H.B. Fuller, which describes itself as the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining 2030 environmental targets and continued progress embedding sustainability into its business strategy, product innovation, and global operations. The report highlights how sustainability is increasingly driving growth and differentiation, with nearly 60% of new product development focused on improving the sustainability profile of customers’ end products.
“At H.B. Fuller, sustainability is embedded in how we operate, compete, and grow,” said Celeste Mastin, president and CEO. “By focusing on practical initiatives that support our innovation pipeline, drive operational efficiency, and help customers meet their evolving needs, we are creating value across the business while delivering measurable progress toward our sustainability targets.”
2030 targets strengthen accountability
Building on a decade of progress against its longstanding sustainability strategy, the company introduced 2030 sustainability targets that include a 25% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions, a 35% reduction in Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, a 20% reduction in water demand, a 20% reduction in manufacturing waste intensity, and a 75% increase in recycling rates. The company is also targeting engagement with top-tier suppliers to improve Scope 3 emissions transparency and data quality.
Sustainability driving operational performance
The report also points to measurable progress across operations through practical initiatives supporting ongoing efficiency improvements. These include expanding renewable energy adoption, including solar power at select sites where projects are supported by favorable government incentives; decreasing water use through wastewater treatment and rainwater purification systems that have reduced consumption by approximately 60% at select sites; and advancing circular solutions to reduce material use and increase recycling, including a 50% reduction in shrink-wrap film that has directly cut single-use plastic waste at select sites. These efforts are supported by governance structures, employee engagement, and alignment with global reporting frameworks such as GRI and SASB.
Innovation enables customer growth
H.B. Fuller continues to position sustainability as a competitive advantage through solutions that support cleaner energy, recyclable packaging, and efficient manufacturing. Across industries ranging from hygiene and medical to mobility, electronics, and construction, the company said it is helping customers reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve product performance.
Expanding global community impact
In 2025, the company launched Fuller Impact, a global platform for philanthropic giving and community engagement. Focused on STEM education, youth leadership, and global citizenship, the program strengthens community partnerships while enabling employee engagement worldwide. In 2025, this included USD 1.3 million in grants awarded, support for more than 370 organizations, and more than 4,800 employee volunteer hours across 20 countries.
