Sustainability

• Net-zero: reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent, and scope 3 emissions by 30 percent, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045
• Circular economy: increase recycled plastic share in consumer packaging to at least 35 percent, with 100 percent of packaging being designed for recycling
• Global gender equity: strive to achieve at least 45 percent male and female representation across management levels and ensure global pay equity*
• Sustainable supply chains: ensure 85 percent of suppliers meet specific sustainability standards 

Henkel has announced the return of its flagship STEM education programme ‘Forscherwelt’ to the UK, reaching 18 primary schools nationwide in partnership with the Engineering Development Trust ‏(EDT). Following a successful launch in 2025, the programme will roll out for a second year, bringing hands-on science learning to children aged 8-10.

• Climate action: reduction of CO₂ emissions in production per ton of product by 64 percent (base year: 2017)
• Circular economy: use of recycled plastic in consumer goods packaging rises to 25 percent
• Equal opportunities: significantly more employees take parental leave in 2024; share of women in management climbs to 42 percent
• Fair working conditions: new additional assessment introduced to ensure living wages worldwide 
• Governance: first sustainability report applying all content requirements of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ‏(ESRS)