Green paint runs through our veins

ADLER green

Paint runs through our veins: guided by this philosophy, ADLER has become Austria’s leading manufacturer of varnishes, paints and wood preservatives. And there is a great deal of green colour flowing through our veins, as environmental protection has always been a top priority at ADLER. ADLER stands for sustainable entrepreneurship that takes responsibility for future generations. In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, ADLER pursues a consistent strategy for responsible action in harmony with the environment and climate. Resources are conserved through environmentally friendly production methods, traceable supply chains and the use of renewable raw materials. Through energy-efficient working practices and the development of low-emission coating systems, ADLER makes an important contribution to climate protection and pursues a long-term strategy to reduce CO2 emissions. 

→ active contribution to climate protection
→ lower resource consumption
→ raw materials sourced mainly from Europe
→ high proportion of renewable raw materials
→ promoting biodiversity
→ low-emission products, especially water-based products
→ reduced pollutants and healthier living climate
→ high quality performance and product safety

 

green products

ADLER green denotes the most sustainable coatings for commercial and industrial applicators. All products are objectively assessed across three categories: environment, health & safety, and durability. Only products that perform well in all these areas are permitted to bear the green logo.

our test criteria

Environment

What impact do ADLER's products have on the environment??

Proportion of renewable raw materials
 VOC content
 Global warming potential or ecological footprint
 Without the addition of aromatic compounds and heavy metals, no environmentally hazardous substances 

Health & Safety

How do ADLER products affect people's health during and after use?

 Without the addition of carcinogenic and allergenic substances
 Without the addition of synthetic nanomaterials
 Free of plasticisers (Phthalates)

 No raw materials that may damage organs
No sensitising and skincorrosive raw materials
→ Positive impact on health through reduced environmental impact

Service life

How does the coating affect the service life of the treated surfaces?

 Durability and elasticity
  Resistance to weather, light, chemical and/or mechanical influences
  Colour stability and chalking
  Maintenance, wet abrasion and reparability
  Coverage and opacity
  Suitability for use and application efficiency

 

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UN Global Compact

Sustainable Development Goals der UNO - the basis of our sustainability philosophy. 

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ADLER covers part of its energy needs with a high-performance photovoltaic system.

Cradle to Cradle 

manufacture products in such a way that their end is considered right from the beginning

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