Adhesive & Sealant Sustainability

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NEW: 2024 Addendum to the 2022 Adhesive and Sealant Sustainability Value Chain Map Assessment

2022 Adhesive and Sealant Sustainability Value Chain Map Assessment 

"The adhesive and sealant industry is essential to 
sustainability as we develop, enable and promote
technologies that support a growing world population
to improve quality of life and to use the planet’s
resources responsibly and efficiently."

Adhesives and sealants can contribute to and enable sustainability benefits of many products. 
  • Lightweighting vehicles enabling better fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Air sealing in residential and commercial buildings to save energy
  • Water management solutions preventing water infiltration at critical joints
  • Better bonding and sealing solutions for multiple substrates than mechanical fasteners, extending the life of a product and reducing waste
  • Eliminating corrosion associated with metal fasteners

For more examples, download ASC's "Adhesives and Sealants: Chemical Management and Sustainability Benefits in Retail Markets"  

Resource Section
Curated links to aid in the understanding of sustainability fundamentals, practice, and policy.   Additional resources for specific market programs
In 2021, the ASC Board of Directors established the ASC Sustainability Initiative to advance and support sustainability efforts on behalf of members and the industry. 

Our four strategic objectives are to

  • Collect member and industry insights, informing initial priority areas for sustainability work.

  • Source member case studies on sustainability initiatives to promote industry wins and highlight best practices.

  • Map sustainability value chain for select markets to communicate the value of sustainability.

  • Develop member resources to expand the footprint and impact of sustainability focused education.

ASC defines adhesive and sealant sustainability as follows:

"For the adhesives and sealants industry, sustainability is met by using materials and manufacturing processes, developing products, and providing solutions with environmental benefit."

The ASC Sustainability Initiative identifies three progress areas of focus:
  • Advancing the circular economy
  • Reducing environmental impact in operations and supply chain
  • Making a positive impact for our employees and communities

Details coming soon!

ASC members - Get Involved! Join ASC's Sustainability Committee
Contact Bill Allmond for more details