ACA Sustainability Report 2022 - Report - Page 41
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Reduction
it is a great indicator of emissions trends
globally. The data collected in this area
demonstrates that despite increasing sales,
emissions from architectural coatings
have decreased by more than 40% since
2008. This dramatic reduction in emissions
illustrates industry’s commitment to
reducing its environmental footprint and
improving air quality.
Advancements in coatings technology
have led to significant reductions in volatile
organic compound (VOC) emissions from
paints and coatings. California’s South Coast
Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD),
which includes the Los Angeles area, has
the most stringent air emissions regulations
in the country due to air quality issues in the
district. As such, ACA analyzes the air quality
data collected by the local air district since
Architectural Coatings Sales Data (in gallons) and Emissions (tons per day)
Overall Total Sales 2008 - 2019
WB(Gal)
45
SB(Gal)
40
35
30
Millions of Gallons Sold
25
20
15
10
5
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016
2017
2018 2019 < Reporting Year