Our approach is supported by internal screening processes, formulation reviews, regulatory checks and continuous evaluation of safer raw material alternatives. These reviews help guide substitution or reduction opportunities where technically feasible, while ensuring that product quality, application properties and compliance requirements are maintained.
Progress is monitored through defined formulation-level metrics, including the use of CMR substances with and without styrene. This enables us to track movement over time, prioritise areas for further intervention and strengthen accountability within the product development process. The VAM-VAE project, which is underway, is a key step towards advancing safer ingredients through next-generation emulsion technology.
| Metric | Target 2030 | Performance in FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and heavy metals free paint | 100% Architectural coatings to be lead and heavy metals-free | 100% Architectural coatings free of lead and heavy metals |
| Minimising/eliminating the use of CMR* raw materials (kg/KL) | 25% Reduction from baseline | 23.2 (with styrene) 17% increase from baseline 3.8 (without styrene) 15% decrease from baseline |
CMR refers to carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances. Heavy metals are not added as part of our formulation. We intend to measure the presence of heavy metals contained in raw materials and proactively eliminate these.