Henkel Discusses Sustainability Future
Henkel organized the Adhesive Technologies China Sustainability Summit in Shanghai. It discussed with more than 100 experts from business and academia how to promote sustainable transformation in the Chinese market through technological innovation and cooperative co-creation.
Henkel is pioneering new solutions for sustainable development. Under its target framework, Henkel has set long-term goals around three segments: Regenerating Planet, Prosperous Communities and Trusted Partners. And earlier this year in November, it published a roadmap for net-zero emissions. Henkel hopes to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable development.
In the field of adhesive technology, Henkel launched the “Henkel Environmental Assessment Reporting Tool” with its partners this year. It automatically calculates the carbon footprint for nearly 60,000 Henkel adhesive products. The method has already been fully tested and certified by TÜV Rheinland.
During the summit, industry experts and business representatives centered on the theme of green transformation. From product design, raw materials, manufacturing, recycling and information disclosure and other dimensions. In-depth discussion of the current background, the enterprise to achieve sustainable development path.
Anna, President of Henkel Greater China, said: “Sustainable development is a multifaceted topic that requires cross-technology and cross-industry forces to work together to solve the problem, and it is crucial to open up the chain and deepen cooperation. By building an exchange platform and sharing successful experiences and practical achievements, Henkel hopes to promote dialog and stimulate the industry’s surging green development momentum.
Henkel said it will continue to deepen its sustainability commitment. Strengthen collaboration with partners. Hand in hand with the upstream and downstream of the industry chain. Jointly explore sustainable and innovative solutions to meet market demand, and jointly draw a new picture of green development.