Solera and AkzoNobel partner to drive sustainability in repairs

Solera, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, has formed a new strategic partnership with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes, one of the world’s leading paint and coatings companies, to enable bodyshops and insurers to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of vehicle repairs.

The collaboration will work through the integration of AkzoNobel’s product and process data 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.

Sustainability ambitions

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.”

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. The partnership builds on the success of AkzoNobel’s digital tools – such as the CO₂eRepairCalculator and Carbon Pulse – by embedding emissions transparency into daily repair workflows.

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.”

Transparency and accountability

Arnaud Agostini, international managing director at Solera, commented:

“Partnering with AkzoNobel is a natural extension of our mission to deliver transparency and accountability in vehicle repair emissions. As the industry accelerates toward stricter environmental standards, it’s essential that we provide repairers and insurers with accurate, real-time data tied to specific repair processes. With AkzoNobel’s deep expertise in coatings and commitment to sustainability, we’re ensuring our solutions remain future-proof, actionable, and aligned with the evolving needs of the market.”

As environmental regulations such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) come into effect, vehicle repairers and insurers are increasingly expected to track and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Solera and AkzoNobel are equipping them with the tools to meet these requirements—enabling smarter, greener repair decisions.

The partnership underscores both companies shared vision of a lower-carbon future for the automotive repair industry and lays the foundation for global expansion of sustainability-driven solutions.

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