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)

Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric.  (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)

Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Award.  (Image courtesy of Sustainability Magazine)