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Axalta commits to new sustainability goals for 2030 based on an absolute reduction of 50% of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Axalta’s 2030 commitment supports their goal to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2040 — one decade ahead of the deadline set by the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
In addition, Axalta has made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030. Key among these is the commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80% of Axalta’s new product developments.
“Today, we are coupling our commitment to technology, innovation and people first with our commitment to building a more sustainable future,” said Robert Bryant, president and CEO of Axalta. “Our new goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 enables us to lead our industry by example and to inspire our customers as we work to ensure the long-term well-being of our planet, our partners and our business.”
To set these goals, Axalta conducted a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) materiality assessment with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, investors, board members, community and local government leaders, and company executives.
Axalta also worked to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in developing its ESG framework, structured under three key pillars:
- Planet solutions:Focused on ensuring a more sustainable future for the planet, this first pillar includes a series of goals aimed at improving the company’s environmental performance and reducing the impact of its global operations. In addition to the carbon reduction targets, Axalta is taking steps to achieve a 10% reduction of VOC emissions, process waste and water use from operations by 2030.
- Business solutions:This second pillar concentrates on how Axalta’s products, services and technology can help customers design and manufacture their finished products to help accelerate their own sustainability initiatives and achievements. Axalta is committing to deliver sustainability benefits from 80% of its new technology and innovation developments by 2030 and increasing, by at least 20%, the total percentage of net sales derived from products, services and tools that offer sustainability benefits.
- People solutions:Building on Axalta’s corporate culture, which is rooted in inclusivity, integrity, safety and engagement, this third pillar will ensure that the company continues operating and fostering an environment where all their people can thrive. The company is committing to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment that results in increasing the representation of women in management positions globally to at least 30% by 2030. Axalta will continue to support its local communities via its Bright Futures Program, which includes STEM and vocational scholarships.
“Our focus on planet, business and people solutions will guide us from a strategic, customer partnership and employee engagement perspective,” said Bryant. “We’re excited to partner with our people, customers, suppliers and all our other stakeholders around the globe on this journey to create and realize a more sustainable future.”
A complete list of Axalta’s 2030 sustainability goals is available at axalta.com/sustainability.
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