PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has received the highest “AAA” rating from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings assessment. This achievement denotes PPG as a “leader,” listing the company within the top 11% of those in the specialty chemicals category. “We see sustainability as a driver of continuous improvement in productivity – from […]
BASF Coatings Launches First ChemCycling Products for Refinish
BASF Coatings officially introduced new product lines at Automechanika in Frankfurt this week, including BASF’s next generation of clearcoats that employs the company’s ChemCycling technology. The product lines, manufactured using recycled feedstock, are marketed under BASF’s premium brands Glasurit and R-M and will boost body shop efficiency and productivity. The products not only contribute to […]
AkzoNobel Adds Four UK Collision Repair Businesses to Sustainable Repair Network
Four more major vehicle refinishes businesses, Pennings, Alton Cars, Veetec and Impact are joining AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network, a program launched last year to help customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region become more sustainable and efficient. All new businesses to the Network have achieved a Level 1 Certification, demonstrating their ongoing […]
LKQ Releases Global Sustainability Report
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced the release of its 2023 Global Sustainability Report. The Report describes LKQ’s role in driving sustainable success for its customers, employees, the communities in which they operate and the global circular economy. Additionally, the report includes an enhanced and robust sustainability strategy, demonstrating LKQ’s approach to managing sustainability risks […]
PPG Marks Progress On 2030 Sustainability Targets
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced strong progress against its near-term 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, including increasing sales from sustainably advantaged solutions and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout its own operations and the value chain. “Focusing on sustainability in its broadest sense is core to PPG’s purpose to protect and beautify the world,” […]
Axalta Announces Partnership with Solera on Sustainability
Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems to be integrated with Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) today announced a partnership with Solera that will help collision repair and refinish customers estimate their CO2 emissions. Through this partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will […]
Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera
Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using artificial intelligence (AI) enabled estimating tools to improve productivity and the claim process. In our video interview embedded below, […]
AkzoNobel Joins Innovation Program to Solve Societal Challenges
More than 82 companies, businesses and social organizations, including AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) are involved in a major Dutch research program focused on developing new technologies that will help solve some of today’s societal challenges. Seven broad consortia have been established as part of the government-funded “Perspectief” program, with AkzoNobel set to play a […]
AkzoNobel 24-hour Challenge to Accelerate Repair Industry Carbon Reduction November 21-22 in Amsterdam
AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) announced an initiative to reduce the collective carbon footprint of the vehicle repair industry will take place in November. The Vehicle Repair (VR) Sustainability Challenge brings together strategic partners from across the entire vehicle repair value chain, including insurance companies, fleet and lease companies, body shops and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). […]
PPG Introduces New Sustainability CO₂NCEPT System to Help Auto Body Shops Reduce Energy, Waste and Emissions
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Sustainability CO₂NCEPT system, a suite of products, processes, digital tools and consulting services designed to help body shops in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets reduce energy, waste and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the automotive repair process. “Like many industries, there is immense pressure for […]