Henkel Kicks Off Green Data-Sharing Program
Henkel launched a new data-sharing program for its global suppliers as part of its sustainability efforts.
The Climate Connect program, which will be rolled out gradually to suppliers, seeks to advance decarbonization along the value chain through the collection of emissions data. Key figures recorded include energy, water consumption, and waste volumes.
The company is partnering with SDG solution provider Manufacture 2030 to engage Henkel’s raw material and packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers, and suppliers of traded goods, which Henkel said is where more than 90% of its Scope 3 upstream emissions occur.
Henkel and Manufacture 2030 will then offer the generated data to participating suppliers to help them set baselines and measure climate actions. Training and upskilling will be provided, and suppliers can track their progress or make the data visible to other customers.
Bertrand Conquéret, Henkel chief procurement officer, noted in a statement that their SMB partners often find it difficult to record CO2 emissions and lack the capacity to do so. This new program is intended to be both long-term and individually supportive.
“[This data is hugely relevant, as it is the only way to define targets and measures to reduce these emissions,” he said. “For us at Henkel, this in return is the basis for reducing our Scope 3 emissions and achieving our climate protection targets.”
