Sustainability

Our commitment begins with people - our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. By prioritising health, safety, and well-being, we ensure that everyone who interacts with Dulux benefits from our sustainable approach.

• Empowering Communities: We actively support local initiatives that foster economic empowerment, training, and skill development, helping Zimbabweans build a brighter future.
• Uplifting Communities: We support communities through donations and infrastructure improvements, including providing sustainable resources, supplying medication, and refurbishing schools and buildings. Our efforts aim to improve access to essential services, foster safe environments, and contribute to the overall betterment of communities.
• Safety & Quality: From research and development to manufacturing and application, our processes adhere to strict safety and quality standards to protect people’s health.
• Inclusive Growth: As part of the global AkzoNobel network, we bring international expertise to Zimbabwe while also creating local opportunities - investing in Zimbabwean talent, businesses, and partnerships.

Caring for the environment is a responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly. Inspired by AkzoNobel’s global commitment, we innovate to minimize our environmental impact without compromising performance.

• Reduced Carbon Footprint: We’re continually improving manufacturing processes to minimize emissions and energy use, incorporating renewable and efficient energy sources wherever possible. We’re working hard to develop products that help to cut carbon emissions by reducing the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in your decoration projects, as well as paints that protect surfaces for longer and paints that use renewable materials.
• Resource Efficiency: We carefully select raw materials and invest in technologies that reduce waste and conserve resources, including water. Our goal is to lower the overall environmental impact of every tin of paint we produce.
• Continuous Improvement: We regularly measure and review our progress to ensure we meet - and exceed international benchmarks in environmental stewardship. By applying learnings from across the Dulux network, we strive to keep Zimbabwe’s environment cleaner and healthier.

Paint is at the core of our business - yet our promise extends beyond merely decorating walls. We’re committed to pushing boundaries through product innovation and responsible solutions.

• High-Performance Formulations: Our advanced paint technologies deliver superior coverage, durability, and protection. This means homeowners, businesses, and institutions can achieve lasting results, reducing the need for frequent repaints.
• Low VOC & Environmentally Responsible: Many of our products comply with stringent international standards for low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), helping maintain cleaner air quality.
• Innovation for Change: Drawing inspiration from Dulux globally, our research teams continually explore new ways to embed sustainability into every product - developing formulations that dry faster, last longer, and perform better, all with a smaller environmental footprint.

Sustainability is not a destination - it’s an ever-evolving journey that requires dedication, collaboration, and innovation. At Dulux, we measure success not only by what we make but also by how we make it and the difference it brings to communities and the environment.

Dulux Zimbabwe is here to paint a brighter future for our people and our planet - one innovative product at a time.