Inhera®
Accelerating Sustainability

Bekaert is committed to accelerating the transition to a net-zero world by developing and commercializing sustainable solutions. The inhera® label reinforces this mission by identifying and promoting innovative Bekaert solutions that help industries achieve their sustainability goals faster.

What does the inhera® label cover?

The inhera® label highlights a curated portfolio of solutions designed to drive cleaner, more sustainable progress across key end-markets. Each solution aligns with leading industry standards—such as the EU Taxonomy Regulation—to ensure strong environmental compliance and credibility.

What does inhera® mean?

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.

“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

Key benefits of inhera® solutions include:

Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
inhera® solutions are engineered with advanced, energy-efficient processes that significantly reduce overall emissions compared to mainstream alternatives. By optimizing production and application efficiency, they help key industries lower their carbon footprint.
Enabling Clean End-Markets:
inhera® supports the global shift to cleaner, more sustainable markets—powering the growth of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and other low-impact sectors.
Increasing Recycled Content:
Designed for circularity, inhera® solutions increase the use of recycled and sustainable materials—maximizing resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.

Every inhera® innovation is carefully selected to accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.

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.

EU Taxonomy: the basis of the inhera® sustainability label

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, including obtaining assurance from an independent auditor.
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.