Henkel: Reducing CO₂ emissions in the production of adhesives

Henkel, a leading global supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Synthomer, a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers and specialty raw materials, today announced a strategic partnership and supply agreement. The aim of the collaboration is to reduce the CO₂ emissions of Henkel's Technomelt hot melt adhesive portfolio for the European, Indian, Middle Eastern and African markets. The partnership builds on Synthomer's recently launched CLIMA-labeled products. Products with this label, such as the Regaliteim series, reduce the product-related CO₂ footprint by at least 20% (cradle-to-gate) through the use of renewable energy in production. Henkel and Synthomer have jointly developed a concept that links the use of renewable energy directly to certain adhesive products, thus enabling measurable CO₂ reductions. Hot melt adhesives are used in a wide range of industries and applications - from packaging and consumer goods to electronics and the automotive industry. By integrating Synthomer's CLIMA resins into Henkel's Technomelt hot melt portfolio, the environmental impact is sustainably reduced - while maintaining the same high quality.

CO₂ footprint of Henkel adhesives is reduced

The partnership between Henkel and Synthomer is based on a shared commitment to sustainability. Henkel's goal is to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030 compared to the base year 2021 and to achieve net zero by 2045. To reduce Scope 3 emissions, Henkel uses raw materials with a reduced carbon footprint in its production processes - while maintaining the same high product quality. Synthomer aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 47 percent by 2030 compared to the base year 2019 by reducing emissions from manufacturing processes - in line with the science-based climate targets of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). Synthomer relies on an improved manufacturing approach that uses renewable electricity, biogas and targeted process optimizations - significantly reducing the carbon footprint of its products. These CO₂ reductions are measured via Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) reporting, which follows the standards of ISO 14067 and the guidelines of Together for Sustainability (TfS). The PCF methodology used in this collaboration is externally validated by TÜV SÜD and gives the process additional reliability and credibility.