AkzoNobel's Yachting Coatings Division partners with the Water Revolution Foundation

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings and the Water Revolution Foundation have recently partnered to create a more sustainable boating industry and protecting the world's oceans are the main goals driving the new partnership between AkzoNobel's Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation
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It is understood that AkzoNobel has made a long-term commitment to bring positive change to the industry, and they will share the experience, knowledge and vision gained over decades of developing pioneering solutions for customers around the world
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Founded in 2018, the Water Revolution Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the world's oceans by helping the yachting industry reduce its environmental impact
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Jean-Michel Gauthier, Director of Marine Coatings at AkzoNobel, said that AkzoNobel and the Water Revolution Foundation have a natural connection and share the same goal of creating a more eco-conscious and sustainable yacht industry
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“We are proud of our sustainable products, and by partnering with the foundation, we are committed to protecting our oceans
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We look forward to working closely together and are excited about what we can achieve
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” AkzoNobel Marine Coatings Director Jean- Michel Gauthier explained
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Robert van Tol, Executive Director of the Water Revolution Foundation, added: "AkzoNobel has been a leader in sustainability for many years, and we are united in our commitment to building a greener industry
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We are delighted to welcome them as an official collaboration.
Partners, we look forward to working together to drive and accelerate change in the superyacht industry
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AkzoNobel revealed that it will specifically share the knowledge gained through the development of some of the most innovative underwater helmet primers, fillers, topcoats and coatings on the market
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As part of the new partnership, the Water Revolution Foundation, as well as the wider yachting market, will also benefit from AkzoNobel's extensive technical expertise in multiple sectors, including the automotive, aerospace and powder industries
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For sustainable businesses, the company's sustainability performance continues to be externally recognized by a number of influential rating agencies
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For example, AkzoNobel has received the highest rating from MSCI (AAA) for the sixth year in a row
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