to the
Compounds and greenhouse gases.
environment or human health.
Lead in paints During the last seven years, a long term programme
of research and development by the coatings industry
Having removed lead compounds from decorative paints was completed to replace traditional solvent-based
in the UK over 40 years ago, the BCF is fully supporting systems with water-based decorative coatings.
the International Paint and Printing Ink Council lobbying at This required significant technological change and
a United Nations/World Health Organisation level and is investment by the coatings industry and its supplier
participating in the newly formed Lead Paint Alliance (LPA). base, and was achieved in time to meet legislative
Many developing countries still allow lead compounds in requirements.
decorative paints, which can contribute towards childhood
leukaemia when ingested. The LPA is working to assist national An early focus on reducing CO2 emissions and
governments to establish effective restrictions on lead paint water usage led to a number of improvements in
use. Some multi-national companies such as AkzoNobel coatings manufacturing processes to improve energy
(which also serves on the LPA advisory group) and Jotun have efficiency as well as the selection of raw materials that
voluntarily removed lead and lead chromates from all products incorporated reduced carbon content.
globally, and countries such as Australia have banned lead in all
paint applications. Lead chromate use is strictly controlled in
industrial coatings, and in the Flint Group: Libra
EU it is likely their continued
use will be authorised under Libra is an innovative ink and fount
REACH for several years to solution system that has been
come, despite opposition from formulated together and specifically
the BCF’s industrial coatings designed to eliminate the need for Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), a
members and CEPE, based VOC, in Sheet Fed Offset printing. The new ink formulation
on the established use of incorporates unique raw materials, that contribute to a much
alternative pigment technology. wider print window and a more stable process when printing
IPA free than ever before. Eliminating IPA has a significant
environmental impact and delivers reductions in VOCs,
Fujichem Sonneborn: Chrome Finish Paint packaging and transportation waste disposal. Flint won BCF’s
Sustainable Innovation Award with this entry in 2011.
Fujichem Sonneborn has developed a highly
reflective chrome effect coating technology.
The technology was launched specifically for Firwood Paints: Water-based floor coatings
the industrial automotive sector as an
alternative to chrome plating processes, offering an “Firmatch” is a water-based alternative
environmental solution to the problems associated with the to all the company’s solvent-based
use of Chromium VI. products with equivalent or better
performance properties and no commercial disadvantage
Since its launch in 2010 the demand for this coating technology for the customer. Firwood has developed water-based floor
has significantly grown, and today it is used extensively on a coatings which are non-hazardous for transport and approved
variety of interior and exterior components by many vehicle to indoor air quality standards in the German, Belgian and
manufacturers, but notably by Jaguar Land Rover. French markets. In a highly competitive market, such newly
developed products are seeing significant increases in sales and
are well received by its customers.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 7
AkzoNobel Decorative Paints: Dulux Trade Vinyl
We will reduce emissions of Volatile Organic Matt White new formulation
Compounds and greenhouse gases.
During a three year investigation with
Forum for the Future, AkzoNobel carried
Crown Paints: Breatheasy
out a lifecycle analysis and identified
Crown Paints launched its Breatheasy® three critical aspects of paint in regard to sustainability, namely:
range in 2001, a collection of 99% solvent durability (the longer the paint lasts), quantity used (the better
free paints available in hundreds of beautiful the coverage and opacity, the less paint used) and formulation
colours. Remaining virtually emission free (the choice of sustainable components).
through the drying process, the unique formulation allows
consumers to move back into their Based on this insight, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt White was
newly decorated rooms in no time. reformulated to deliver a top quality high opacity emulsion
Today over 90% of the Crown range based on unique AkzoNobel technology
is manufactured in the Breatheasy® which provides excellent coverage and
formulation. Breatheasy is part of the application as well as a durable finish which
broader Crown sustainability initiative, Earthbalance®, which lasts everyday living, as well as containing
won the BCF Sustainable Innovation Award in 2012. less embodied carbon, using less water in
manufacturing and generating less waste
PPG Architectural Coatings: Johnstone’s TRADE Aqua than previously. As a core, high volume product, not a niche
undercoat, gloss and satin products ’eco’ product, the innovation makes a major contribution to
the reduction of the company’s carbon and water footprint.
Johnstone’s has developed a water-based trim AkzoNobel won BCF’s Sustainable Innovation Award with this
system which meets decorators’ demands entry in 2011.
for a viable alternative to solvent-based trim
systems as well as creating a product that is Sherwin-Williams Diversified Brands: Reduced VOCs
more environmentally acceptable. in protective coatings
By driving the market for
water-based trim, Johnstone’s has led the The transition to new water-based
way in reducing the high environmental technology within the Ronseal and
impact of solvent-based systems. Thompson’s brands of coatings means
a more sustainable offer and reduced VOC emissions. Since
1994, the company has been committed to driving down
solvent based product volumes. As it stands today, 93% of
Farrow & Ball: All solvent-based paints switched to product volume is now in water-based formulation, a reduction
water-based formulations from a base of 25% in 1994. One of the main drivers is that
new water-based technologies now outperform their older
Farrow & Ball ceased production of all solvent-based equivalents. They make the products easier to
solvent-based paints as early as 2009. use for both the DIYer and tradesman, delivering long lasting
Following several years of research performance with no compromises. Other key benefits include
and collaboration with suppliers, Farrow & Ball’s innovative quick dry and recoat times, being able to wash tools out in
100% water-based product offer is globally compliant, more water, low odour and low VOCs.
environmentally friendly, safer for the user and easier to clean
up, all without compromising product quality and performance,
whilst dramatically reducing VOC emissions.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 8
AkzoNobel Community Repaint: Waste paint
We will increase recycling and reduce waste collection and redistribution
going into landfill.
Community RePaint schemes collect
The British Coatings Federation has been tracking the reusable, leftover paint and re-distribute
manufacturing performance of its members for almost it to individuals, families, communities and
20 years via its Coatings Care® programme and, over charities in need, improving the well being of people and the
that time, has recorded significant improvements in appearance of places across the UK. Community RePaint has
production efficiency leading to reduced waste and use become the largest waste paint recycling networks in the
of landfill. country, which distributed 301,000 litres of paint in 2014 and
has been supported by AkzoNobel Decorative Paints (Dulux)
Incineration as sole sponsor since 1993. Waste paint is collected from a
5% Other number of sources including Household Waste Recycling
3%
Centres (HWRCs), Dulux Decorator Centres and DIY
retailers. Across the network, paint is sold at a low cost to all
Recycling
Other
forms and varieties of charities and
37% community groups. It is also made
3%
Landfill
75%
Landfill available to families and individuals on low
Incineration 12% incomes and in social need especially via
18%
housing associations.
Recycling
65%
1996 2014
64 kg of waste 31 kg of waste
per tonne of production per tonne of production
BCF member companies that delivered zero waste to landfill
in 2014 were Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems, INX International,
Crown Paints (Darwen), PPG Architectural (Birstall),
PPG Architectural (Morley), AkzoNobel Paints (Slough),
AkzoNobel Paints (Stowmarket), AkzoNobel Hammerite,
Rustins, Teal & Mackrill and HMG Paints. Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems: Zero waste to landfill
In the more recent past, attention has turned to the Fujifilm’s waste reduction, reuse and
recycling of post-consumer waste paint and paint cans with recycling initiative achieved zero waste
an industry wide effort through the BCF, which is starting to landfill in 2013 and has been delivered
to gain momentum and interest from local and national through a process of commitment to
government, the waste industry and paint retailers. PaintCare continuous improvement. The goal of
was launched as a voluntary waste minimisation and zero waste to landfill was a significant
initiative in May 2015 by the undertaking for the company which manufactures 1,500
BCF to help overcome some formulations, maintains approximately 2,300 stocked items and
of the obstacles to solving the uses more than 140 packaging items. This waste initiative has
challenge of leftover decorative contributed to reduced environmental impact to society as a
paint (see case study on page whole and also provides positive economic benefits to Fujifilm.
12). Fujifilm SIS won BCF’s Sustainable Innovation Award with this
entry in 2014.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 9
We will increase recycling and reduce waste
going into landfill.
Crown Paints: Kick Out The Can
Introduced in 2013, the Crown Paints Kick
Out The Can initiative invites householders
to return unused paint to their local Crown
Decorating Centre. The paint is then
collected and sorted by social enterprise
NIMTECH before being distributed to community projects
around the country in partnership with environmental
charity Newground. The initiative is reducing the potential for
unused paint to end up in
landfill whilst brightening
communities across the UK.
Ardagh Group: Paint can recycling project
Over a five year period, Ardagh led a communications
programme with the Metal Packaging
Manufacturers Association to provide
information to enable most local
authorities in the UK to accept empty
dry metal paint cans for recycling. Metal paint cans were
awarded the On-Pack Recycling logo – Widely Recycled at
Newlife Paints: Recycled paint Local Authority Recycling Centres.
The project engaged with over 400
Newlife Paints was an early innovator authorities educating county councils
developing methods of collecting, and consumers of the recyclability
reprocessing and recycling waste of empty metal paint cans. To
emulsion paint. The company is publicise the programme, consumer
UK-based, but already has licences granted in Europe, and information was distributed through
is increasing production as demand grows. Commitment to selected B&Q stores and local
sustainability / environmental impact has been developed authorities. The leaflets highlighted
company-wide via staff training and education. Waste paint local recycling points and gave paint
accepted from local councils has significantly reduced disposal disposal methods including how to dry
via landfill. The company is a winner of the ‘Recycled Product out any residual paint and the use of
of the Year’ award. Newlife Paints won BCF’s first Sustainable local recycling services.
Innovation Award in 2010.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 10RPC Superfos: The recycling of plastic packaging into Veolia: Solvent recycling
paint cans
Veolia contributes to the circular
An RPC YouTube video provides an economy by processing crude solvents
insight into how used plastic containers – and turning them into high specification
particularly pots, tubs and trays used for all solvent products that can be reused
types of convenience foods from margarines again. The company has invested in the
to salads to ready meals – can be recycled and used again in UK’s newest Thin Film Evaporator that broadens the range
valuable second-life applications of materials the company can now recycle to include viscous
such as plastic paint containers. solvent materials like paint, printing inks, high residues and
The video shows the process waste thinners.Veolia estimates that this method of solvent
that takes a used margarine tub recycling saves 5,200 tonnes of CO2 per annum.
back to the house it originally
came from, but this time as part Veolia also offers a no-charge, value-add service to its clients
of a new plastic paint can. The to assess their waste at its state of the art laboratory. Lab
key message is ‘don’t throw your tests indicate whether the waste is suitable for diversion
plastic packs away – recycle away from incineration into Veolia’s alternative fuel processing
them, as they are a valuable resource’. Search “The lifecycle of facility in Sheffield or even further up the European waste
a plastic container “ on YouTube. hierarchy into thinners recovery at its Liverpool facility.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 11We will discuss future regulations with the
We will make voluntary commitments in
appropriate authorities to ensure they are
support of sustainable development.
effective at improving our environment.
The British Coatings Federation: PaintCare The BCF continues to actively engage with government and
other organisations with regard to future regulations and
In 2015, the British Coatings initiatives related to the environment. There are a number of
Federation launched PaintCare, an forums with regular meetings, where the BCF and other trade
industry-led project to create a circular associations are consulted by government representatives
economy for leftover decorative paint from the Environment Agency, the Health and Safety Executive
in the UK. On average, each household and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
in the UK has 6 cans of leftover paint and when the household (Defra), on topics such as waste packaging classification, the
wants to dispose of it, leftover paint either ends up in general Water Framework Directive, and indoor air pollution.
waste, or is separated
and disposed of as A common theme
hazardous waste at Our commitment is the important
Company logo here
considerable cost process of interpreting
to local authorities. As part of our wider ambition to maximise use of resources, and implementing
Although the [insert company name] commits to help create a sustainable circular EU environmental
economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK.
technology to legislation during its
remanufacture We support the goals of the BCF’s Resource Efficiency Action Plan for decorative paint: evolution into UK law,
first quality paint Stop the landfilling of over 20m litres Help find new markets for to ensure that this is
from leftover paint of leftover decorative paint per year remanufactured paint products done in a logical and
has been proven, Increase the reuse and Facilitate a national network of paint pragmatic manner, and
remanufacturing of leftover collection and remanufacturing
challenges remain decorative paint from 2% to 50% centres, bringing new job opportunities that any issues are
including finding Work with local and national Maximise the use of valuable
raised up front rather
an end market for Government, paint manufacturers, raw materials and resources than after publication.
retailers, the waste industry and
remanufactured other stakeholders The introduction of
paint and removing Remove legislative barriers the VOC legislation
regulatory barriers. related to paints and
coatings over the
The project is period 2004 – 2010
backed by local and was successfully
national government, achieved through the
the waste industry, active participation
paint retailers and other stakeholders who have voluntarily of the BCF and its members in the preparation and decision-
confirmed their commitment to the ambitions of the making process well before the Paint Directive was published,
PaintCare project. In collaboration with these stakeholders, leading to the significant reduction in the use of VOCs in the
PaintCare aims to break through the barriers and help create UK paint industry, as mentioned on pages 7 and 8.
a national reuse and remanufacturing scheme for paint that
householders no longer want. It is estimated that 20 million
litres of leftover paint is suitable for remanufacturing, and
PaintCare aims to
increase reuse and
remanufacturing rates
from 2% to 50%. The
project also aims to
strengthen the existing
leftover paint collection
network in which only
one in three recycling
centres accept leftover
paint today. Full details
of the opportunity,
project ambitions,
the action plan, and
organisations involved
are available at
www.paintcare.org.uk.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 12Economic
responsibility
Over the past five years, growth in the global coatings industry has been
greater than GDP. It has recovered well from the recession of 2009 and
has increased enterprise value faster than major stock market indices.
Some of that premium has come through consolidation by acquisition as
well as organic growth and innovation.
The UK paint industry has followed the global trend, proving to be
resilient during the worst recession for a generation, while the printing
ink and wallcovering sectors have had to face a more challenging market
place.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 14Economic social enterprise provides industry job experience and training
to NIMTECH employees that they would otherwise have
contribution difficulty accessing, as well as the opportunity to strengthen
their personal CVs.
Rustins: Repatriation of manufacturing on shore
We will grow sustainably as viable companies
and create employment within our industry As an example of a UK company
and suppliers. bringing their manufacturing processes
back to British soil, Rustins worked
with Hornby, the owner of Humbrol
The UK coatings industry supplies all major sectors model paint, to manufacture Humbrol ‘tinlets’ of enamel
within UK manufacturing and construction, worth over paint in the UK from China at the end of 2012. Changing
£190 billion to UK PLC and over 300,000 people work costs relating to labour and freight reignited the appeal of
with our members’ paints, coatings, printing inks and British manufacturing but Rustins, a family-owned SME based
wallcoverings products every day. in north London, didn’t stop there. Rustins capitalised on
available opportunities, expanding Humbrol’s market by using
their strong standing in DIY paint to distribute Humbrol paints
to home improvement customers. Rustins also formulated
new products for the Humbrol portfolio of model decorating
finishes and sundries which are exported to more than 60
countries.
AkzoNobel: Recognition from Dow Jones and the
Crown Paints: Job opportunities for long term Carbon Trust
unemployed
AkzoNobel has been ranked in first place
During 2012, Crown Paints embarked in the Dow Jones sustainability world
on a partnership with a social enterprise, ranking for the chemicals/material super
NIMTECH, which provides job sector for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. This is a significant
opportunities for the hard to reach and long achievement given the strength of interest and commitment
term unemployed. From bases at both UK manufacturing sites, expressed by many large multinational chemicals and coatings
NIMTECH provides waste recovery and recycling services companies in sustainable development. The decorative paints
to the whole of Crown’s UK operations. As well as the waste business of AkzoNobel in the UK has also recently been
from its manufacturing plants, all waste from the Crown awarded the Carbon Trust’s triple standard for the second
Decorating Centre network in mainland UK is backhauled time and was further recognised by them as the top overall
to manufacturing sites where NIMTECH segregate and sort UK performer in both waste and water reduction and
it for reuse, recycling or recovery. The partnership with this management.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 15We will invest in our people, their skills, Crown Paints: A major supporter of the UK
apprenticeship programme
knowledge and awareness.
Crown Paints currently employs a
number of apprentices across the
British Coatings Federation/Cogent training business, in engineering, manufacturing
programmes and supply chain roles in support of the
For more than 20 years, the BCF has BCF/Cogent programme and won BCF’s Excellence in Training
provided a wide range of distance Award in 2012. Crown Trade has also been a proud sponsor
learning technical training courses of the UK’s leading painting and decorating skills competition
designed to help both new entrants for the past 36 years. The company’s trade brand has
and skilled operators/technicians enhance their understanding sponsored the Crown Trade Apprentice Decorator of the Year
and competences in coatings technology. This programme, competition since 1979, showcasing the talent of apprentices
entitled the Coatings Training Institute (CTI), has recently from across the UK and Northern Ireland to find one national
become a Cogent Skills Assured Provider for apprenticeships winner.
for the full suite of over 60 training modules specific to the
coatings sector. The assured network is aimed at ensuring high
quality training across the entire science sector, promoting
the availability of employer-backed training solutions,
supporting new entrants into the sector, particularly through
apprenticeships, and boosting skills transferability.
Jotun Paints: Staff training
Typically in the manufacturing industry,
first line managers have worked their
way up from the shop floor. Jotun Farrow & Ball:Technical training programme
UK recognised that this was a familiar pattern at their site in
Flixborough near Scunthorpe, and that there was a skills gap Farrow & Ball is extremely proud to
and understanding of team management at the Supervisor/ have implemented a technical training
Team Leader level across the site. Flixborough is a high programme for all its employees, and
risk COMAH site so to have fully trained and competent to see the positive impact this has had
employees is essential. From May 2012 to July 2013, Jotun on the customer experience, employee engagement, and sales
undertook a 14 module first line manager course for 16 Team performance. Its modular programme allows flexibility across
Leaders, which was given endorsed approval by the Institute a global business and uses a combination of blended and
of Leadership and Management. The business has been able accelerated learning techniques to embed learning and provide
to react to a highly interactive experience across a range of media which
and plan more brings its products to life.
effectively for
the changes and The company has designed bespoke training that brings
challenges they together leading industry standard technical information with
face on a daily its brand and company information always with a customer
basis with the focus, delivering a premium experience that is aligned to its
increased skills, products. As a result, employees have a better understanding
competence, Jotun Paints – winners of BCF’s of the unique qualities of the company and have increased
team work and Excellence in Training Award 2013 confidence when speaking with their customers.
awareness.
HMG Paints: Staff training
HMG Paints has always had a rich history of
providing training to develop the knowledge
and skills of its workforce. In 2014, the
company rolled out a number of forward
thinking initiatives, providing training to individuals from across
the business. Supplying key personnel with Health and Safety
training ensured everyday duties were carried out with due
care and to best practice.
In addition, the numerous Apprenticeship Schemes as well as
the philanthropic Future Entrepreneurship Partnership have
brought fresh talent into the business as HMG seeks to kick
Farrow & Ball – winners of
start the careers of local young people, and safeguard the
BCF’s Excellence in Training Award 2014
future of the coatings industry for years to come.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 16Innovation AkzoNobel (Marine & Protective) Coatings: marine
foul release saves fuel and reduced emissions
We will develop and deliver products which AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand
International® introduced Intersleek® in
meet customer needs whilst maximising
1996. The technology is biocide free and
sustainable processes and resource use. works on a foul release basis by providing a very smooth,
slippery, non-stick surface onto which fouling organisms have
difficulty attaching. Any organisms which do attach normally
do so only weakly, and can usually be easily removed.
AkzoNobel: Ashington Plant design
Intersleek® is now well established within the maritime sector
and has a total track record of over 5,000 vessels worldwide.
Environmental commitments at In 2013, International® launched Intersleek®1100SR, the
AkzoNobel’s newly built Ashington shipping industry’s first biocide free, fluoropolymer technology
manufacturing facility include achieving that tackles the market’s age-old ‘slime challenge’. Designed for
energy efficiency through state-of-the art advanced all commercial vessels, the technology typically delivers 9% fuel
manufacturing processes, as well as best practice in building savings and a corresponding reduction in vessel CO2 emissions.
thermal efficiency, heating design and energy efficient lighting. Together with The Gold Standard, the company has also
There will be 100% reuse of water, 90% solvent reuse targets developed the first marine-based methodology for generating
and the elimination of waste at source. The company will also carbon credits within the shipping industry. The methodology
deliver a minimum of 10% of site energy from on-site low- is based on ship owners and operators converting existing
carbon sources, such as biomass, photovoltaic panels and solar vessels from a biocidal antifouling system to a premium,
thermal water heating. biocide-free advanced hull coating such as Intersleek®.
Crown Paints: High Speed Filling Line
In 2013, Crown Paints purchased and
implemented a state of the art high speed
filling line into the water-based production
facility at its Hull site. Dedicated to filling
7.5, 10, 12 and 15 litre pack sizes, the new line provides a 50%
reduction in the amount of water used to clean the paint
delivery pipework along with 25% reductions in compressed
air and electrical
power used and
will also increase
filling rates by up
to 75%.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016We will develop and deliver products which
meet customer needs whilst maximising
sustainable processes and resource use.
Rustins: Saving energy with solar panels
Keen to reduce emissions and save money,
Rustins took advantage of its ideal south
facing warehouse roof to install 60KWH of solar panels to
generate electricity powering its warehouse and factory.
Synthomer: Energy from waste Beckers Group: Manufacturing efficiency
improvements
At its site in Stallingborough, UK, Synthomer
takes electricity on an exclusive contract Through its in-house sustainability initiative in
from the Newlincs municipal waste 2014, Beckers recorded year-on-year tangible
incineration plant, which was built on land owned by the improvements in manufacturing performance,
company next the site. The plant was built on the basis of a namely; emissions of Volatile Organic
long term contract with Synthomer and has been certified as Compounds (VOC) reduced by 10%,
producing renewable electricity for Climate Change Levy greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 8%, waste generated
purposes. The Synthomer plant uses this electricity for reduced by 6%, and water consumption reduced by 3%.
manufacturing processes and any surplus electricity produced
is fed back into the National Grid. Additionally the site
receives low grade heat in the form of hot water, which is
passed via a heat exchanger to preheat plant water. By using
this energy from waste, Synthomer estimates it saves
approximately 2,300 tonnes CO2 per annum.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 18We will partner with suppliers and customers
Cellucomp: Curran®, a microfibrilated-based cellulose
in the development and use of sustainable raw product
materials.
Curran® is a microfibrilated cellulose-
based additive derived from waste
AkzoNobel: Prudhoe Site Rainwater Harvesting streams of root vegetables. When used
in a paint or coatings formulation, it can
enhance the properties of the film with numerous mechanical
AkzoNobel Hammerite Products and rheological benefits: increased scrub resistance, reduced
installed a rainwater harvesting system mud cracking and micro cracking, anti-sag, anti-settling and
at its Prudhoe manufacturing site that excellent suspension to name a few. By adding Curran® a
takes water from the main factory roof formulator can remove or reduce other elements such as
and uses it within its products. The factory’s consumption of HECs (HydroxyEthyl Cellulose), coalescent or binders in
mains water for manufacturing has been reduced by up to 50%. order to make a final product of superior quality that is more
Additionally, water can now be supplied at a higher pressure environmentally-friendly.
than previously, and this has halved batch cycle times on some
lines. AkzoNobel won BCF’s Sustainable Innovation Award with
this entry in 2011. Covestro: Polyurethane hardener
Covestro has developed the first polyurethane
hardener on the market with a significant
Earth Inks (Solar Inks): Water-based inks from renewable content. It has 71% renewable
renewable raw materials carbon content and no direct competition with
the food chain.
Earth Inks are water-based inks made from
raw materials that can be planted or
regrown and so are more sustainable
products compared with traditional water-
based systems that incorporate materials that are ultimately
derived from oil. For the very first time, brands need not
sacrifice print quality or price in an ink while meeting stringent
environmental standards. Every product in the Earth Ink range
is based on natural ingredients such as soy, starch, sugars,
dextrin, tree resin, cellulose and other polysaccharides. Natural
waxes replace synthetic grades and natural oils are used to
defoam in place of mineral oils and silicones.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 19AkzoNobel: Light and Space paint range
We will invest in new technologies for the
benefit of future generations.
This innovative paint range assists
building designers to reduce energy
losses from buildings by improving light
reflectance from the painted internal
surfaces. It provides a lighter and
brighter living environment without
compromising energy efficiency. It absorbs up to 50% less
light than conventional emulsion paints and up to 22% energy
saving, demonstrated independently. These energy cost savings
have been independently proven by the Building Research
Establishment.
Domino Group: A520i printer
Domino Group manufactures printers
and inks to provide customers with the
ability to code, mark, address, decorate
or personalise their products.
The company invests in
research and development to
ensure that each new
generation of printers is more
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings: The resource efficient than the
Forth Rail Bridge “Transgard” previous generation.
Domino’s innovation in ink jet
The landmark red bridge, printer design has enabled it
standing 110 metres high and to create the A520i printer
2,467 metres in length, was which uses 50% less solvent
opened in 1890 after almost a decade of construction. Prior to and 50% less ink in operation
Sherwin-Williams’ involvement, painting the bridge was famous as well as reducing waste ink
for being a never-ending job - however, Sherwin-Williams by 90%. It also features
worked with Network Rail and contractor Balfour Beatty to advanced energy saving
supply a protective system which would offer the bridge 25 software which shuts the
years of protection against corrosion. Due to the bridge’s printer down automatically
location, the 230,000 sq metres of steelwork faces an whenever it is not in use.
aggressive environment including high winds and sea mists.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 20BASF Coatings: Partnering with Tata Steel and Jotun: Hull Performance Solutions deliver carbon
Academia emissions savings
BASF Coatings and Tata Steel are key Poor hull and propeller performance
partners in the Sustainable Product accounts for around 1/10th of world
Engineering Centre for Functional fleet energy cost and green house gas
Industrial Coatings (SPECIFIC) project set emissions. This translates into around
up through Swansea University in South Wales. SPECIFIC’s USD 30 billion in additional fuel costs per year and 0.3% of
vision is to develop functional coatings for roofs and walls for all man-made carbon emissions. Jotun’s Hull Performance
large-volume manufacture that generate, store and release Solutions (HPS) are designed to make it easy to maximize
renewable energy hull performance and thereby reduce both fuel cost and
– and, in so doing, greenhouse gas emissions. The solutions combine state-of-
transform “buildings the-art antifouling and application technologies with reliable
into power stations”, monitoring of hull performance and high performance
delivering significant guarantees. Jotun’s method for monitoring hull performance
environmental and has served as the starting point for ISO 19030 - measurement
economic benefits. of changes in hull and propeller performance. Introduced
These products will be in 2011, the current HPS install base is estimated to yield a
suitable for both new carbon emissions saving of around 16 million metric-tons over
and existing buildings, the 3 to 5 year lifetime of the solutions.
such as retail outlets
and corporate office
blocks, where metal and glass predominate. SPECIFIC already
provides work for around 60 people in South Wales and has
the potential to deliver many more jobs in the
supply chain in the future.
Beckers Group: BeckryTherm Thermal control Sun Chemical: Solimax multi-purpose ink system
The BeckryTherm technology is an exterior In the search for the printer’s ‘holy grail’ in
coating system using high durability binders to which one ink can be used successfully for
deliver high solar reflectivity, and high a wide range of processes, Sun Chemical
emissivity together with an interior coatings has developed the SunUno Solimax
system that delivers very low emissivity and multi-purpose ink system suitable for both
improved thermal barrier properties within surface and reverse print applications on a number of the
the building envelope. The economic benefits are significantly commonly used flexible packaging substrates, Solimax can
reduced costs for air conditioning and heating buildings improve press room efficiency while simplifying the overall
together with reduced C02 emissions and longer lived print production process.
structures. The considerable work to optimise the chemistry
and physics of the coatings system was complemented by
dynamic thermal modelling studies of various typical building
configurations with a university partner. Beckers won BCF’s
Sustainable Innovation Award with this entry in 2013.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 21Compliance Muraspec: First wallcovering Life Cycle Analysis by
BRE
In 2012, Muraspec became the first
We will not only comply with legal wallcovering company to have a
requirements but also reach higher standards Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) carried
with voluntary codes of practice. out by BRE global. This entailed
a cradle to grave analysis of the
company’s products and examined 13
Paint manufacturers: Going lead free globally
categories of environmental impact, of which carbon footprint,
use of natural resources, and waste disposal are three
Several multi-national companies such as AkzoNobel and examples. The results of this process are contained within an
Jotun have voluntarily removed lead and lead chromates from Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for each principle
all products globally, above and beyond regulations in many type of wallcovering that Muraspec manufacture. The EPD is a
countries. The global coatings industry, represented by the standardised way to represent the environmental footprint of
International Paint and Printing Ink Council, which BCF are a product and is the basis on which meaningful improvements
a member of, is part of the Lead Paint Alliance set up by the of environmental performance can be made. The increased
United Nations/World Health Organisation, committed to recognition of EPDs has meant that Muraspec customers have
remove lead from decorative paints in areas where it isn’t also benefited from their availability, with the opportunity
already banned (mainly the developing world) and encourage to earn credits towards their Green fit out schemes such
national governments to legislate in this area. as LEED®, BREEAM® and SKA® and this as a consequence
of the continued rise of the use of EPDs by purchasers to
quantify and reduce the environmental impacts associated with
their buildings.
PPG Architectural Coatings: EU Eco Label Firwood Paints: Eliminating hazardous substances
The Ecological Solutions range from PPG Core to Firwood’s emphasis on a
Architectural Coatings is home to 14 more sustainable future is a desire to
products that have had their environmental reduce the impact on the
credentials independently tested and verified, environment of the company’s
allowing them to carry the coveted EU products and protect the health and safety of their own staff
Ecolabel accreditation. The environmental and their customer’s employees. Well before REACH
criterion behind it is agreed at European level and is only legislation, Firwood started a program of eliminating hazardous
awarded after verification that a product meets rigorous substances from their products starting with lead chromates
environmental and performance standards. These standards and hexavalent chromium compounds previously used in
are based on several factors, which starts from raw material industrial finishes and etch primers. As demand for these newly
extraction in the pre-production stage, through to production, developed products grew then the original products were
distribution and disposal. eliminated from the product range.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 22We will create partnerships with the The BCF has also been supporting via CEPE a response
to the European Commission’s invitation to run a pilot
appropriate authorities to develop further
programme for architectural paints through the EU’s Product
initiatives. Environmental Footprint programme – for the UK, Crown
Paints have taken a leading role on the project. A major
element in this approach is to draw on CEPE’s Life Cycle
Inventory raw material database and Life Cycle software, which
BCF: interfaces with the UK Government and the
members of the BCF were instrumental in initiating.
European Commission
The BCF represents the UK
coatings industry at a number
of UK government
committees. Its current focus
is to create legislative support
for waste paint recycling in
the UK. The recent launch of
PaintCare UK which government organisations are invited to
join is a major component in this strategy.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 23Social
Responsibility
The BCF policy expressed its support for the social element of
sustainability by committing to progress in a number of key areas, namely:
- Fairness, diversity and equal opportunities
- Respect for people and communities
- Employee health and safety
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 24Fairness, diversity and equal opportunities Respect for people and communities
BCF: Code of Conduct BCF Minutes Matter Campaign
In 2013, the BCF launched a Code of Conduct for its members In 2013, in partnership with BT and the Community HeartBeat
which addressed many aspects of the social element of Trust (CHT), the BCF launched a programme to encourage
sustainability. The Code of Conduct sets out the principles by rural communities to convert their local red telephone kiosk
which members agree to behave. Members will not knowingly to house a defibrillator. Since then, over 20 BCF members
misrepresent facts or mislead any customers or suppliers have volunteered undercoat and red gloss paint to nearly 120
concerning any aspects of the goods and services they provide. Parish Councils, to renovate these
Members will provide adequate training and instruction kiosks to their former glory, and to
to their employees and agents, bringing the contents and remind residents of the life-saving
application of this Code and its principles to their attention equipment held within.
and requiring such employees and agents to carry out their
duties in accordance with the Code. Members are committed In 2015, the BCF helped initiate a
to providing clear, responsive and user-friendly procedures national campaign called “Minutes
to deal with complaints should they arise. Any complaints are Matter” to help promote the
handled by a separate BCF Disciplinary Procedure. programme. The new Minutes
Matter website www.minutesmatter.
org.uk enables MPs to nominate a
community in their constituency to
convert a telephone kiosk into a
lifesaving defibrillator station. In this
way, the BCF, together with CHT
and BT, will continue to encourage
local communities to make a
difference to the emergency service
response provided to rural parts of
the country. The BCF was proud to
pick up the Trade Association Forum CSR Award of the Year
for this initiative.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 25Employee health and safety Respect for people and communities.
HMG Paints and BASF: Leading the way
supporting the STEM Ambassador programme
The STEM Ambassador programme is designed to
introduce young students to the ‘world of work’ and create
opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics. It was organised in response to
the looming shortage of engineers and scientists in the UK. It
is proving to be inspirational not only to the young students
involved but also those from industry who take on the role
Rustins: A focus on safety of STEM Ambassadors and contribute their time to the
programme. The programme results in presentations, classes
Rustins has increased its investment in and internships which allow young people to gain experience
safety equipment such as more bunds to and potentially a foothold on the jobs ladder at an early stage
protect the environment in the case of in their career development process.
spillage and has focused on actions
designed to improve PPE by investing in prescription safety BASF and HMG Paints have been leading supporters of
glass and custom fitted face masks. It has also increased the this programme, and the BCF will continue to promote the
level of staff training. programme to its members around the country.
Crown Paints: Occupational Health
Crown’s Occupational Health Team runs
various activities and campaigns to
promote health awareness and healthier
lifestyles. 2014 included amongst others:
Well Person clinics, ‘Know Your Numbers’ blood pressure
campaign, cancer awareness, travel health awareness and
access to weight loss clinics.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 26PPG Architectural Coatings: Reaching out to
Respect for people and communities.
employees and communities in the UK
Crown Paints: Work with local communities PPG UK is committed to making charity count
with donations to charities, taking pride in
Crown Paints engages with the local employees with regular ‘Wellness Week’ events,
community and regularly hosts visits and championing and encouraging future painters and
training sessions for schools and decorators around the country through their Young Painter
community groups. In 2014, the company of the Year initiative, and contributing to community spirit by
helped to bring chemistry to life in a BBC programme aimed at sponsoring the Johnstone’s Paint Football Trophy.
educating GCSE students, opening the doors of its Lancashire
headquarters to renowned science presenter Fran Scott and
camera crew to showcase the chemistry processes which take
place across the site.
Crown also supports charities, projects and teams in its local
community through the Crown Paints Community Awards.
Held in partnership with Darwen Town Council, the annual
awards scheme provides funding to groups whose purpose
is to serve the local community, such as Girl Guides, running
clubs and football teams.
AkzoNobel: Positively colouring 1 million lives
AkzoNobel Decorative Paints UK
& Ireland is firmly committed to
inspiring and unlocking the potential
of the next generation and bringing
colour to communities both locally and overseas. In 2011
they committed to positively colouring the lives of 1m people
by 2020. So far the lives of more than 800,000 people have
been impacted in a positive way through their wide ranging
community and social activities. These have included a Let’s
Colour Project which transformed grey spaces across UK
and Ireland, supporting the work of Community RePaint by
sponsoring the network of reuse schemes for over 20 years,
creating opportunities for over 500
children to attend Outward Bound
courses, running science summer schools
in South Africa for those wanting to study
STEM subjects in higher education, and
building schools in Cameroon.
British Coatings Federation’s Sustainable Development Policy 2016 275 Summary and
conclusions
This report has illustrated the significant commitment of BCF The work led by CEPE on Life Cycle Analysis has the capability
member companies in the paint, printing inks and wallcoverings to provide objective comparisons between competing
sectors to sustainable development. There is strong evidence coatings formulations and delivery systems in terms of the eco
that the policy has been supported with energy, enthusiasm footprint of a litre of paint, which will potentially redirect the
and creativity across all the three elements (environmental, product development strategy of the coatings industry.
economic and social), and there have been some excellent Greater incorporation of sustainability into the long term
achievements; many of which have been referred to in the case thinking of all coatings companies will become the norm, not
studies in this report. just because it is the responsible corporate position to take,
but also because it will be necessary to anticipate and prepare
However, the BCF recognises that sustainable development for further legislation down the track.
is a continuous process and there is always room for further
improvement. In the coming years, opportunities will present In the future, many new products in society which are coated
themselves based on technology developments by suppliers will be designed with sustainable thinking from the outset
who themselves are reducing their environmental footprints – this holistic approach will incorporate the manufacturing
and improving manufacturing economics. Much can also be processes, choice of raw materials, the way it is used and also
expected from the development of renewable raw materials the end of life. With its central position between the chemical
derived from non-food sources which will not only deliver industry and those downstream industries that apply and
lower carbon footprints but can also provide a different benefit from coatings, BCF members are in an ideal position to
balance of properties compared with the synthetic materials lead sustainable development the entire length of the supply
they replace, thereby providing the coatings industry with chains, and play our part in completing this virtuous circle.
new opportunities for technical development worthy of
commercialisation. New formulation ingredients can also lead
to functionality enhancements in coatings which can assist in
the sustainable development of downstream industries.
Pursuit of the circular economy will become increasingly more
important over time, and waste management will be a major
agenda item for all aspects of the coatings industry requiring
ever closer collaboration with other industries up and down
stream, as well as government authorities and the waste
industry. The BCF’s PaintCare programme will form a major
part of the coatings industry’s effort in this area in the coming
years.
Tom Bowtell, BCF CEO Tony Mash, BCF CEO
2012 - to date 2009 - 2012
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