Henkel India, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai – Joy of Giving and with support from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), has advanced its environmental restoration efforts through Project HARMONY—a circular reuse initiative that converts religious waste into meaningful community infrastructure.
As part of the initiative, materials collected after Ganesh Visarjan 2025 at Nerul were diverted from landfills and water bodies and processed at an authorised recycling facility, with on-ground coordination by NMMC. More than 1,000 kilograms of Plaster of Paris (PoP) waste was recycled to produce 300 study tables for students at an NMMC school in Digha, supporting education while reducing environmental harm.
Launched in 2024, Henkel and Rotary: Mother Nature & You, known as Project HARMONY, is Henkel India’s flagship environmental CSR programme. The initiative brings together corporate expertise, civic bodies, sustainability partners, and employee volunteers to deliver measurable social and ecological outcomes.
Commenting on the initiative, S Sunil Kumar, Country President – Henkel India, said, “Project HARMONY exemplifies how sustainability can create tangible community value. Repurposing PoP idols into school furniture addresses urban waste challenges through a circular and inclusive approach.”
The project was executed in collaboration with Dr Binish Desai, founder of NuoTerra, through Pushpam and NuoTerra’s proprietary PoP recycling technology. Collection efforts were supported by Beach Please India through its volunteer network led by Malhar Kalambe. The recycled material was converted into learning furniture through Pushpam’s women-led manufacturing model, under NuoTerra’s quality and process supervision.
Dr Binish Desai, Founder – NuoTerra, said, “When innovation meets intent, even idol immersion can generate long-term social value. Responsible recycling ensures that devotion continues to serve society.” The distribution ceremony was held on January 22, 2026, at Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Vidyalaya, Rabale, coinciding with Ganesh Jayanti—symbolizing the transformation of faith into purpose-driven educational support.
Harsh Makol, District Governor 2025–26, Rotary International District 3142, added, “This initiative highlights how collaboration between civic authorities, corporates, and social organisations can address environmental challenges while creating lasting community benefits.”
Through Project HARMONY, Henkel India and its partners continue to demonstrate how circular solutions and collective action can contribute to cleaner cities and stronger communities. Henkel is a global leader across both industrial and consumer markets, driven by strong brands, advanced technologies, and continuous innovation.
Its Adhesive Technologies division is the world’s leading provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. In the consumer space, Henkel holds prominent positions in multiple categories, particularly in laundry & home care and hair care across global markets. Its flagship brands include Loctite, Persil, and Schwarzkopf.
In fiscal year 2024, Henkel recorded revenues exceeding €21.6 billion, with an adjusted operating profit of approximately €3.1 billion. The company’s preferred shares are listed on Germany’s DAX index. Sustainability is deeply embedded in Henkel’s legacy and operations, supported by a structured strategy with defined goals and long-term commitments. Founded in 1876, Henkel today employs around 47,000 people worldwide, united by a strong corporate culture, shared values, and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.”
Henkel operates in India through two legal entities: Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, and Henkel Anand India Private Limited, a joint venture with the Anand Group. The adhesive technologies business primarily serves the business-to-business sector, while Henkel’s consumer brands presence in India is focused on the professional hair care category.
Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Henkel’s India operations include a Global Technology Center in Bengaluru. Its adhesive technologies footprint comprises four manufacturing plants, two innovation centers, a customer experience center, a flexible packaging academy, and two specialised adhesive application centres serving the footwear and electronics industries. The hair care business is supported by five Schwarzkopf Professional academies. Across these facilities, Henkel employs over 1,300 people in India.
The Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai – Joy of Giving is one of the most dynamic clubs within Rotary International (RID 3142). The club is actively engaged in community development, environmental conservation, youth empowerment, and social impact initiatives such as the End Thalassemia Drive and Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns.
Through strong CSR partnerships with corporate organisations, the club continues to build meaningful, long-term impact across multiple sectors. Project HARMONY stands as a powerful example of this collaborative approach, reflecting a shared commitment to creating sustainable and positive change in society.
