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Road to Net Zero: A roadmap for the paints, coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings sector
In October 2021 the BCF Board of Directors, on behalf of our members, pledged that the coatings industry will reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. BCF is totally committed to help its members achieve this target, and therefore in November 2023 BCF launched a sector-wide ‘Net Zero Roadmap’ along with a practical ‘Quick
Start Guide’ to support its members on their individual Net Zero journeys – you can download copies of these documents here and below.
The Quick Start Guide is a much shortened version and focuses on key actions companies need to take to begin or progress their own Net Zero journeys. We also provide a number of action checklists to support members with reducing their
carbon emissions, creating a Net Zero strategy or action plan and reaching our target; these checklists can be found as ‘pull-outs’ in the ‘Quick Start Guide’, and electronic copies can also be downloaded from our website.
A starting location - the destination is Net Zero but what are the baseline emissions for the sector? The baseline data will allow us to track progress against our target.
Net Zero Pledge - 2021
Net Zero Pledge - 2021
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Net Zero Pledge - 2021
Our solemn promise - the BCF Board of Directors pledged, on behalf of our members, that the coatings industry will reach Net Zero by 2050.
Consultation
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Roadmap Development - 2023
The pathway to Net Zero - a source of information and guidance for BCF members, recognising their different journeys to get to the common target.
Engagement
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Target of 75% leftover paint recycled - 2030
PaintCare - a key waypoint in our Net Zero journey that will establish a national circular economy model for leftover paint in the UK.
Engagement
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2035
BCF will assist members to reach waypoints and endpoints - providing resources on how to collect data or cut emissions, case studies, links to Government grants, and other relevant guidance.
Consultation
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BCF 'Roadside assistance' - 2040
A roadside assistant 'emergency service' to help those who get stuck on the way - with BCF looking to offer support to those who are struggling to make progress.
Engagement
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Net Zero achieved - 2050
Our Net Zero contribution - paints and coatings extend the life cycle of many products and infrastructure, delay their replacement, and contribute to energy efficiency.
Engagement
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Global industry alignment
As we continue to develop goals, initiatives and KPIs we will draw heavily on the 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals that the coatings industry most closely aligns with. These 10 SDGs were identified by the World Coatings Council.
Addendum
New Net Zero strategies published by BCF members will be included in future editions of this document as these are released.
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