NASHVILLE, TENN. – (AKZA; AKZOY) AkzoNobel reaffirms its steadfast commitment to transitioning all its manufacturing sites globally to 100 percent renewable electricity. The company proudly announces its official partnership in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership, (GPP) reinforcing its dedication to environmental stewardship. This milestone marks AkzoNobel as a leader in the paints and coatings industry with EPA GPP recognition for using 69 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually at its manufacturing sites in the U.S., achieved through the purchase of renewable electricity with certificates of origin. “Our customers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, durability and performance and demand for coil and extrusion coatings is projected to increase over the next few years. By expanding production and increasing efficiency at our facilities across North America and elsewhere, we’re able to continue growing with our customers, whilst driving innovation and delivering high-quality products,” said Manoel Rodrigues, AkzoNobel’s Regional Commercial Director for Coil Americas.

EPA established the GPP in 2001, to protect human health and the environment. It is a voluntary program encouraging organizations to embrace green power and to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity usage. According to the EPA, AkzoNobel’s U.S. manufacturing sites green power use in 2023, is equivalent to the electricity use of more than 6,400 average American homes annually.

“At AkzoNobel, we have set an ambitious goal to reduce the carbon footprint in our operations (scope 1 and 2) and in our value chain (scope 3) by 50 percent by the target deadline of 2030. We are proud of our partnership with the EPA on the use of renewable electricity in our manufacturing operations in the U.S.,” said Wijnand Bruinsma, AkzoNobel Global Director of Sustainability. “Through the Green Power Partnership, we aim to promote the acceleration of the energy transition for our U.S. value chain partners and for our customers as an addition to  our ongoing efforts helping them increase their energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint.” 

AkzoNobel’s participation in EPA’s GPP is part of its broader sustainability strategy which includes participation in the RE100 initiative uniting the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100 percent renewable electricity. Through concerted efforts to identify energy-saving opportunities, optimize equipment efficiency and implement shutdown management protocols, AkzoNobel progresses towards its goal of halving global carbon emissions. Using green power helps to lower the company’s carbon footprint but it also is encouraging stakeholders in the company’s value chain worldwide to embrace green power solutions.

“Leading organizations in EPA’s Green Power Partnership provide proof that good business practices can also benefit the environment,” said James Critchfield, Program Manager of EPA's Green Power Partnership. “EPA applauds AkzoNobel for its notable commitment to expanding its use of green power and protecting the environment.” 

Learn more about AkzoNobel’s green power usage through the EPA’s GPP profile under, Meet Our Partners, and its energy conservation efforts under, Energy use and renewable electricity.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.