In 2022, Henkel's wastewater contained 2,944 mg/l of COD, which was 147 times the permissible limit

Henkel

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
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2021-10-08 - Impact Rater S Chandrakant Reddy S. Jan 31st, 2024
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Around 380 billion (Bn) m3 of wastewater is discharged annually worldwide1;p8. Moreover, wastewater leads to dead zones (depletion of oxygen (O2)) in water bodies affecting aquatic biodiversity2. Water pollution causes algal blooms in the marine e...

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Henkel

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
Written by
2021-10-08 - Impact Rater S Chandrakant Reddy S. Jan 31st, 2024
Reviewed by

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