- Adhesive manufacturer Henkel has unveiled its Nairobi plant as fully reliant on renewable energy, a milestone in its sustainability journey.
- Henkel’s Nairobi Plant Manager, Nancy Mwathi, expressed pride in the development and emphasised its positive impact on climate stewardship in the country.
Adhesive manufacturer Henkel has unveiled its Nairobi plant as fully reliant on renewable energy, a milestone in its sustainability journey. This transition is part of the company’s broader sustainability agenda and positions it as a leader in environmental responsibility in Kenya.
The Nairobi plant, one of eight manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa under Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies division, fully relies on renewable energy sources.
The shift aims to eliminate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity usage, referred to as Scope 2 emissions and marks a significant step in Henkel’s commitment to reducing its global carbon footprint.
Henkel’s Nairobi Plant Manager, Nancy Mwathi, expressed pride in the development and emphasised its positive impact on climate stewardship in the country.
“This is a tremendous achievement for our team and a key part of Henkel’s broader vision. What began as a project in 2021 has become a transformative reality in 2024,” said Mwathi.
“By aligning with Henkel’s 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, we are making a meaningful impact globally and locally,” she said.
According to Henkel, its renewable energy sources now provide nearly all the electricity needed to power the plant. On optimal days, on-site solar installations generate 95 per cent of daily power, while the remaining 5 per cent comes from external renewable sources. The company projects that this shift will prevent approximately 3.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, commonly known as Henkel, is a German multinational chemical and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The DAX company was founded in 1876 and is organised into two globally operating business units (Consumer Brands and Adhesive Technologies). It is known for brands such as Loctite, Persil, Fa, Pritt, Dial and Purex.