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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Henkel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Henkel 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's emissions per tonne of product for Scope 1 and 2 were reported at 35.0 kg CO2e. 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 net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with a long-term target to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the same base year. To support these goals, Henkel's initiatives include a long-term objective of becoming three times more efficient by 2030, targeting a 75% reduction in the specific carbon footprint of production compared to 2010 levels. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. Overall, Henkel's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 755,000,000 | 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.
