Dow India signs carbon neutral façade agreement with Glass Wall Systems
Dow India has signed an agreement with Glass Wall Systems to supply carbon-neutral silicone sealants for building façades. This partnership aims to reduce the embodied carbon in building materials, aligning with global decarbonization standards. The sealants, part of Dow's Decarbia™ portfolio, are verified through the PAS 2060 Standard. The initiative utilizes low-carbon feedstocks, renewable energy, and emission compensation to achieve carbon neutrality. The agreement supports green-building design initiatives and enhances sustainability within the construction industry.
- Dow India signs a groundbreaking agreement with Glass Wall Systems for carbon-neutral silicone sealants.
- The DOWSIL™ Facade Sealants are verified by the PAS 2060 Standard for carbon neutrality.
- The collaboration aims to reduce the embodied carbon in building materials, supporting green-building initiatives.
- Dow's investments in decarbonizing silicon metal assets enhance the sustainability profile of their products.
- Utilization of renewable energy and low-carbon feedstocks in the production process.
- Improvement in green-building ratings due to the use of carbon-neutral sealants.
- The agreement's focus on carbon neutrality may involve higher costs, potentially impacting profit margins.
- Dependence on renewable energy sources could pose risks if supply issues arise.
- The need for compensation of remaining emissions indicates that some carbon emissions are still generated.
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From a financial perspective, the agreement between Dow India and Glass Wall Systems has several implications. By supplying carbon-neutral silicone sealants, Dow positions itself strategically within the growing market for sustainable building materials. This move can potentially lead to increased demand and improved market share within the green building sector. Additionally, this initiative might help in enhancing Dow's brand equity and attract environmentally conscious clients and investors. However, the financial implications depend on the cost management and profit margins associated with producing these carbon-neutral products. The long-term financial benefit will also rely on the scalability of Dow's decarbonization efforts.
The collaboration sets a notable benchmark in the building and infrastructure industry. The use of carbon-neutral silicone sealants is a progressive step towards reducing the overall carbon footprint in construction materials. The PAS 2060 Standard verification ensures that the claims of carbon neutrality are reliable and internationally recognized, which is important for industry acceptance. Moreover, this initiative aligns well with global sustainability goals and can improve green-building certifications for projects using these materials. In the long run, widespread adoption of such products can significantly contribute to climate change mitigation efforts within the industry.
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A first-of-its-kind global initiative, this collaboration demonstrates an unwavering dedication from organizations in the building and infrastructure industry to reduce embodied carbon in building materials. Dow's carbon neutral silicone sealants for building façades, verified through PAS 2060 Standard(1), have the unique advantage of a lower embodied carbon footprint due to Dow's investments in the decarbonization of its silicon metal assets in
"Silicone sealants used in façades are already known for their positive contribution to lowering the operating carbon emissions coming from the cooling and heating of buildings, as they provide durable bonding in insulated prefabricated façade elements," said Jean-Paul Hautekeer, global marketing director for Building & Infrastructure at Dow Consumer Solutions. "With this program, we are going one step further by eliminating their embedded carbon. We appreciate the shared vision and collaboration with Glass Wall Systems."
Glass Wall Systems can achieve carbon neutrality through the use of DOWSIL™ 983 Structural Glazing Sealant and DOWSIL™ 791 Weatherproofing Sealant. The carbon neutrality, following PAS 2060, was achieved by the responsible sourcing of low-carbon feedstocks, Dow's actions to reduce carbon emissions in the manufacturing process, the use of renewable energy sources, and compensation of the remaining emissions.
Aligned with the Decarbia™ portfolio, the DOWSIL™ carbon neutral silicone service for building façades from Dow supports green-building design initiatives, enhances façade sustainability, and can improve green-building ratings across the construction industry.
In addition to carbon neutral silicones, Dow continues to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the building and infrastructure industry. For more information on the latest developments, please visit dow.com/dowbuildingscience.
(1) PAS 2060 Standard: the only internationally recognized, accepted and respected standard for carbon neutrality.
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