Adhesive manufacturer Henkel has launched its Nairobi plant as fully reliant on renewable energy to eliminate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity usage.

Henkel’s Nairobi Plant Manager, Nancy Mwathi, said one of eight Middle East and Africa manufacturing sites under Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies division fully relies on renewable energy sources.

“This is a tremendous achievement for our team and a key part of Henkel’s broader vision. What began as a project in 2021 has become a transformative reality in 2024,” said Mwathi.

“By aligning with Henkel’s 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, we are making a meaningful impact both globally and locally.”

According to Henkel, its renewable energy sources now provide nearly all of the electricity needed to power the plant.

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On optimal days, on-site solar installations generate 95% of daily power, while the remaining 5% comes from external renewable sources.

The company projects that this shift will prevent approximately 3.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually.