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As a pioneer in the field of sustainability, Henkel wants to drive new solutions for sustainable progress
and develop its business responsibly and economically successfully. 
This encompasses all of our company's activities – along the entire value chain.

2030+
Sustainability Ambition Framework

Henkel’s sustainability strategy is a direct reflection of the company’s commitment to “Purposeful Growth”. We are committed to creating more value for our stakeholders, developing our business responsibly and successfully, and building on our leading role in sustainability.

Our sustainability strategy revolves around implementing our ambitions through concrete measures and projects. With our 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, we have developed long-term ambitions in the three dimensions of Regenerative Planet, Thriving Communities and Trusted Partner.

OUR PURPOSE

Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. 

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TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS

ENVIRONMENT

REGENERATIVE PLANET 
We strive to achieve a circular economy, a net-zero future, and the regeneration of nature.  
 

CLIMATE 
Become a net-zero business by decarbonizing our operations, and raw materials.

CIRCULARITY 
Advance circularity through our products, packaging, and technologies. 

NATURE 
Protect and restore biodiversity with a focus on forests, land, and water, and ensure responsible resource stewardship.
 

SOCIAL

THRIVING COMMUNITIES 
We actively contribute to people being able to lead a better life through our business and brands.  
 

EQUITY 
Strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion, respect human rights and enhance the livelihoods of people.

EDUCATION
Support lifelong learning and education, and motivate people to take action for sustainability. 

WELLBEING 
Foster health and wellbeing, and help drive social progress. 
 

 

GOVERNANCE

TRUSTED
PARTNER 
We adhere to high product quality and safety standards while ensuring business success with integrity.​ 
 

COLLABORATION 
Scale sustainability impact with our partners, leading to responsible business practices in our supply chains. 

PERFORMANCE 
Reliably deliver best-in-class product performance and safety as the foundation of our business success.

TRANSPARENCY 
Integrate sustainability into our business governance with transparent reporting, disclosure, and engagement. 

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Our Levers to drive Change

Products

People

Partnerships

Our 2030 Targets & Commitments​

While the overall priority dimensions of our 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework remained relevant, we took the opportunity to update and prioritize our sustainability targets in 2025 – to see us through from 2026 to the end of 2030. We now focus on 12 targets and 15 commitments that run until 2030. With each of the targets, we aim to achieve a specific KPI. With each of the commitments, we emphasize that we are taking action.

 

ENVIRONMENT

Regenerative Planet

 

Climate

Targets

Circularity

Targets

Commit­ments

* Excluding dangerous goods.

** Excluding dangerous goods and products where ingredients or residue may affect recyclability or pollute recycling streams.

Nature

Targets

* Through water reduction and recycling activities at our sites and restoration activities in priority watersheds

 

Social

Thriving Communities

 

Equity

Targets

Commit­ments

* In compliance with local laws and regionally tailored approaches.

Education

Commit­ments

Wellbeing

Commit­ments

 

GOVERNANCE

Trusted Partner

 

Collaboration

Targets

Commit­ments

Performance

Commit­ments

Transparency

Commit­ments

Press Releases

Forscherwelt (Researchers’ World) is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Apr 22, 2026 - Press Release
15 years of Forscherwelt: Henkel inspires children for science

This year, Henkel’s educational initiative “Forscherwelt ‏(Researchers’ World)” celebrates its 15th anniversary. Under the motto “being like a researcher", the initiative was founded in 2011 at the Düsseldorf site and has since grown into a global educational program with activities in more than 20 countries.

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Henkel launches a new sealing solution for efficient anodizing processes.
Apr 22, 2026 - Press Release
Mid temperature, maximum performance: Henkel launches new sealing solution for efficient anodizing processes

With Bonderite M‑ED 11204, Henkel is expanding its aluminum anodizing portfolio with a mid‑temperature sealing solution that reduces energy use, CO₂ emissions, and water consumption while simplifying process steps. The product is now commercially available to Qualanod‑certified customers and will first be introduced in Europe before being rolled out to additional markets.

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Sustainable Impact Report 2025 Cover
Apr 14, 2026 - Press Release
Henkel announces new sustainability targets for 2030
  • Net-zero: reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent, and scope 3 emissions by 30 percent, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045
  • Circular economy: increase recycled plastic share in consumer packaging to at least 35 percent, with 100 percent of packaging being designed for recycling
  • Global gender equity: strive to achieve at least 45 percent male and female representation across management levels and ensure global pay equity*
  • Sustainable supply chains: ensure 85 percent of suppliers meet specific sustainability standards 
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Sustainable Impact Report 2025 Cover
Apr 14, 2026 - Press Release
Sustainable Impact Report 2025

Henkel published its Sustainable Impact Report 2025 on April 14, 2026.

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Sina Pfanschilling
Sina Pfanschilling Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-9904 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to my collection