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Henkel

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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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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Henkel's score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Henkel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,137,680,000 kg CO2e, which includes 405,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 55,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 37,676,071,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. 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 from the same base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In 2023, Henkel's total emissions were approximately 32,846,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 283,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 32,518,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant focus on addressing emissions throughout their supply chain. Henkel's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, which includes a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions from all operational scopes. The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to climate action.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
334,000,000
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Scope 3
755,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Henkel's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Henkel is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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