Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Lower Voc Paints

Berger water-based paints colourant system has been transitioned to a water-based system to create an eco-friendly option for decorative paints

There are several benefits of transitioning ingredients for paints to those that have lower Volatile Organic Carbons. These include:

• Reduced pollutants in the atmosphere during manufacture and end use

• Less odour

• Reduced chemical exposure to staff and customers

• Reduced contaminants in the environment

• Less need for chemicals in the cleanup process during both manufacture and end use

ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) provides financing for ground and roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) installation for residential and commercial use, solar water heater systems, and electric and hybrid vehicles. This is the market segment that is leading the resurgence and growth, with the bank’s portfolio being redistributed with more emphasis on renewable energy-type transactions.

Of all new vehicles financed by ANSA Merchant Bank in the country, 25% are Electric Vehicles and Hybrids.