Adhesive technology products manufacturer Henkel South Africa has made significant progress in advancing sustainable manufacturing by achieving a substantial reduction in carbon emissions at its Alrode production facility through a series of targeted operational measures.
Between 2024 and 2025, the facility reduced its CO₂ emissions from 613 t to 375 t, reflecting a 238-t reduction driven by improvements in energy efficiency, equipment optimisation and a shift towards renewable energy.
A key contributor to this progress has been the commissioning of a 1.8 MWp solar installation, which now supplies about 65% of the plant’s electricity demand.
This transition, combined with the phased removal of fossil fuel-based systems and the introduction of electric alternatives, is enabling the facility to significantly reduce its operational carbon footprint.
Since June 2026, the Alrode facility operates at net-zero emissions, positioning it to achieve site-level carbon neutrality.
