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 DOWSILโข Facade Sealants from Dow’s Decarbiaโข 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 faรงades, 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 faรงades 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 faรงade elements,” said Jean-Paul Hautekeer, Global Marketing Director, 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 DOWSILโข 983 Structural Glazing Sealant and DOWSILโข 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 Decarbiaโข portfolio, the DOWSILโข carbon neutral silicone service for building faรงades from Dow supports green-building design initiatives, enhances faรงade 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.
Source: prnewswire.com
