Responsible business is a prerequisite of Tikkurila operations, and sustainable development is integrated into Tikkurila strategy. Through high-quality products and services and our professional expertise, we protect the environment, enhance the sust
The demands of our customers increase and their purchase behaviour changes, the legislation becomes more stringent, and different trends, such as climate change, increasingly affect our business operations. Therefore, we take into account the world a
The main environmental effects of paint during its life cycle have been identified as raw materials and packaging materials production, energy used during the manufacturing of the product, emissions and waste generated during the manufacture, as well
Tikkurila aims to continuously minimize the environmental impact of its operations and products, for instance, by developing products that extend the service life of the painted item and allow for longer maintenance painting intervals. Furthermore, w
Without protection, our cities and houses along our home streets would deteriorate, and without colours, our homes and environments would look bleak. Painting has a positive effect on our surroundings and its aesthetics. Paints make our living enviro
Water-based paints are low-emission paints that ensure better indoor air quality and smaller health risks. What is more, water-based paints are nearly odourless, which means that it is safe to be in the painted room soon after painting. Water-based p
Paints are awarded international eco-labels (the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, EU Ecolabel) and national allergy and asthma labels or M1 classification measuring compounds emitted into the air from building materials for interior use. Tikkurila Group has mor
Climate change is one of the global megatrends that guides our operations at Tikkurila, and we take that into account in our strategy work and development of business operations. Tikkurila wants to mitigate climate change and its impacts on our opera