Green warehouse serves Brenntag customers with new standards in sustainability and operational efficiency

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art green warehouse, purposed-built for Brenntag India by Harshna Agro Fresh Pvt. Ltd (Harshna), an expert in supply chain and logistics solutions.

Harshna has received the prestigious EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Advanced Certification in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

EDGE is a globally recognized green building certification system developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. It is designed to help buildings achieve resource efficiency in energy, water, and materials to make buildings more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.

This significant accomplishment marks a major milestone of the commitment of Brenntag and its partners to set new benchmarks for sustainability practices within the chemical industry.

The new warehouse is in the city of Sonipat, about 50 kilometers from Central Delhi, in the Northern State of Haryana, India and it will serve over 70 percent of Brenntag’s customers in Northern India efficiently and sustainably, which were motivating factors for consolidating all 3 existing warehouses in North India under the new warehouse facility.

“We are thrilled to be able to push the envelope to reduce our environmental footprint with our green warehouse,” said Dr. Alok Sharman, Managing Director of Brenntag India. “During the conceptualization phase, we focused on selecting an optimal location with excellent transport connections and incorporating sustainability aspects. The warehouse features specially insulated walls to enhance energy efficiency, and we maximize the use of natural lighting to reduce energy consumption. We implemented a well-designed natural ventilation system to minimize the need for air conditioning, even in the hot climate of India. Additionally, we installed solar panels and a water harvesting system to conserve resources.”

The Brenntag green warehouse is a single-story facility with ambient and cold storage space as well as ancillary office space to serve Brenntag’s customers from various industries such as Pharma, Nutrition, Beauty and Care, Material Science, and others.

“Sustainability has been at the heart of what we do at Brenntag for many years, as it is an essential part of our strategy and our purpose. The Brenntag India green warehouse further cements our commitment to a comprehensive sustainability framework, aligned with our future-oriented ESG strategy,” said Dr Andreas Kicherer, Vice President, Sustainability Brenntag Group.

About Brenntag 

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,700 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 600 sites in 72 countries. In 2023, Brenntag generated sales of 16.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.