In our values, we have declared our dedication to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. We are convinced that sustainable development must give equal priority to economic, ecological and social goals. Only economically successful companies will be able to contribute to effective environmental protection and social progress. Innovative products that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful are a core element of Henkel's sustainability principles.

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Day in, day out, people put their trust in Henkel brands and technologies in more than 125 countries around the world. Thus, environmental compatibility and comprehensive product safety are our top priorities. We have embedded the corresponding stipulations relating to our business processes within our integrated management system. Adherence to these corporate-wide requirements is critically examined on a regular basis by internal audits.

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Henkel began very early on to concern itself with environmental and community issues and to treat social expectations with the seriousness they deserve. In the course of its 130 years of corporate history, Henkel has constantly and repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to environmental protection and also to the protection of the health and safety of its customers and employees.  By 1959, the company was already carrying out regular ecological reviews of its detergents and cleaning products. In 1991, Henkel was one of the first companies to sign the Business Charter for Sustainable Development drafted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), thus formally undertaking to align its business activities to the 16 principles of environment management prescribed therein. Since 1992, Henkel has published an annual Environment Report, replaced in 2001 by its annual Sustainability Report. 

Henkel has been publishing an annual Sustainability Report since 2001. Please click here to download the current Sustainability Report or previous issues.

Research institutes, sustainability analysts, and business journals regularly assess how companies balance economic, ecological and social factors. Henkel welcomes these external assessments of sustainability performance, which result in greater market transparency. Cross-sectoral sustainability and ethical indexes also play an increasingly important role in the international capital markets.

Henkel’s leading role in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility is confirmed by international rating organizations and sustainability analysts. Please click here for further information.

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Henkel contributes to society through its brands and technologies, while always striving to harmonize economic, ecological and social objectives. We are convinced that those principles are essential to our entrepreneurial success. The economic importance of sustainability is also indicated by the growing interest of the international capital markets.

The experience already gained within Henkel demonstrates how the implementation of environmental protection measures can lead to savings and how sustainable development can yield competitive advantages in the market.

Further information and examples of how sustainability has helped to strengthen Henkel’s competitive position can be found here.