Sustainability

At Kernow Coatings, we’re committed to creating high-performance coatings while striving to improve operations where possible in order to do less harm to the planet. From reducing environmental impact in our manufacturing processes to developing eco-friendly products, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Explore how we’re innovating responsibly, minimising waste and supporting a greener future for our communities and customers.

Water-based coatings
For decades we have been at the forefront of coating innovations with regards to environmental issues by switching to aqueous coatings at every opportunity.
Recognised efforts
In 2018, we were awarded the SGIA Sustainable Business Recognition Award for reducing our waste by 18%.
Caring for nature
Over the last 11 years we have funded the planting and lifetime care of more than 13,000 trees and through continued partnerships, actively partake in physically planting trees.
Sustainable products
As innovators we continuously strive to be at the forefront of print media, this has lead us to produce more sustainable products.
Reducing waste
After continuously improving our systems we've reached our goal of sending 0% of our waste to landfill.
Solar
2023 saw the installation of our 107kW solar panel system estimated to deliver nearly 100,000kWh a year, saving over 20 tonnes of carbon.