Henkel
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, commonly known as Henkel, is a global leader in the consumer and industrial sectors, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1876, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Henkel operates primarily in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Home Care. Its innovative products, such as Persil laundry detergents and Loctite adhesives, are renowned for their quality and effectiveness, setting industry standards. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Henkel has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its eco-friendly practices. As a market leader, Henkel continues to shape the future of its industries, driven by a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Henkel's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Henkel's score of 24 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Henkel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Henkel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,846,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 283,000,000 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 32,518,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Henkel has committed to the Amazon Climate Pledge, which they signed on 15 November 2020, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint. Over the years, Henkel's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions peaking at approximately 50,928,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has made strides in managing its emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, which combined totalled about 361,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, down from 647,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015. Henkel's commitment to sustainability is evident in their ongoing efforts to address climate change, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly in their extensive supply chain, which constitutes a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 317,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 334,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 755,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Henkel is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
