As part of its sustainability offering, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has introduced Eco+ Services – a suite of technical, digital and data-driven services designed to help manufacturers better understand, measure and improve the sustainability of their coating operations. 

Eco+ Services combines digital tools, technical expertise and verified environmental data to give customers a clearer understanding of their coating processes and environmental footprint. From assessing carbon footprint and energy consumption to identifying opportunities to enhance performance, the services provide practical insights that help manufacturers translate sustainability ambitions into measurable operational improvements. 

The services address several key priorities for manufacturers today, from improving operational efficiency and optimizing coating processes to lowering energy consumption and increasing transparency around environmental performance. By making sustainability metrics clearer and easier to measure, Eco+ Services enables manufacturers to own their impact, with insights that show where operational and environmental gains can be achieved. 

“Customers today are looking for more than high-performance coatings,” said Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “Manufacturers want partners who can help them run more efficient coating operations and better understand their environmental footprint. Eco+ Services gives customers the insights they need to improve performance and make informed decisions about their operations.” 

The Eco+ Services span three areas: application optimization, energy savings and access to verified environmental data. 

Application optimization helps manufacturers improve coating consistency, reduce material consumption and increase operational efficiency. A key example is Flightpath Pro, an AI-based solution developed in close partnership with coatingAI that optimizes spray gun settings during application. Using cloud-based data analysis, the software helps reduce defects and overspray while delivering more consistent coating thickness and lower material consumption. 

Energy savings are supported through energy and carbon footprint consulting, using data-driven assessments of curing operations to help manufacturers improve coating line efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions. 

Verified environmental data supports customers’ sustainability reporting and project requirements. This includes a third-party certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the Interpon D powder coatings range, developed in accordance with ISO 14025:2006 type III declaration and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021. The EPD transparently reports the environmental impact of the coatings across their lifecycle, helping customers better understand the footprint of their coating choices and support green building certification schemes such as LEED and BREEAM. 

In addition, AkzoNobel provides product carbon footprint data calculated in line with ISO standards, offering further insight into the emissions associated with its powder coatings products. 

“Our technical expertise has always been central to how we support customers and we continue to expand how we help customers improve the sustainability and performance of their operations,” adds van Rijn. “By combining our specialist knowledge with digital tools and environmental insights, Eco+ Services helps manufacturers improve coating performance, reduce carbon footprint and gain clearer visibility of their environmental impact. It’s about turning sustainability into measurable operational improvements and giving customers the confidence and information they need to own their impact.”