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Why Henkel Has Been Awarded Schneider’s Sustainability Award

Henkel receives Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Award, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, circularity and emissions reduction

Why Henkel Has Been Awarded Schneider’s Sustainability Award

Henkel receives Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Award, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, circularity and emissions reduction

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Henkel was founded in 1876 and has grown to employ around 47,000 people globally. (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)

Originally published by Sustainability Magazine
By Chloe Williment

Henkel, the company behind Persil, Schwarzkopf and Purex, recognises that a substantial share of its emissions originate from its value chain, including raw materials, packaging, logistics and end-of-life activities (Scope 3 emissions).

As a result, it is implementing strategies to address these emissions by sourcing sustainable materials, optimising logistics and promoting circular economy practices.

Henkel has reduced CO₂ emissions in production per ton of product by 64% compared to 2017.

Henkel’s ongoing leadership in sustainability has been recognised with a Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award.

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Pia Oelze, Head of Key Account Management Power & Industrial Automation EMEA at Henkel.  (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)
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Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric.  (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)
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Schneider Electric's Sustainability Impact Award.  (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)

 

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About Henkel in North America
Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes Dial® soaps, Persil® and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.6 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2023, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit http://www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X (Twitter) @Henkel_NA.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com.

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