Rankings & Awards

We are pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Our commitment to a strong performance culture is reflected in the recognitions and awards we received from various customers, distributors, institutes and other stakeholders.

Employer Attractiveness

Our dedication to provide an inspiring and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive has been recognized by renowned institutions. Every year, Henkel is recognized for over 80 awards.

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World’s Best Employers 2025

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the world´s best employers on dimensions as career advancement opportunities, work-life balance, salary or company reputation. Henkel was recognized among them.

Best Employers Europe 2025

Henkel Europe has been ranked in the top quartile of the Financial Times Best Employers for Europe list 2025. This list highlights the top 1000 employers across 26 industries, with Henkel standing out among some of the most respected companies in the region.

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World’s Best Employers 2024

For the second year in a row, Henkel has been recognized by Forbes in collaboration with Statista in the annual ranking of the world's best employers. The ranking compares companies on a range of dimensions and highlights positive work environments.

World’s Best Employers 2023

To identify which companies offer exciting and positive work environments, Forbes partnered with Statista to create the annual World’s Best Employers ranking for 2023, recognizing Henkel among them.

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Diversity Leader 2024

The Financial Times and the market research institute Statista released their annual edition of Europe’s Diversity Leaders, ranking Henkel as one of the Diversity Leaders 2024.

Lebensmittelzeitung – students of economics name their employer of choice

In the category “Brands with brilliance” Henkel is ranked in the Top 10 of employers of choice by students of economics.

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Sustainability

Assessment and recognition from independent sustainability experts increases transparency and provides important feedback about how effectively we are implementing our sustainability strategy.

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CDP 2025 Assessment

As part of the CDP 2025 assessment, Henkel received an A rating in Climate for the first time. In the areas of Water Security and Forests, the company achieved a B rating in each case.

Henkel Awarded Gold Assessment Category 

Henkel was awarded the Gold Medal by sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This recognition places us among the top 5 percent of companies assessed, highlighting our strong commitment to sustainability. 

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Top Position at Sustainalytics

The sustainability rating published by Morningstar Sustainalytics recognizes Henkel as a global leader in its “Household & Personal Products” sector comparison and once again places Henkel in the “Low Risk” category.

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Industry Leader at ISS ESG

Henkel retained its Prime Status from ISS ESG. With the rating B, Henkel was the best performer in the consumer goods sector.

Included in FTSE4Good since 2001

Henkel is once again included in the FTSE4Good Ethical index, which was introduced by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange in 2001.

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Included in the Euronext V.E sustainability indices

Henkel was again listed in the Euronext Vigeo World 120, Europe 120 and Eurozone 120 sustainability indices. They are issued by the international stock exchange Euronext and the rating agency Vigeo Eiris ‏(V.E), and include the 120 highest ranking companies.

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Corporate Branding

We strive to create a distinctive and impactful brand identity that reflects our entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit.

Red Dot Design Award 2023

In 2023, Henkel was recognized for its outstanding corporate branding, which is blending tradition with innovation, by Red Dot in the category Brands.

German Design Award 2023 Special Mention

Henkel received a special mention as part of the German Design Awards for Excellent Communications Design in Corporate Identity in 2023, highlighting the company’s brand evolution and its commitment to driving future growth, sustainability, and innovation.

German Brand Award 2023

Henkel was honoured with the German Brands Award 2023 in the categories “Brand Design – Corporate Branding” and “Brand Revival of the Year”, demonstrating the ability of Henkel to translate core brand values into a flexible and scalable brand identity, ensuring a strong and consistent presence.

iF Design Award 2023

Henkel received the iF Design Award 2023 in the Company Branding category for its innovative and dynamic corporate identity, recognizing a compelling brand experience that reinforces its positioning while ensuring adaptability across industries and audiences

Red Dot Design Award 2022

In 2022, Henkel received the Red Dot Award for Brands and Communications Design in the category Corporate Design and Identity.

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