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Who we are

Our principles · Certified B Corporation · 360° Sustainability

You can always do better. These four principles shape our philosophy.
As only the second paint manufacturer worldwide, PNZ is a certified B corporation.

As a certified B Corporation and winner of the German Sustainability Award 2024, we set benchmarks in the ecological transformation of the chemical industry. Our goal: to create products and processes that protect and benefit people and the environment alike.


What we do

Products · Packaging · Production · Logistics · Research · Society

Summary

CO₂ reduction ~55 %   vs. base year 2019
B Corp certified   one of the highest scores worldwide (Industrial Manufacturing)
German Sustainability  Prize 2024  Europe's most important sustainability award
Science Based Targets   notified climate targets
CO₂-neutral since 2019   net, part-Scope 3 with roadmap for further reduction

A 100% oil, completely obtained from regional, renewable raw materials, easy to use and without footprint. This is what we understand by true sustainability.

Responsible product development

Our products are made from natural, regional raw materials and undergo rigorous testing for environmental compatibility and health protection. We consider the entire life cycle of our products – from raw material extraction through production to application – and always strive for the best balance between functionality and sustainability.

Sustainability is first and foremost a practical issue.

A true circular economy for all materials is our goal. To this end, we are involved in specific projects, for example with the Cradle to Cradle NGO.
Central data acquisition for environmentally relevant topics. A research project with Fraunhofer IPA.
Carbon chemistry made from CO2 out of the atmosphere. That is the goal of a long-term project with several scientific partners.

Where we are heading

Quick access ·JEDI ·Environmental Stewardship · Climate Action · Communication · Our approach to AI · PNZ in Action

What we actually do – and what we don't yet. Our goals, our progress, our track record.
Summary as of 04/2026.
How we think about technologies and where we want to go until 2030.
Carbon chemistry made from CO2 out of the atmosphere. That is the goal of a long-term project with several scientific partners.