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BASF and BMW Group Use Renewable Raw Materials for Automotive Coatings

May 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Matte Clearcoat and e-coat avoid around 40% of CO2 each using biomass balance approach. The BMW Group is the first vehicle manufacturer to place its trust in more sustainable automotive OEM coatings certified according to BASF’s biomass balance approach. The BMW Group has chosen to use BASF Coatings’ CathoGuard 800 ReSource e-coat at its plants […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, BMW, Sustainability

Axalta Commits to New Sustainability Goals for 2030 and Carbon Neutrality by 2040

January 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced its commitment to an absolute reduction of 50 percent of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, on its way to becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2040 – one decade ahead of the deadline set by the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In addition, the company has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Carbon Neutrality, Sustainability

Service King Alamo Ranch Collision Repair Facility will be LEED Certified Facility

August 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision will introduce a sustainable, energy-efficient approach to the collision repair industry in San Antonio when it opens a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified facility in San Antonio, Texas in early January 2022. The LEED certification is recognized as the most widely used green building rating system in the world. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Sustainability, Texas

State Farm Announces 50% Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal by 2030

March 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm ESG Infographic

Insurer releases its first environmental, social, and governance report. State Farm announced its commitment to an environmentally sustainable future with a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by the end of 2030. The company shared a new environmental sustainability goal for the future and a new report documenting the company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Environmental, Governance, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, State Farm, Sustainability

BASF Receives Supplier Sustainability Award from BMW

November 28, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW Innovation Awards

BASF was honored with a BMW Supplier Innovation Award 2018 as the winner in the Sustainability category. BMW Group said BASF achieved the best performance in CO2 emissions in the report published by the non-governmental organization CDP. BASF’s anchoring of the fight against climate change within the company was cited as another reason for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, BMW, Sustainability

Axalta Announces Winner of 2016 Refinish Sustainable Star Award

May 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Marshall Auto Body of Waukesha, Wisc. has been named the 2016 Sustainable Star Award winner. In its inaugural year, the award recognizes refinish customers in North America that implement sustainable initiatives to not only benefit the bottom line, but also assist in preserving the environment. Marshall Auto Body is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

Axalta Partners with Stroud Water Research Center

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the wake of the recent release of its 2014-2015 Sustainability Report and the launch of its Sustainable Star customer awards program, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), announced its partnership with Stroud Water Research Center. Stroud’s mission is to advance the knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, environmental education, and watershed restoration. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for NACE|CARS Panel on Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair

August 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

A panel discussion sponsored by The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair which includes AkzoNobel and a number of other industry leaders, was held during NACE|CARS 2016. This program marked a milestone in the road to bringing awareness and entrenching   sustainability and sustainable business practices into the collision repair industry. The initiative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, NACE, Sustainability, The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair

Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Low VOC Paint Coating Mark

Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Sustainability

Axalta Launches Refinish Sustainable Star Awards

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Sustainable Star

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched the Axalta Sustainable Star Awards program for body shops who use sustainable practices. The contest runs until 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2016. The launch follows Axalta’s recent release of the company’s 2014-2015 Sustainability Report. The Sustainable Star Awards are open to United States-based Axalta refinish customers. The Awards […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

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