Henkel and Sasol have entered into a strategic partnership to reduce the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives. By integrating Sasol's newly developed Sasolwax LC product range into Henkel's Technomelt portfolio for markets in Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa, Henkel now offers advanced adhesive solutions with a reduced carbon footprint - especially for manufacturers of consumer goods packaging.
Sasolwax LC100, manufactured using Sasol's improved Fischer-Tropsch process, enables a 35% cradle-to-gate reduction in product carbon footprint (PCF) compared to proven standard formulations - without compromising on performance. As a direct replacement in Henkel's proven formulations, it enables a smooth transition in production lines while supporting Henkel's goal to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 (base year 2021).
The partnership reflects both companies' joint alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and their commitment to credible sustainability practices. The PCF methodology applied to Sasolwax's entire value chain has been carefully developed and independently verified to meet the requirements of ISO 14040, 14044 and 14067 standards - ensuring transparency and confidence in environmental claims.
“This partnership exemplifies how innovation in material science can enable measurable benefits for our customers,” said Corbett Wallace, Corporate Vice President, Consumer Goods, 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. Together, we are enabling smarter, more responsible choices across the value chain.”
“We are proud to join forces with Henkel in this strategic partnership, marking a key milestone on our aligned path to a more sustainable future,” said David Mokomela, Senior Vice President Chemicals Marketing & Sales at Sasol. “The Sasolwax LC range, with 35 percent PCF reduction, is only the first step in a broader roadmap toward further significant reductions. As our products are designed as drop-in alternatives, the market can quickly benefit from the next steps in carbon footprint reduction.”
Technomelt adhesives are used in a wide range of applications - from food and beverage packaging to hygiene and personal care products. With the integration of Sasolwax LC100, Henkel enables its partners to improve the sustainability of their products at the material level, helping consumer brands to meet their climate targets while promoting greater transparency in the supply chain.
The partnership also includes further research into renewable and recycled raw materials, supported by Sasol's flexible synthesis processes and joint efforts for sustainable innovation.
