Mehmet Yilmaz, director of operations and projects for Henkel Adhesive Technologies in the Middle East and Africa, said the Alrode facility demonstrates how global sustainability goals can be translated into practical local action.
Henkel South Africa has achieved a significant sustainability milestone after reducing carbon emissions at its Alrode manufacturing facility by nearly 40% and reaching net-zero operational emissions, underscoring the growing role of industry in South Africa’s transition to a lower-carbon economy.
The company announced that between 2024 and 2025, carbon dioxide emissions at the Johannesburg-based plant fell from 613 tons to 375 tons, representing a reduction of 238 tons through a combination of energy-efficiency improvements, equipment optimisation and increased use of renewable energy.
A major contributor to the achievement has been the commissioning of a 1.8MWp solar installation, which now provides approximately 65% of the facility’s electricity requirements.
The renewable energy investment, together with the gradual replacement of fossil fuel-based systems with electric alternatives, has enabled the plant to significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
