AkzoNobel is stirring things up again with second global startup challenge
Apr 15, 2021
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Welcome to the future
Pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life
About us
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Our sustainable solutions
We’ve grouped the sustainability benefits we offer our customers into six People. Planet. Paint. chapters. Take a look at the value they can bring and learn more about each one in a detailed series of case studies.
Sustainability
We strive to lead our industry by pioneering a world of possibilities to empower people and reduce our impact on the planet, while consistently innovating to deliver the most sustainable solutions for our customers. That’s why we call our approach to sustainable business - People. Planet. Paint.
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ColourFutures trend research
Our Color of the Year 2021 is Brave Ground. We continuously monitor global social, design and consumer trends and create color palettes that respond to the needs of consumers. Our extensive research is translated across our business into on-trend products and colors for home interiors, furniture, flooring, cabinetry, consumer electronics, domestic appliances and the architecture, aerospace and automotive markets – truly transforming the world we live in!
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Operation Night Watch
We’ve teamed up with the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam for Operation Night Watch, a trailblazing partnership to conserve one of the world’s most famous artworks. It’s a project that will help us preserve a piece of history while advancing our technical understanding of color in the modern world. What we learn could even end up coloring your life!
Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition
AkzoNobel is part of a broad coalition of Dutch companies that have pledged their support for making sustainability the cornerstone in COVID-19 recovery plans.
Through continued collaboration with the Dutch and EU governments, we’ll maximize our contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and take actions that inspire hope for addressing future challenges together.