New program for decarbonization along the value chain
Henkel intends to record CO2 emissions in its supply chain even better. To this end, the Düsseldorf-based company recently developed a new program for its global suppliers.
The program, called “Climate Connect”, will make it possible to collect emissions data, jointly define measures to reduce emissions and offer training opportunities. The aim is to further promote decarbonization along the value chain.
Cooperation with “Manufacture 2030”
For the new program, Henkel is working together with the British company Manufacture 2030. This is a partner in the field of decarbonization, according to Henkel.
According to Henkel, Manufacture 2023 is aimed at raw material and packaging suppliers as well as contract manufacturers and manufacturers of production products, which together generate more than 90 percent of the Düsseldorf-based consumer goods and chemicals group’s Scope 3 upstream emissions.
It is planned that the program will be used to record key figures on energy and water consumption as well as waste volumes. There are also plans to gradually roll out the program and adapt it for more and more suppliers in the various Scope 3 categories.
Participating suppliers will receive individual support from Henkel and Manufacture 2030, as detailed in Henkel’s press release. Suppliers will be helped with generated data and training offers to assess their initial situation and define climate protection data.
Long-term partner project
Bertrand Conquéret, globally responsible for purchasing at Henkel, explained: “Compared to large companies, our small and medium-sized partners often find it difficult to record their CO2 emissions because they lack the capacity to do so.” However, this data is extremely relevant, as it is the only way to define targets and measures to reduce these emissions. Conquéret also pointed out that the ‘Climate Connect’ program is designed as a long-term partner project.
Source: www.kloepfel-consulting.com