ACA Sustainability Report 2022 - Report - Page 54
ACA Sustainability Report / 2022
Coatings and Climate Change
Mitigating the urban heat island effect is an important
step in reducing the effects of climate change.
Coatings can be part of a solution to reduce the
ambient heat in urban environments by reflecting solar
light and thermal energy away from existing buildings.
Roof, wall, and pavement coating products have been
proven highly effective in reducing energy use, limiting
air pollution, and positively contributing to improving
human health and comfort, according to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. As climate change
continues to impact us all, the coatings industry is
working to improve our cities and communities by
mitigating the impact through coatings technology.
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