Solera is partnering with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes to enable bodyshops and insurers to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of repairs.
The partnership will see AkzoNobel’s product and process data integrated into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform.
By factoring in variables such as specific paint systems, spraybooth time, drying temperature, and VOC emissions, the integration delivers a detailed view of emissions associated with the entire refinish process.
This allows repairers to make more informed, sustainable choices—balancing environmental impact with operational efficiency.
The collaboration, initially launching across EMEA, aligns with AkzoNobel’s broader sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions by up to 50% across its value chain by 2030.
Carbon footprint of repairs
Ignacio Román Navarro, business director automotive and vehicle refinishes EMEA at AkzoNobel, said: “This is a key step in delivering our sustainability ambition and our first initiative with Solera. By helping bodyshops choose the right coating systems that combine faster process times with lower energy consumption, we’re reducing carbon emissions while supporting business profitability.”
Ana Izquierdo, global head of data at Solera, added:
“By combining Solera’s data-driven Sustainable Estimatics with AkzoNobel’s coatings expertise, we’re unlocking the ability to understand CO₂ emissions at a deeper, process-specific level. This not only supports sustainability efforts but also strengthens business performance for both bodyshops and insurers.”
