Glass Canada • October 2023 • Carbon assessment service

The first-ever carbon neutrality service is now available for silicones used in structural glazing, insulating glass and weathersealing applications on high-performance building facades. Produced in compliance with the internationally recognized PAS 2060 verified carbon neutrality standard, Dow carbon-neutral silicones for building facades can support green-building design initiatives, enhance facade sustainability and improve green-building ratings. Architects and building designers can request the Dow Carbon-Neutral Silicone Service for Building Facades on specific projects globally that involve Dow carbon-neutral silicones. Documentation and project support tools include:

• Environmental Product Declarations for life-cycle environmental assessment of products

• Externally audited carbon dioxide certificates, following the PAS 2060 standard for verified carbon neutrality

• Life Cycle Analyses to show the positive environmental impact of carbon neutrality

• COOL 4.0 project management tools with integrated carbon neutrality services on specific projects

• Building Science Connect, an online showcase of Dow products, services and innovations

Dow Carbon-Neutral Silicone Service for Building Facades includes the following Dow carbon-neutral silicones: Dowsil 983 silicone sealant (two-part structural), Dowsil 3363 silicone sealant (two-part insulating glass), and Dowsil 795 silicone sealant (onepart weathersealing). Dow has announced it will build the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The organic, brownfield investment would significantly increase Dow’s capacity of advantaged ethylene, polyethylene and derivatives manufactured across Alberta. Canadian glazing contractors assessing embodied carbon in their projects further benefit from products produced and shipped domestically.