Inhera®: Accelerating Sustainability.

Bekaert is committed to accelerating the transition to a net-zero world by developing and commercializing sustainable solutions. Our goal is for 65% of sales to come from sustainable solutions by 2030. The inhera® label supports this goal by identifying and promoting innovative Bekaert solutions that help industries achieve their sustainability goals faster.

What Does inhera® Mean?

“Sustainability is inherent in everything we do at Bekaert. Through our products and processes, we aim to leave a legacy of sustainability for future generations. Our partners who choose inhera® solutions are choosing to accelerate sustainability and create real impact .”

— Ann-Françoise, VP Sustainability

The name inhera® reflects how sustainability is not optional but is an essential element of what we do. It is inherent in our processes, innovations, and mindset.

What Does the Inhera® Label Cover?

The inhera® label identifies a curated selection of solutions that enable cleaner, more sustainable operations. These align with industry standards, including the authoritative EU Taxonomy Regulation to ensure environmental compliance.

Key benefits of inhera® solutions include:

Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions compared to mainstream alternatives:
- Using advanced processes that require less energy, reducing emissions overall.
- Supporting carbon reduction in key industries.
- Establishing higher efficiency in end-use applications.
Enabling Clean End-Markets: Supporting the transition to sustainable markets, including renewable energy sources and green hydrogen.
Increasing Recycled Content: Maximizing resource efficiency through sustainable materials.

Each inhera® solution has been selected for its contribution to speed up the process to reach carbon neutrality and/or circularity.

EU Taxonomy logic and evaluation process: the basis of the inhera® sustainability label.

Why Choose inhera®?

Achieve Sustainability Goals Faster
Choosing an inhera® labeled solution, means choosing a solution that helps our customers and their customers to meet environmental standards related to emission reduction and/or circularity.
Proven Impact and Verified Quality
Every inhera® solution is backed by robust data and verified independently, following the EU Green Claims Directive. This ensures transparency and gives our customers the confidence that they are choosing a product with real, measurable impact.
No Compromise on quality and reliability
Inhera solutions combine reliability and quality with sustainability to ensure best results for your business and the world around us.

A Rigorous Validation Process

To ensure that every solution carrying the inhera® label meets the highest sustainability standards, we follow a comprehensive validation process:

Step 1: Submission

Bekaert's business units submit detailed documentation outlining how the solution meets inhera® criteria and aligns with EU Taxonomy regulation.

Step 2: Review & Evaluation

A validation committee conducts a thorough review of the application and then assesses it against stringent, science-based criteria.

Step 3. Approval

Final approval is granted by the Divisional CEO, officially incorporating the solution into the inhera® portfolio.

This meticulous process guarantees that every inhera® solution delivers tangible environmental benefits, aligning with our goals and contributing to those of our customers.