Henkel AG & Co KGaA
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 of Henkel AG & Co amounted to 726,518 metric 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 & Co increased by 173.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Henkel AG & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
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. a b
What are Henkel AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Henkel AG & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 55,988 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 320,897 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 11 of 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 chain a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 2018, Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
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. a b
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 tCO₂e (61.48%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,468,812 tCO₂e (30.44%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,436,546 tCO₂e (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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,463 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.06 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.13 , 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 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b
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