Building on its proud legacy of sustainability since its foundation and its 150-year heritage, Henkel is setting new mid-term targets until 2030. The new sustainability targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across the company’s value chain. With a holistic approach that integrates climate action, equity, and sustainable supply chains, Henkel is marking the start of a new cycle.
“For 150 years, Henkel has demonstrated that responsible practice and strong business performance go hand in hand. In today’s challenging and volatile environment, it is more important than ever to take a clear and consistent stance in shaping a sustainable future,” says Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel. “In line with our purposeful growth agenda, we are now taking the next step with new and ambitious, yet tangible sustainability goals. We are focusing on three key priorities where we believe we can make a meaningful impact and further drive sustainable value.”
“Our proud heritage is characterized by both responsibility and pioneering spirit, especially when it comes to building a more sustainable future. The new targets reflect a strategic decision to accelerate impact across our entire value chain, providing a clear and actionable framework to embed sustainability into everyday decisions across the business. Creating a lasting and holistic impact takes courage and a shared commitment – across all teams, markets and sites worldwide,” adds Sylvie Nicol, Executive Vice President Human Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainability.
Accelerating the path to net-zero and a circular economy
Henkel is committed to becoming net-zero by 2045 and defined a comprehensive roadmap in 2024 to achieve this goal, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to significantly reduce emissions across its value chain by improving energy efficiency and expanding the use of renewable energy and more sustainable fuels. As a key milestone on this path, Henkel aims to reduce its absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent by 2030 (vs. 2021) and cut absolute scope 3 emissions by 30 percent. Scope 1 and 2 emissions cover direct and indirect emissions from our operations, while scope 3 covers emissions that originate in the upstream and downstream value chain. The progress achieved so far shows that Henkel is on the right track: by 2025, the company achieved a 29 percent reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions versus the 2021 base year and implemented carbon-neutral production at 37 sites worldwide. In this context, Henkel has significantly increased its share of renewable electricity to 97 percent globally. These reductions reflect both operational improvements and intensified collaboration with suppliers and partners.
