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Innovation Leads to Environmental Improvement
MEMBER STORY
Building in the Good
Embedded in our values, and
evident in our new sustainability
framework, Sherwin-Williams is
committed to being a leader in
sustainability with one of the largest
and most comprehensive portfolios
of sustainably advantaged products
in the coatings industry.
With many complexities
surrounding the terms “sustainable”
and “sustainability,” SherwinWilliams has launched a strategic
evolution that transparently
reflects its commitment to
product stewardship, chemical
management, and compliance
excellence – Sustainability by
Design. This comprehensive and
dynamic approach to product
development ensures sustainability
parameters are considered during
the development of our coatings.
As a critical component of
our corporate sustainability
initiative, Sustainability by Design
uses product blueprinting and
incorporates sustainability attributes
throughout the R&D process.
Utilizing a variety of best practices,
including voice of the customer,
life-cycle assessment, competitive
benchmarking and stage gate
processes, Sustainability by Design
adheres to a comprehensive and
holistic methodology.
This protocol has been developed
to ensure a global standardized
approach to sustainability, but still
allows our various divisions and
groups to customize aspects of the
program for their specific customers
and markets. Among one of the
first teams to practice this new
approach is our Packaging division,
which champions one of our most
sustainable product series to date –
valPure ® V70.
Innovative coatings for light metal
packaging products across the
food, beverage, cosmetics and
personal care segments, the valPure
V70 series delivers outstanding
performance that brand owners and
container manufacturers can rely
on for the long haul. As an epoxy
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technology, the valPure V70 series
and its chemical components have
been designed according to and tested
against a range of metrics, including
human health, product safety and
environmental impact.This process
ensures products avoid regrettable
substitutions and ensures sustainable
advancements are not offset in other
parts of the supply chain.
Underpinned by a rigorous R&D
approach that meets stringent
regulatory standards and ensures
food safety, products from the valPure
V70 series perform exceptionally well
when compared to alternative nonBPA coatings in terms of versatility,
efficiency, and durability. They
also support the circular economy
that serves as a catalyst for our
sustainability agenda.
To learn more about Sustainability
by Design and valPure V70, visit
packaging.sherwin.com.