Understanding Legislation

On a world-wide scale

Public awareness of environmental issues is now greater than ever;

• Climate change and the link with Green House Gas (GHG) emissions is high on the political agenda
• A knock-on effect of this is increased concern over all environmental issues; the environmental footprint of all man’s activities is now under ever growing scrutiny
• The leisure boating industry is no exception – attention from public, press and government legislators (new regulations) is now intense
• There is pressure to prove that the leisure industry is environmentally sustainable

From a coatings supplier’s perspective

As a coatings supplier, we are challenged to produce effective products which;

• Are compliant with ever tightening environmental and safety legislation
• Result in minimal impact on the environment
• Are ‘sustainable’ in the environment and the marketplace
• Still deliver the performance and aesthetics that our customers require

Policy Focus

The key elements in our environmental policy focus on;

• Product design
• Compliance with environmental legislation
• Solvent (VOC) emissions
• Antifouling paints
• Product Stewardship

Understanding, considering and complying with legislation is fundamental to each of these key elements.