Case Study: Henkel increases supply chain transparency and supplier performance with EcoVadis

Henkel Leverages Ratings To Increase Transparency and Drive Performance Across a Global Supply Chain

Henkel, a global leader in adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry & home care, sought to increase transparency and drive sustainability improvements across its vast global supply chain. The company needed a robust framework to move beyond compliance, measure supplier performance, and foster continuous improvement. To address this challenge, Henkel partnered with EcoVadis to leverage its sustainability ratings and assessment platform.

By implementing the EcoVadis solution, Henkel integrated standardized assessments into its six-step Responsible Sourcing Process. This enabled the company to effectively monitor and analyze the sustainability performance of thousands of suppliers. The results were significant: by 2020, 67% of reassessed suppliers had improved their sustainability scores, and the program achieved 91% coverage of direct spend. EcoVadis provided the platform for driving a continuous improvement mindset, which contributed to Henkel earning an EcoVadis Platinum Medal and being recognized with a Sustainable Procurement Leadership Award.

Henkel

Katrin Feyerabend

Global Head Responsible Sourcing