AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has strengthened the sustainability profile of its leading Interpon D architectural powder coating collections through the introduction of bio-attributed resins at its European production sites.
The enhancement applies to several of the company’s most widely specified architectural ranges including Interpon D Futura, Anodic, Stone Effect, Natural Metals, Terracotta, Précis Ultra Matt and the Interpon D2525 Low-E collections. These coatings are trusted by architects and specifiers for their durability, design flexibility and long-term aesthetic performance on buildings across Europe and the UK.
By incorporating bio-attributed resins into production, the company is supporting architects and fabricators who want to reduce the environmental impact of construction projects while continuing to use the finishes and coatings systems they are already familiar with.
The development represents a further step in improving the sustainability profile of architectural powder coatings while maintaining the performance standards required for modern building envelopes.
The sustainability improvement has been made possible through a combination of two key measures. These include the use of supplier specific product carbon footprint (PCF) data and the incorporation of bio-attributed resins into European manufacturing operations.
Together, these measures result in up to 40% product carbon footprint savings for the powder coatings compared with the previously calculated carbon footprint for the same products.
Using supplier specific PCF data recognises the investments that raw material suppliers are making to improve efficiency across their operations. This includes improvements in production processes, material utilisation, reduced energy consumption and the transition to renewable electricity sources.
By using supplier specific data instead of generic averages, the company can provide more accurate carbon footprint calculations. This improved transparency also enables more informed sourcing decisions and supports organisations working to reduce emissions across the value chain.
The incorporation of bio-attributed resins plays an additional role in lowering the carbon footprint of these coatings. These materials are derived from renewable raw materials and are allocated through a mass balance approach within the production process.
Using this methodology allows manufacturers to integrate renewable feedstocks into existing production systems while maintaining consistent product quality and performance. The result is a coating solution that delivers the same durability and visual finish expected from established Interpon ranges while offering a lower environmental impact.
For architects and specifiers working to meet sustainability targets, the introduction of bio-attributed materials helps support more responsible sourcing of materials used in building construction.
These Interpon D architectural collections are included within the Eco+ portfolio offered by AkzoNobel Powder Coatings across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The Eco+ range highlights powder coatings that meet defined sustainability criteria supported by verified data. Products included within the portfolio are designed to help reduce environmental impact while maintaining the durability, appearance and cost performance required for architectural applications.
This approach helps architects and designers identify coatings that align with sustainability objectives without introducing complexity into the specification process.
The addition of bio-attributed resins ensures that these architectural coatings continue to deliver the durability and aesthetic consistency required for demanding building projects while also supporting lower carbon construction strategies.
“The introduction of bio-attributed resins into these iconic Interpon D collections is welcome news to architects and fabricators who want to reduce the environmental impact of their projects without changing the finishes they know and trust,” says Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “The Interpon D collections have been favourites for years. Incorporating bio-attributed resins allows us to make them even more sustainable while keeping everything our customers value exactly the same.
“This is sustainability that powers progress.” van Rijn adds. “It’s a practical way for architects to own their impact — with no additional cost and no compromise on appearance or durability.
“Our R&D teams continue to advance powder coating technologies to help meet emerging customer needs and evolving regulations,” he says. “By selecting these advanced ranges, architects not only unlock world-class designs, but also contribute to a more sustainable built environment – embodying AkzoNobel’s belief that true progress means delivering beauty, performance and sustainability together.”
The introduction of bio-attributed resins forms part of the company’s wider Own Your Impact approach which aims to accelerate sustainable innovation across its coatings portfolio.
This strategy reflects AkzoNobel’s Value-Driven Sustainability philosophy, where product performance and environmental responsibility are developed together rather than treated as separate priorities.
As regulatory pressures increase and sustainability targets become more demanding across the built environment, developments such as bio-attributed powder coatings are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting lower carbon construction.
For architects, specifiers and fabricators working on sustainable building projects, these enhanced Interpon D architectural powder coatings provide a practical way to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the design freedom and durability that have made the collections popular across the industry.
For further information on the Interpon Eco+ range visit the Interpon sustainability pages.
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