Sustainability has been taken into account in Henkel's Management Board remuneration for many years. With effect from 2023, the remuneration of the Management Board was modified so that ESG targets are included in the long-term incentive with a weighting of 20 percent. Even before 2023, sustainability targets were part of the individual targets as part of the short-term incentive. We report transparently on the respective targets and target achievements in our Remuneration Report.
sustainability management
The implementation of our sustainability strategy is based on globally uniform codes, policies, and standards, as well as integrated management systems and an organizational structure with clearly defined responsibilities. Within Henkel, efficient processes contribute to environmental protection and occupational health and safety, while also reducing resource consumption and costs. We collaborate effectively with partners along the value chain and beyond to drive transformational change.
Organization for responsible corporate governance
Supervisory Board (with established Sustainability Commitee)
Advising and monitoring the Management Board on sustainability strategy implementation
Henkel Management Board
Overall responsibility for sustainability strategy and for the compliance organization
sustainability council
• Chair: Board Member for Human Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainability
• Members: Top managers representing the other Management Board members and their respective business units or functions
• Steering Henkel’s sustainability strategy and activities implementation
Business Units
• Practical implementation of the sustainability strategy
Corporate functions
• Practical implementation of the sustainability strategy
Corporate Sustainability department
• Lead: Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
• Key governance role in overseeing sustainability standards, strategy, and concepts
Regional & national companies
• Steering the regional implementations of Henkel standards and compliance with legal requirements
ESG TARGETS EMBEDDED IN
MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION
Our Value Chain
With innovative products and solutions, we aim to create value for our stakeholders across all stages of the value chain in all of our business segments. We operate production sites worldwide, invest in research and development, maintain close cooperation with our suppliers and contribute to economic development in our target markets. As an employer, we create jobs and purchasing power through wages and salaries. The taxes and levies we pay help to finance communities and support public infrastructure.
Illustration of the complete value chain, showing upstream sourcing, internal operations, and downstream distribution, including recycling and disposal routes.
Uniform codes and standards worldwide
Based on our corporate purpose, our vision, mission, and values, we have formulated globally binding rules of conduct that are specified in a series of codes and corporate standards. These apply to all employees worldwide, in all of the business areas and cultural spheres in which we operate.
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ORGANIZATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
NORMS, STANDARDS AND LAWS
NORMS, STANDARDS AND LAWS
Henkel is strongly committed to corporate governance and corporate compliance on both local and global level. Responsible management processes, compliance with many different legal requirements and cultural sensitivity are cornerstones for being successful in our international markets.
HOW WE IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABILITY AT HENKEL
Our Sustainability Ambition Framework
Our 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework sets the frame for our global sustainability strategy and covers the three dimensions of ESG: Environment, Social and Governance.
