Committed to Sustainability: A Future Without Harm
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Dulux is constantly looking for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of its products and activities, with environmental sustainability being a key component of the company's strategy. Dulux is committed to ongoing research and development of innovative products that reduce the products' environmental impact while maintaining their outstanding performance. This is evident in the company’s proactive transition from solvent‑based to water‑based alternatives, as well as the introduction of New Zealand's first low‑VOC paint in the early 1990s.
From initiating a sustainable business partnership, to the product development and the cleaning stage, reducing the environmental impact of the product without compromising the performance and quality results, is a continuous focus for Dulux. Many of the premium products meet the stringent environmental specification of Environmental Choice New Zealand environmental labelling scheme.
ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Environmental Choice is the official environmental label of New Zealand. It is the only Type 1 eco label in the country. At the foundation of Environmental Choice are the technical specifications it develops, setting the most stringent, up‑to‑date standards for environmental compliance in business. In 2022 alone, Dulux® added six new products to the ECNZ certification. A complete list of approved products can be found here.
Dulux has been recognised globally for two of its flagship environmentally friendly products: Dulux UltraAir®, and Dulux envirO2™ by the Global GreenTag, a third‑party eco‑labelling scheme that assesses a company’s finished products and how they are made. These are the first in Australia and New Zealand to be independently certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most robust eco‑labels.
A BRANZ Appraisal is a robust, in‑depth, and independent evaluation of a building product or system to assess whether it is fit for purpose and meets Building Code performance requirements. A list of BRANZ‑appraised DuluxGroup products is available here.
Designed to be a powerful business improvement tool, ISO 9001 Quality Management certification helps improve, streamline operations, and reduce costs. Dulux was an early adopter and has held accreditation continuously for over 30 years.
Dulux is also ISO 14001 certified, which sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. Dulux was the first paint manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere to be granted this accreditation.
Dulux UltraAir® and Dulux envirO2™ for environment‑friendly interiors through low volumes of volatile organic compounds