AkzoNobel turns tide on plastic

AkzoNobel will be an official sustainability partner of the 2017/2018 Volvo Ocean Race. The partnership, which focuses, in particular, on educating people about reducing plastic use and protecting our oceans, will pro-actively build on the long-established commitment to sustainability of both parties.

The race is taking sustainability to its heart by helping to ‘turn the tide on plastic’ and the partnership with AkzoNobel will focus on boosting awareness through an education programme designed to inspire future generations to act positively on marine litter.

"Our involvement with the Volvo Ocean Race and the participation of team AkzoNobel are a perfect fit with our Planet Possible sustainability strategy,” explained André Veneman, AkzoNobel’s Corporate Director of Sustainability. The race will visit Melbourne, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Auckland.