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Henkel AG & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Henkel AG & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Henkel AG & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHenkel AG & Co amounted to726,518metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Henkel AG & Coincreased by 173.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Henkel AG & Co were 405,621 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Henkel AG & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 83.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Henkel AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 55,988 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 320,897 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Henkel AG & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Henkel AG & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported 37,676,071 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Henkel AG & Co includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 37,676,071 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 34.47%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 65.53%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Henkel AG & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 12.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Henkel AG & Co disclose?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 23,163,822 tCOâ‚‚e(61.48%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,468,812 tCOâ‚‚e(30.44%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,436,546 tCOâ‚‚e(3.81%)
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Henkel AG & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 405,621 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,463 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Henkel AG & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Henkel AG & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Henkel AG & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Henkel AG & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 38,402,589 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.14% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Henkel AG & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.06%.a