Henkel Polybit’s Dammam facility achieves a milestone with its inaugural fully circular manufacturing hub in the IMEA region, emphasizing the company’s dedication to sustainability and innovation.
The Dammam site has achieved full circularity for waste material, marking a notable achievement for Henkel in the IMEA region. The site team has introduced a cutting-edge solution to boost circularity, enabling the recycling and reuse of production waste in the manufacturing process. Approximately 700 metric tons of waste were generated in 2022, with an estimated 600 metric tons in 2023.
Simon Ulmann, Vice President Operations and Supply Chain IMEA at Henkel, commented on the significance of this achievement, stating, “This fully circular production waste recycling process in Dammam sets a new standard for sustainability in the IMEA region.”
Dimitri Kozak, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Performance, Henkel Adhesives, emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and praised the team at Henkel Polybit Dammam for their innovative approach to circularity. The closed-loop system involves meticulous grinding and homogenizing of production waste, ensuring product quality and uniformity.
Henkel’s broader sustainability strategy aims for climate-positive operations globally by 2030. The Dammam facility’s success contributes significantly to Henkel’s commitment to circularity and the goal of achieving climate-positive status across all global sites within seven years. The company plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources and implement advanced technologies for thermal energy and circular water use.
This accomplishment is part of Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ ongoing efforts to improve waste disposal methods. Henkel continues to minimize environmental impact by optimizing processes and treating wastewater to save and reuse water in key manufacturing sites. As Henkel progresses towards its 2030 climate-positive goal, these accomplishments signal a crucial step forward in supporting global sustainability and building a more regenerative and resilient future.