Henkel Adhesive Technologies has announced a reduction in the carbon footprint of its hot melt adhesive, Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, while maintaining the product’s existing formulation and performance characteristics. The company reports a minimum 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions, measured from cradle to gate, across its European production network.
Used widely in carton, tray, and folding box applications across both food and non-food sectors, Technomelt Supra 130 Cool will now be produced using low-emission raw materials. According to Henkel, the lower carbon output is achieved through changes in its supply chain, specifically through supplier collaborations that replace fossil-based inputs with renewable alternatives and deploy energy-efficient production methods.
Customers using the adhesive will not need to alter any part of their processes, logistics, or sourcing. The chemical composition of the product remains unchanged, and there will be no disruptions to supply. The initiative aligns with Henkel’s broader effort to support its customers’ sustainability targets by reducing the embedded carbon in its adhesive products.
“A reduction in CO₂e emissions across our supply chains is a key step toward lower-emission industrial adhesives,” said Kathrin Hein, Vice President Consumer Goods EIMEA at Henkel. “We’re setting new standards for a more sustainable packaging industry and enabling our customers to meet their sustainability targets.”
Henkel has stated that additional products in its adhesive portfolio will undergo similar optimization in the coming year, extending the environmental benefits to a wider range of industrial applications.
The company emphasizes that the emission reduction in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool is now standard, meaning all customers using the adhesive will automatically receive the updated, lower-emission version.