Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global leading provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) — a CEO-led platform driving collaborative solutions for a net-zero and circular future. Together, the partners aim to collaboratively unlock new potential to cut emissions and close material loops across the chemical value chain. The entry of Henkel´s Adhesive Technologies business unit extends GIC’s reach downstream by connecting raw-material innovation with industrial market and customer expertise.
Founded by leading global chemical producers and incubated at the World Economic Forum, GIC was created to turn sustainability challenges into commercially viable solutions. With the addition of Henkel as a value chain partner, GIC expands beyond producers to include major users of chemical products — serving as a critical bridge between molecules and markets.
“At a time when the industry is redefining itself under the weight of climate commitments and cost pressure, collaboration is the only credible path forward,” said Charlie Tan, CEO of the Global Impact Coalition. “Henkel’s participation marks a turning point — connecting upstream innovation with downstream demand to make sustainability a source of competitive advantage, not a cost.”
By joining GIC, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will further strengthen and intensify its collaboration activities with chemical producers and recyclers to design scalable, cross-industry projects that reduce Scope 3 emissions, promote safer chemistry, and keep valuable materials in circulation. One such initiative — GIC’s Automotive Plastics Circularity project — brings together leading polymer producers, recyclers, and OEMs to redesign how end-of-life vehicle plastics are recovered and reused. Henkel’s involvement can help transfer insights from industrial adhesives and coatings into broader circularity models that can be replicated across sectors. The business unit builds on its companywide Climate Connect program, a supplier engagement initiative that drives joint decarbonization measures and fosters transparency and innovation along the value chain.
“Circularity and decarbonization are no longer just environmental imperatives,” added Tan. “They’re also economic enablers — and partnerships like this show how the industry can respond with both purpose and pragmatism.”
Together, GIC and Henkel will translate this collaboration into action — launching tangible pilot projects, scaling proven models, and strengthening the business case for a circular and low-emission chemical industry.
About Global Impact Coalition
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) is a CEO-led platform driving the chemical value chain toward a circular, net-zero future. Incubated at the World Economic Forum, GIC turns sustainability challenges into commercial solutions through cross-industry collaboration. By co-developing and scaling new technologies and business models, GIC members tackle sustainability challenges no company can solve alone. GIC is guided by global leaders including BASF, SABIC, Clariant, Covestro, LG Chem, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Moeve, Syensqo, and SUEZ. For more information, visit GlobalImpactCoalition.com or LinkedIn @GlobalImpactCoalition
About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com
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Global Impact Coalition, press release, 2025-12-11.
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