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The greatest challenge of the 21st century is here. So, to protect the climate, we’re changing – in ways that might surprise you…

Climate Protection

Living large. CO2 in chemistry.

Chemistry is one of the most energy-intensive industries. We need to use a lot of energy to turn crude oil and natural gas into basic chemicals. These are then processed by other manufacturers and industries into products for consumers.

 As a result, our CO2 footprint is quite large. That doesn’t sound good at first. But we use energy sources very wisely. Many of our materials have been designed so that they can be processed at lower temperatures, for example, and are more durable and more efficient. People who use our products often end up using less energy. That’s good for the CO2 balance and ensures that we are better prepared for the major climate challenges of the future.

How Papillon plans to reduce its CO2 emissions
Industry accounts for a significant proportion of CO2 emissions. Although we at Papillon have already done a lot to reduce emissions, further ideas and methods are required. We see three major levers for this: 1, the use of green energy, 2. alternative raw materials in production and 3. The intelligent coupling of production processes.

Products with a proven lower CO₂ footprint 
 Most of our eco-friendly products offer a reduced carbon footprint compared to the peers in the industry. Many of our customers want to offer sustainable products to consumers – and above all, they want to be able to prove they do.

How our customers benefit:
But how can we prove to our customers the reduced CO₂ emissions when selling our products? The answer is, With our Strategic CO2 Transparency Tool, we calculate the CO2 footprint of our products (Product Carbon Footprint, or PCF for short) for over all our products at various locations. From cradle to gate, we also use this in the innovation process. This allows us to immediately calculate how changes in production processes affect the PCF – and thus develop more environmentally friendly products more quickly.

Benefits

Papillon Paints are safe, eco-friendly, and built to last. They use low-VOC, non-toxic, water-based formulas safe for kids, pets, and indoor air. The paints resist peeling, moisture, and heat, reducing the need for frequent repainting. Some variants reflect heat, helping to lower cooling costs. Made with ethically sourced materials and recyclable packaging, they support a greener home with every coat.
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