Henkel AG & Co KGaA
Henkel AG & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Henkel AG & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Henkel AG & Co amounted to 678,629 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Henkel AG & Co decreased by 6.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Henkel AG & Co were 357,850 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Henkel AG & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Henkel AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Henkel AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,824 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 320,779 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Henkel AG & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Henkel AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Henkel AG & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Henkel AG & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, 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 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported 33,455,268 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 2025 disclosure of Henkel AG & Co includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.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 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 33,455,268 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 35.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.96% 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 emissions have decreased by 22.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Henkel AG & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Henkel AG & Co disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 20,495,907 tCO₂e (61.28%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,322,003 tCO₂e (30.86%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,191,809 tCO₂e (3.56%)
Henkel AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Henkel AG & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 357,850 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 24,095 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.85 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 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.85 tCO₂e 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 2025, Henkel AG & Co ranked 18 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 2025, Henkel AG & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 34,133,897 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.46% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Henkel AG & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.05%.a