Tuesday, October 28, 2025
In a pivotal move aligning with its Sustainability Ambition 2030, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is remarkably enhancing the end-to-end transparency of its construction adhesives portfolio. This initiative is marked by a major rollout of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), positioning the company at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward verified, data-driven sustainability. For a sector that is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, the push for clearer environmental impact data in essential components like adhesives is critical.
The commitment from the global adhesives leader is founded on a rigorous approach: utilising reliable data and consistent measurement methodologies that adhere to internationally recognised standards. By providing detailed, product-specific environmental footprints, Henkel is enabling not only its own operations but also its vast customer base—from architects and engineers to builders—to make profoundly more informed decisions that support continuous sustainability improvements across projects worldwide.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are rapidly becoming the gold standard for communicating the environmental performance of construction materials. These documents are independently verified and provide a comprehensive, standardised summary of a product’s environmental impact across its entire lifecycle—spanning from raw material extraction to its end-of-life phase.
Henkel’s commitment ensures that its EPDs are built upon detailed Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), a crucial methodology that maps a product’s footprint. The declarations guarantee high data quality and are subject to verification by external, accredited certification bodies, like the specialist Certinalia, a part of the TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION Foundation. This dual approach of in-depth analysis and third-party verification secures both transparency and credibility. Each declaration offers insights across more than 38 sustainability indicators, detailing impacts on vital areas such as:
This level of detailed, standardised disclosure moves the industry beyond generic green claims, offering tangible, comparable data essential for the modern, responsible builder.
The expansion of Henkel’s EPD portfolio for construction adhesives is a direct answer to the soaring demand for materials that support green building certifications and comply with stricter global regulations. For customers pursuing prestigious certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL, products with verified EPDs provide necessary credits and assurance of environmental performance.
Furthermore, the company is proactively addressing the evolving legislative landscape, particularly in Europe. The upcoming EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is set to mandate EPD data for all construction products sold in the European Union. By building a robust portfolio of verified EPDs now, Henkel is strategically well-positioned to meet these mandatory environmental data requirements, ensuring seamless market access and continuous support for its European clients.
To date, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has published more than 50 EPDs—including declarations for single products and comprehensive product families—in collaboration with partners like Certinalia. This global effort spans numerous key markets and brands:
This geographically diverse effort underscores the company’s commitment to delivering transparent and sustainable solutions on a global scale.
Kimberly Simancas, Head of Sustainability for the construction business at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, emphasised the vital role of this strategy: “Improving sustainability in the construction industry is critical to reducing human-driven environmental impacts and addressing climate change. We are actively shaping this transformation by investing in robust environmental data and third-party verification.”
This leadership view highlights the necessity of collaboration and innovation in driving systemic change. The partnership with a reputable certifier like Certinalia—a specialised body known for its rigorous, independent verification processes—ensures the highest standards of quality and integrity are maintained. By providing validated environmental data, Henkel is not just meeting market demands; it is establishing a benchmark for the adhesives segment, enabling specifiers and clients to select materials with confidence for a low-carbon future.
The movement towards comprehensive environmental data disclosure is an indelible part of the modern construction sector. By integrating sustainability directly into its product value proposition, Henkel is demonstrating that industry leadership and environmental responsibility can—and must—go hand-in-hand.
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Tags: construction adhesives, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), green building, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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