Dulux Trade
Contact Information
Telephone: 011 861 1000
Website: www.duluxtrade.co.za
Country: South Africa
City: Gauteng
Company Profile
At Dulux Trade, part of AkzoNobel, we're committed to delivering sustainable products and solutions to our customers. But we can only do this if sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we've integrated sustainability into every area of our business - for the benefit of our clients, shareholders, employees and the world around us.
AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world’s leading industrial companies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals – pro forma 2007 revenue totaled €14.4 billion. In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We’re passionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers for our customers. That’s why our 60,000 employees – who are based in more than 80 countries – are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™.
We believe the only way to grow is by developing sustainable, innovative solutions that benefit our customers.
Description
Tomorrow's Answers TodayTM
Often people achieve only incremental progress, because their view of tomorrow is determined by what they see today. At AkzoNobel, we believe the future belongs to those smart enough to challenge it. We believe that real progress belongs to those who not only think with courage, but also have the courage to deliver on the thought. Tomorrow’s answers, delivered today. What drives us is knowing that what is good for our customers today is not necessarily good enough for them tomorrow. What excites us is asking the unasked question. What inspires us is seeing the opportunity others cannot. What unites us is the intelligence to deliver where others have not. This benefits our customers because we sustain their future competitiveness and meet the consumers’ unspoken needs.
This ambition defines us.
- This is the way we work
- This is why we come to work
- This is AkzoNobel.
To meet the expectations of our customers and consumers it is the policy of Dulux to operate in a sustainable way; with integrity and with respect for the interests of all those affected by our operations.
Our Environmental Policy
Environmental Impact – Conduct all our operations with respect for the environment, seeking to drive down the impact by reducing waste and emissions and using energy, water and other raw materials efficiently.
Product impact- seeks to develop products with environmental benefits, and improve the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle.
VOC Compliance
AkzoNobel Paints was influential in lobbying for the introduction of VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations in Europe. South African legislation regulating VOC levels in decorative paints does not currently exist. However Dulux has embarked on various initiatives throughout the years to align ourselves with global VOC standards. These initiatives have included the introduction of water-based products as opposed to their solvent-based counterparts, wherever possible. In our premium waterbased lines, VOCs have been greatly reduced by substituting VOC-contributing raw materials with environmentally friendly alternatives that offer the same performance. As a result, our premium water-based lines currently conform to the 2007 regulations of EU directive 2004/42/EC which means that they are considered as having low VOC content.
Accreditations
Our manufacturing site in Durban has been accredited been accredited with a ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 which is audited annually.
The Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System
The Dulux Trade Environmental wash system allows customers to wash out brushes, rollers and other painting tools in a way that minimizes the impact on our environment. It converts the paint washings into clean water plus a small amount of solid waste, conserving water in the process.
Dulux Trade Light & Space paint has been developed specifically to meet growing concerns about the environment. Using a ground breaking new paint technology, Lumitec, which is more reflective and less absorbent of natural or artificial light, the resulting finish maximises the impression of space – giving the room an improved ambience and appearance whilst using up to 20% less light energy.
To find out more about our Sustainability Policy, Dulux Trade Light&Space and Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System, please contact us.
Contact Information
Telephone: 011 861 1000
Website: www.duluxtrade.co.za
Country: South Africa
City: Gauteng