Sustainability

Johnstone’s Trade

Protect the world today, make it more beautiful for tomorrow.

At Johnstone’s Trade, we believe in building a better future through coatings that are not only high-performing, but also environmentally responsible. As part of PPG Industries, we are committed to supporting sustainable building practices through innovative product development, responsible manufacturing, and transparent environmental reporting.

Our Approach to Sustainable Specification

We invest in solutions that support both people and the planet — from bio-based and low-VOC coatings to durable systems that extend maintenance cycles and reduce environmental impact over time.

Low VOC & Water-Based Formulations
Our portfolio includes a wide range of low-emission coatings for walls, ceilings, trim, floors, and specialist applications — helping to reduce indoor air pollution and support healthier environments.

Indoor Air Quality & Wellbeing
Products like Air Pure® are formulated with bio-based binders and actively improve indoor air quality by neutralising formaldehyde. Many of our coatings meet the requirements of Indoor Air Comfort GOLD and Exemplary levels, verified by Eurofins.

Green Building Certifications
Our solutions contribute to major sustainability frameworks including:

BREEAM® (UK)

LEED® (US)

WELL™ Building Standard
These certifications reward the use of low-emission, durable, and responsibly manufactured materials.

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
We provide third-party verified EPDs across a growing number of products, offering transparent lifecycle data to support sustainable design and procurement.

Supporting Sustainable Design from Concept to Completion

Whether you're aiming to meet VOC regulations, qualify for BREEAM or LEED credits, or reduce the embodied carbon of your project, we offer coatings that align with your environmental goals — without compromising on performance.

VOC Emissions vs. VOC Content
We help specifiers navigate the difference between VOCs in the can and VOCs released after application — a key consideration in frameworks like BREEAM and WELL.

Indoor Air Quality Planning
BREEAM New Construction requires an Indoor Air Quality Plan from RIBA Stage 2. Our team can support early-stage design decisions with product guidance and emissions data.

Durability = Sustainability
Long-lasting coatings reduce the need for frequent repainting, lowering material use, labour, and lifecycle emissions.

Let’s Build Better, Together

We work closely with architects, designers, and specifiers to understand evolving sustainability requirements and deliver coatings that support both compliance and creativity.

Explore our Sustainability Hub, download EPDs, or speak to our team for tailored support on your next green building project.

www.johnstonestrade.com/sustainability