Henkel and Sasol have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the production of hot melt adhesives. The collaboration centers on integrating Sasol’s SASOLWAX LC100 wax, which shows a 35% reduction in product carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate), into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® adhesive range across the European, Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
SASOLWAX LC100 is produced using Sasol’s advanced Fischer-Tropsch process and is designed as a drop-in solution, allowing Henkel to incorporate it into existing adhesive formulations without the need for production changes.
“This partnership exemplifies how innovation in material science can enable measurable benefits for our customers,” said Corbett Wallace, Corporate Vice President at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “As demand grows for more sustainable consumer goods, our collaboration with Sasol allows brands to achieve their environmental goals without trade-offs in quality or performance.”
Henkel has set a target to reduce scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels. This move supports that goal while maintaining product functionality for applications such as food and beverage packaging, personal care, and hygiene products.
David Mokomela, Senior Vice President at Sasol, added, “The SASOLWAX LC range, with 35 percent PCF reduction, is only the first step. Our products are designed as drop-in alternatives, so the market can quickly benefit from the next steps in carbon footprint reduction.”
Both companies say the partnership reflects their alignment with internationally recognized sustainability standards and includes ongoing work to explore renewable and recycled material inputs.
This collaboration offers manufacturers a way to cut emissions while maintaining efficiency — an increasingly necessary step as climate regulations and consumer expectations tighten globally.