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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Henkel's score of 53 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,137,680,000 kg CO2e, comprising 405,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 55,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 37,676,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company 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, Henkel is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total GHG emissions across all scopes by 2045 from the same base year. Henkel's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has aligned its targets with the 1.5°C climate goal. The commitment to net-zero emissions by 2045 encompasses all scopes, including biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Overall, Henkel's proactive approach to climate action reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the consumer durables and household products sector.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 477,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 427,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Henkel is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
