Waste is a twofold problem in the consumer goods industry. On one side there are products disposed of for multiple reasons; on the other side, the waste is generated through packaging. There has been an increasing amount of single-use plastic and waste produced by FMCG companies.
Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently announced that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. Companies have been under pressure to manage waste to be environmentally sustainable and increase consumer awareness. Being responsible for the environment helps companies attract new customers as consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values.
Henkel AG & Co KGaA (Henkel) is a manufacturer and marketer of consumer and industrial products. The company’s product portfolio includes adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, hair cosmetics, hair salon products, oral care, skin care, body care products, laundry detergents and additives, hard surface cleaners, toilet care, air care, and insect control products. The company markets these products under the brand names Persil, Purex, Pril, Dial, Dynamo, Bref, Schwarzkopf, Syoss, Loctite, Technomelt, and Bonderite.
The waste generated by Henkel in 2021 was 107 thousand tonnes, an increase of 2% over 2020. The company recycled 44 thousand tonnes of waste in 2021, an increase of 7% over 2020.
The company generated 78 thousand tonnes of non-hazardous waste and 27 thousand tonnes of hazardous waste in 2021. Of the total non-hazardous waste generated by the company 49% was recycled, 24% was disposed in landfills and 18% was used for energy recovery.
The company also generated 24 thousand tonnes of construction and demolition waste in 2021.
Henkel aims to have 100% of its packaging to be recyclable and reusable by 2025. The company also aims to reduce the use of fossil plastics by 2025.
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