en.Wedoany.com Reported - Henkel has achieved carbon-neutral production at two of its major adhesive technologies manufacturing sites in Kurkumbh, India and Gebkim, Turkey, marking a significant milestone in the company's global efforts to advance decarbonized operations and meet its 2030 climate targets. By eliminating Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions at these two plants, Henkel is accelerating its transition to fossil-free manufacturing.
At the core of this achievement is the reduction of operational greenhouse gas emissions through improved energy efficiency, electrification, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels. Simultaneously, Henkel is expanding the use of renewable energy across its global production network to support long-term climate goals. At the Kurkumbh site in India, Henkel replaced oil-fired thermal fluid heaters with highly efficient electric heating systems, completely eliminating the plant's reliance on fossil fuels. This transition involved optimizing thermal loads, installing advanced high-efficiency heat exchangers, and making significant investments in electrical capacity to support full electrification. Additionally, the plant transitioned to 100% renewable electricity, reducing approximately 11,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually.
At the Gebkim site in Turkey, Henkel implemented an electrification project that replaced natural gas boilers with highly efficient electric boiler systems, eliminating the plant's direct fossil fuel consumption and reducing Scope 1 emissions to zero, cutting approximately 956 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions per year. Simon Ulmann, Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations for Henkel Adhesive Technologies IMEA, stated that achieving carbon-neutral production at two flagship sites is a crucial step toward Henkel Adhesive Technologies' global sustainability goals, as the company systematically eliminates fossil fuels from its operations and replaces them with electrified processes powered by renewable energy. Bappa Bandyopadhyay, Director of Operations & Projects for Henkel Adhesive Technologies India, noted that by adopting renewable energy and continuously improving energy efficiency, the Kurkumbh plant has reduced its carbon footprint while maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards. These initiatives not only reduce Henkel's overall carbon footprint but also support customers in achieving their own sustainability goals, demonstrating the practicality and scalability of fossil-free manufacturing across different regions and industrial environments.
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