AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is a Dutch multinational company that offers paints and coatings. In 2018, the specialty chemicals sector was carved out from AkzoNobel as an independent company operating under the name of Nouryon. Amsterdam-based AkzoNobel has activities in more than 80 countries.

Total score

24 / 48

Grade summary

AkzoNobel produces ten SIN List substances, four of which are officially recognised as chemicals of high concern by the EU. The company has a method in place to screen and assess the sustainability of its products and includes…

Product Portfolio

3 / 18

AkzoNobel produces ten SIN List substances, four of which are included on the REACH Candidate List and one of which is also found on the REACH Authorisation List. The company does not produce any persistent chemicals.

Development of Safer Chemicals

8 / 12

AkzoNobel has a method in place to screen and assess the sustainability of its products and includes intrinsic hazards of ingredients in the screening process. The company uses the GreenScreen assessment tool but does not follow the principles of green chemistry. The Dutch company excludes substances with toxic properties from new products and actively markets safer alternatives on its website.

Management & Transparency

7 / 12

AkzoNobel has a timed phase-out strategy for hazardous substances and shares chemical safety information on its website. The company is a member of Responsible Care and follows voluntary standards such as a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct.