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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched the 2026 edition of its Roadmap to Net Zero, unveiling a revised emissions trajectory as the sector aims toward Net Zero by 2050.
BCF’s latest analysis highlights that to maintain momentum, the sector must embrace deeper, more complex interventions, particularly around Scope 3 emissions, which continue to represent approximately 97% of the industry’s total footprint.
BCF calls on Government to provide the policy conditions needed for success.
BCF CEO Tom Bowtell commented: “Our industry has made decisive progress, but the next decade will be critical. This Roadmap shows what we have achieved, and what we must now tackle together. With the right policy support and strong collaboration across the value chain, we can deliver a competitive, resilient and sustainable future for the UK coatings industry.”
