The collaboration with India's leading façade fabricator sets a
global precedent to support carbon neutral silicone sealants for
building façades
MIDLAND,
Mich., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Signaling a shared commitment towards carbon neutrality,
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India), and
Glass Wall Systems India signed an agreement for Dow to supply
DOWSIL™ Facade Sealants from Dow's Decarbia™ portfolio of
reduced-carbon solutions, for Glass Wall System's curtain wall
system.
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 Brazil.
"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.
About Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd.
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to
be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric
materials science company. The company is committed to delivering
the right solutions to its customers' challenges. With broadest
technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial
intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated
science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such
as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.
A Great Place to Work® Certified company with over one thousand
employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites,
innovation centers, established centers of excellence, and
commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports
its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology
expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India collaborates with non-profit partners
towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children
in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the
societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and
circular economy initiatives.
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