OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PLANET
AND EACH OTHER
KEIM
SUSTAINABILITY
PLEDGE
A promise made by our founder has been growing for more than 140 years. Today, we honor our founder’s pledge to protect the earth, its resources, and one another in everything we do.
“As leading specialists for mineral building materials and paint, we are called upon to think ahead to a liveable future and to act accordingly in the present.
Cradle to Cradle Certified® confirms that we do justice to this responsibility – not just with our products and system solutions but also our social commitment inside and outside the company.”
Rüdiger Lugert
CEO KEIMFARBEN
Great advancements. For the good of our planet and everyone on it.
These are our stories of how we’re driving circular and sustainable progress and transforming howwe get work done and to help our customers do more with less.
In Harmony with Nature
Responsibly Made
Renewable Energy
Healthy Products
Water Stewardship
Sustainability Story
Harmony with Nature
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Responsibly Made
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Renewable Energy
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Healthy Materials
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Water Stewardship
In Harmony with Nature
and Climate
Lowering our Impact
Conserving Resources
Minerals for an Excellent Eco Profile
Responsibly Made
We are deeply committed to our Environmental and Social Governance program, recognizing the impact of our actions on society. Our unwavering determination ensures that every decision we make is aligned with our responsibility towards the environment and the community.
Respecting Human Rights
We are committed to upholding human rights at KEIM. Our objective is to treat people with respect and fairness. We guarantee that our products are not produced using child or forced labor. Our supplier standards establish accountability measures across organizations to ensure that human rights policies are not only implemented but also evaluated. As members of the human community, we are dedicated to safeguarding human health through both our products and our company’s actions.
Responsibly Made
We are deeply committed to our Environmental and Social Governance program, recognizing the impact of our actions on society. Our unwavering determination ensures that every decision we make is aligned with our responsibility towards the environment and the community.
Renewable Energy
Breathing Better Air
We spend 90% of our time indoors, and indoor air can be as much as 5 times more unhealthy than outdoor air. The materials we choose for our homes and buildings should be free of hazardous chemicals, especially those used for our painted walls, as we are exposed to them daily. Mineral paints are the purest, cleanest, and healthiest options, and they help improve our indoor air quality by promoting a balanced indoor climate. Maintaining the right balance of temperature, humidity, and freedom from emissions is crucial for better indoor air.
Certified Pure and Healthy Materials
KEIM has been developing paints to promote healthy living for decades. As early as 1983, our first healthy paint launch led the way as the first paint producer to receive a Natureplus certificate. Today, 85% of our paints and stains are certified Gold for Material Health by the Cradle to Cradle Products Institute®. No other paint company can make this claim.
Healthy Products
Our commitment to social responsibility drives us to provide building materials that not only ensure the safety of those who use them but also offer lasting durability. We believe in the power of creating a healthier environment, one product at a time.
Water Stewardship
In our manufacturing processes, we responsibly manage water resources to ensure clean, plentiful water for both humans and the environment.
Effectively Managing a Precious Resource
At KEIM, we’re committed to sustainability and responsible resource management. In our production facilities, we have implemented innovative programs to minimize water consumption and maximize efficiency. As part of our dedication to environmental stewardship, we pledge never to release water into the local ecosystem. Instead, 100% of the water used in our production processes is recycled and reused. By prioritizing sustainable practices, we aim to set a positive example and lead the way towards a more environmentally conscious future.
Good for people. Good for the planet. Responsibly made.
Our commitment spans the globe, in every market we serve. Paints that are safe to use, with notoxins. Minimally processed with renewable energy and plentiful natural materials. Andequitably made—every aspect of our supply chain is vetted and certified. This is how we can all prosper.
Cradle to Cradle Certified® V3.1
Made for
Tomorrow
We are powering the shift to a circular economy by setting the global standard for materials, products, and systems that positively impact people and the planet.
No other paint company has made more progress.
As much as 85% of Keim’s core paint and stain products are now Cradle-to-Cradle Certified®. Noother paint company even comes close.
Cradle-to-Cradle Aligns with Many Sustainability Initiatives and Pledges
Meets all Design commitments for Climate, Health, and Equity
5—7 points
Material Ingredients (2 pts) Purchasing (2 pts) Social Equity (1 pt)
Meets all Commitments for Human Health, and Eliminating Hazardous Substances throughout their Life-cycles
WELL v2 1—5 points
Material Transparency (2 pts) Material Optimization (2 pts) Cleaning Products (1 pt)
Meets all Commitment Goals for Human Health, Social Health and Equity, Ecosystem Health, Climate Health, and a Circular Economy
Meets 11 of 17 goals
Best Practices
4 Categories
NATURALLY INSPIRED
ARISING FROM
NATURE
Every mineral element has a story to tell and adds unique characteristics to each gallon of Keim mineral paint. We begin with the world’s most durable and beautiful mineral materials. From the rare hue of cobalt blue pigment to the renewable abundance of potassium carbonate that is the source for our silicate binders, every ingredient is pure, letting their natural splendor inspire our formulations.
No VOC’s, plasticizers, pesticides or harsh chemicals are ever added. And for allergy sufferers and wellness aficionados, no allergens or toxins can be found in our paints. And with the Cradle-to-Cradle Products Institute as our partner, our formulations are optimized for the good of our planet, but also to prioritize human health and future use cycling.
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