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Henkel AG, a multinational chemical and consumer goods company, aims to expedite the journey towards Net Zero and lead advancements in combatting climate change. The company has set science-based emissions reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2, aligning with a 1.5-degree pathway, and focuses on sustainable solutions, including minimizing the carbon footprint, advancing the circular economy, and educating individuals on resource-conserving product usage.
In terms of carbon emissions for the year 2022, the company reported 284 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent from direct sources (Scope 1), 114 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent from purchased energy (Scope 2), and a substantial 38,724 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent from indirect emissions within the value chain (Scope 3). The total carbon footprint amounted to approximately 39,122 thousand metric tons of CO2/CO2 equivalent. Direct emissions (Scope 1) originate from sources like incinerators and mobile combustion, while Scope 2 encompasses purchased energy, including electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, almost 99 percent of the operational CO2 footprint is attributed to indirect emissions within the value chain (Scope 3).
Henkel has set ambitious targets for the future, including a 65 percent reduction in the CO2 footprint in production per ton of product by 2025 compared to the base year 2010. The company also aims for a 67 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030 compared to the base year 2017, with the ambition to achieve a climate-positive greenhouse gas balance in its production by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Current efforts have resulted in emissions reductions aligned with the 2025 target, and future plans aim to further reduce emissions in line with the ambition for a climate-positive greenhouse gas balance by 2030 for production sites.
Henkel has implemented on-site measures and engagement along its value chain to mitigate climate change. The company is also actively working with suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions from purchased goods and services. Additionally, Henkel has invested in renewable energy sources, with 70% of its electricity purchase coming from renewable sources or falling under supplier-specific emission factors. The company aims to source 100 percent of its purchased electricity required for production from renewable sources by 2030.
Henkel AG actively engages in managing its waste and reducing its environmental impact. The company focuses on waste recycling and disposal, waste generation, and waste diversion from disposal. Henkel follows country-specific requirements for waste disposal and collaborates with external service providers for waste management.
In conclusion, Henkel AG is actively implementing a sustainability strategy aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking significant steps to curtail its carbon emissions and attain its sustainability objectives. Henkel has implemented on-site measures, engaged with its value chain, and invested in renewable energy sources to reduce its environmental impact. The company also focuses on waste management and follows country-specific requirements for waste disposal.
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