Henkel partners with Synthomer to lower carbon footprint in hot melt adhesives

UK – Chemical giants Henkel and Synthomer have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of Henkel’s Technomelt hot melt adhesive product line across Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.

The collaboration aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals and reflects a shared commitment to climate-conscious innovation.

The partnership follows Synthomer’s launch of its Clima-branded products, including the Regalite line, which are manufactured using renewable energy and offer a reported 20% reduction in carbon emissions during production.

These products will now play a key role in enhancing the environmental profile of Henkel’s adhesives.

Hot melt adhesives are widely used in packaging, consumer goods, electronics, and automotive applications.

The shift toward lower-carbon raw materials is expected to have a far-reaching impact across these industries.

“As industry leaders in the adhesives market, we share the responsibility to drive meaningful change,” said Pernille Lind Olsen, Corporate Senior Vice President for Adhesive Technologies at Henkel.

“By partnering with suppliers like Synthomer who are equally committed to transparency, innovation, and verifiable climate action, we’re not just reducing emissions—we’re redefining what leadership looks like in our industry.”

The two companies have developed a joint framework that links renewable energy usage directly to specific adhesive products.

This approach enables quantifiable and traceable reductions in carbon emissions, especially across Scope 3, where raw material sourcing plays a significant role.

Henkel has committed to cutting absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 (using 2021 as the base year), with the broader ambition of becoming net-zero by 2045.

Integrating raw materials with lower process emissions into its adhesive formulations is a crucial step toward this target.

Synthomer, for its part, is investing in decarbonizing its operations through the use of renewable electricity, biogas, and process optimization.

The company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030 (based on 2019 levels), in line with its Science-Based Targets commitment.

“We are proud to support Henkel and their customers with novel adhesive solutions that come with a significantly reduced carbon footprint,” said Stephan Lynen, President of Adhesive Solutions at Synthomer.

“Our capability stems from a broad portfolio of high-performance ingredients, a global production and development network, and a relentless passion for innovation and sustainability.”

The Henkel–Synthomer collaboration highlights how material innovation and supplier partnerships can accelerate progress toward more sustainable value chains in the chemical and manufacturing industries.

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