July 2, 2026 — AkzoNobel has achieved its goal of reducing carbon emissions from its own operations by 50 per cent, reaching its 2030 target four years ahead of schedule.
The target, established in 2020 and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, called for a 50 per cent reduction in the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2018 baseline.
“We set out a clear vision to become carbon neutral by 2050, and we’re proud to have reached this important milestone,” said Wijnand Bruinsma, director of sustainability at AkzoNobel. “Reducing emissions in our own operations demonstrates our commitment to sustainability while encouraging others across the value chain to do the same.”
The company attributed the milestone to continued investments in renewable energy and emissions reduction initiatives across its global operations.
One of the company’s most significant projects was completed at its manufacturing facility in Pilawa, Poland, where a €1.7-million investment replaced gas-fired boilers with heat pumps to help reduce Scope 1 emissions. The site is also home to AkzoNobel’s largest solar energy installation in Europe, which has been operating since 2024 and includes 3,551 solar panels.
AkzoNobel now operates on 100 per cent renewable electricity across its facilities in North America, Latin America, and Europe, representing 69 per cent of its manufacturing sites. The company recently completed the transition to renewable electricity at operations in South Africa and Vietnam, bringing the total number of locations powered entirely by renewable electricity to 92.
Bruinsma said the company is also working toward its goal of reducing carbon emissions across its value chain.
“We also have a 2030 ambition to halve carbon emissions across our full value chain,” he said. “That’s proving to be more of a challenge, but we’re making progress and will continue to innovate with suppliers, customers, and other partners as we step up our efforts around Scope 3.”
Among the company’s recent initiatives is the Eco+ Cure energy calculator, developed by AkzoNobel’s Interpon powder coatings business. The tool analyzes operational data, including gas consumption, oven temperature, and production throughput, to help customers reduce energy use, lower operating costs, and cut carbon emissions.
AkzoNobel has set a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its operations by 2050.
More information about AkzoNobel’s sustainability ambitions can be found on the company’s website and in the 2025 annual report.