Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to biobased raw materials in adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with a sustainable, biobased alternative. The partnership supports Henkel’s ambition to lead with innovation and sustainability in advanced industrial adhesive solutions.

Henkel reports that this initiative is a key step in enabling the company to strengthen its pioneering position by combining sustainability with a future-ready value proposition for customers. By integrating renewable raw materials into product formulations as a drop-in solution, Henkel is helping customers to achieve their climate goals, as well as reducing its own environmental footprint.

“We are proud to collaborate with Sekab on this important journey towards more sustainable raw materials,” explained Elodie Picard, head of sustainability for the Packaging division at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “This partnership reflects our commitment to innovation with impact — delivering high-performance solutions that offer benefits for our customers and for the environment.”

Adam Lindholm, head of sales and business development at Sekab added, “Our collaboration with Henkel demonstrates how fossil-free, biobased chemicals can be integrated into existing value chains without compromising performance. This accelerates the transition towards a fossil-independent chemical industry. By working together along the value chain, we can bring scalable, sustainable raw materials to market and create tangible climate benefits.”

The collaboration with Sekab represents a key pillar of Henkel’s corporate sustainability strategy, which includes advancing circular solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling customers to meet their own sustainability targets through cutting-edge adhesive technologies. The announcement is part of a broader series of sustainability activations from Henkel and its partners to highlight innovation and collaboration in climate leadership strategies across regions.

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Sekab is a Swedish chemical company specializing in fossil-free, bio-based chemicals for industrial applications. Learn more about the company by visiting sekab.com.