A gas that leaves a footprint? What’s that all about and what has it got to do with adhesives? Well, results from the German Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) pilot project have, for the first time, revealed how much in the way of greenhouse gas emissions is connected to the manufacture of joint sealants for window frames and laminating adhesives – and what percentage of emissions can be cut through their usage. The ‘Carbon Footprint’ is a measure of all the greenhouse gas emissions that occur during the lifecycle of a product.

Within the beverage sector, drinktec is regarded as a premier forum for innovations with global reach. This world-leading trade show, to be held at Munich’s Neue Messe site between September 14 and 19, will be showcasing 1,500 exhibitors from some 70 countries and is expected to attract around 70,000 visitors from more than 160 countries. Henkel will also be around in Munich, presenting a range of sustainable solutions for the beverage industry.

International consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has once again been included as a leader in its sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The Index lists corporations that follow the principles of sustainable development in their business operations.

As scientific forums, the Nobel Prize-Winner Conferences held in Lindau are quite unique. Every year since 1951, young researchers from different countries have been meeting with Nobel Prize-winners at this town on Lake Constance. From June 28 to July 3, a total of 580 students from 67 countries are discussing aspects of sustainable chemistry with 23 Nobel Prize-winners. This year for the first time, Henkel facilitated the participation of 60 chemistry students from 20 countries.

Christian-André Weinberger, Corporate Senior Vice President und Global Chief Marketing Officer and Sustainability Council representative for the Laundry & Home Care business at Henkel explains why sustainability is a success factor, why performance – based on sustainability – is setting a new standard of quality, and why innovative, sustainable consumption can lead us out of the crisis.

at the Holthausen site in Düsseldorf, Germany

Sustainability is more than environmental protection and social engagement. At Henkel, sustainable development starts with the selection of the raw materials for its branded products, involves manufacturing, distribution and communication, and takes the use phase and disposal into account as well, thus encompassing the entire value chain. At an information event on July 1, experts used practical examples to demonstrate how the company exercises its responsibility in its Laundry & Home Care business and why this is so important, especially in challenging times.

What is sustainability? How can sustainability be measured in different brands such as Persil, Terra Activ and Somat? When is one solution more sustainable than another? The Henkel-Sustainability#Master of the Laundry & Home Care business sector gives answers to these questions. The computer-aided method developed by Henkel makes it possible to assess whether products and processes are more sustainable relative to a starting situation.

For more than 133 years, Henkel has been combining leading brand performance with responsibility toward people and the environment. In Cologne on May 19, Henkel received the 2009 Plus X Award – conferred as part of a major European technology competition – for its standing as an “Ecologically Committed Company”. Also recognized were the company’s new liquid laundry detergents marketed under the Terra Activ brand.

Henkel has once again received public recognition as a socially responsible company: for the second time running, the Ethisphere Institute and Forbes Magazine, both of the USA, have included Henkel in their list of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies”. Only two German companies have made it to this list. Among the selection criteria are corporate social responsibility, management style and innovative strength.

U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart has selected Henkel to receive the “Wal-Mart Sustainability Award". Henkel was recognized as the one company demonstrating the most comprehensive approach to sustainability and making a substantial contribution to Wal-Mart’s sustainability strategy.

Henkel committed to sustainability dialog

Only the best is good enough for customers

Far-reaching long-term changes were already visible in our most important markets in 2007. In response to the changed market demands, we formulated a comprehensive efficiency enhancement program at an early stage, with the aim of optimizing structures and processes to make Henkel even more competitive.

 Sustainability: Henkel a leader among international corporations

Henkel is an Official Sponsor of the 2009 IIHF World Championship

Sustainability at Henkel: Contributing to the Product Carbon Footprint Pilot Project

German Sustainability Award goes to Henkel