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.
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Industry Benchmark
Henkel's score of 53 is higher than 99% 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 AG & Co. KGaA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,846,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 283,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 32,518,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, Henkel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total GHG emissions across all scopes by 2045. Henkel's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of increasing total emissions, with figures such as 44,758,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and 50,928,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has acknowledged the need for significant reductions and has aligned its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. Henkel's strategy includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030, further supporting its sustainability goals. The company is actively working to integrate these commitments into its operations, reflecting a strong dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
