The company is on track to have zero waste to landfill by the end of 2020, while renewable electricity is already in use at 33 locations and eight countries. Solar panels have also been installed at 14 locations. In addition, AkzoNobel has reduced its waste by 40% in the last eight years, while total VOC emissions fell by 24% in 2019. Van Heiningen continued, "Ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into everything we do has been boosted by the recent introduction of People. Planet. Paint. – a new, down-to-earth approach which makes sustainability a daily priority. It's about focusing on the things we can truly influence. Through our sustainable solutions and processes, we are delivering tangible benefits for our customers, society, the environment and our business, enhancing our position as the sustainability leader in the paints and coatings industry."