Paint, varnish, and coating manufacturing
Dragopaint
Context
Dragopaint is a Belgian company specializing in the manufacture of paints, varnishes and coatings. With over 60 years’ expertise, it offers a complete range of products for a variety of applications, including wall paints, lacquers, wood protectors, parquet protectors, metal protectors, floor paints and industrial paints.
With D-Carbonize, we were able to gain insight into the carbon impact of our activities.
Romain Williquet
Managing director
About Dragopaint
1962
Belgium
Motivations & challenges
Motivation #1
Dragopaint aims to gain a better understanding of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has therefore commissioned D-Carbonize. The company also has a strong presence in the French market, where regulations on environmental declarations for construction products are particularly strict.
Motivation #2
Dragopaint’s clients are increasingly requesting information about its sustainability data.
Challenges
Conducting Dragopaint’s carbon footprint assessment required an in-depth understanding of the nature of its products. Numerous discussions ensured that all raw materials were taken into account and that the most suitable emission factors were applied, despite the lack of exact matches for certain chemical substances. The analysis of reduction potential was also complex due to strict requirements regarding paint composition. However, a supplier recently introduced a bio-based component that significantly reduces the carbon footprint.
What did D-Carbonize bring to the company?
Thanks to D-Carbonize, Dragopaint has now better control over its emissions, particularly regarding the contribution of raw materials.
The company decided to focus on lower-carbon products in order to meet customer demands and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The assessment also prompted the company to re-evaluate its working practices in light of its carbon footprint. For example, it is currently reviewing its supply chain to reduce the number of kilometers traveled by delivery trucks.
Results
With D-Carbonize, we gained insight into the carbon impact of our operations and took concrete steps to make our paint factory more environmentally friendly.
