At Henkel, sustainability stands for future viability. Henkel aligns its  business practices to the principles of sustainability because it believes that this is the key to achieving sales and profits in a socially responsible manner. For us, sustainability is not reflected in the amount of money spent on charitable causes, but rather in how we earn our money and whether social responsibility is apparent throughout the value chain. This philosophy applies to all of the Company’s activities.

By aligning our conduct and our business activities to the principles of sustainable development, we can reinforce and expand our competitiveness in the global marketplace. Trust in Henkel and its brands gives the Company entrepreneurial freedom and fosters business success. By managing risks systematically, we can take early action to avoid potential risks and take full advantage of opportunities. Efficient and safe processes not only contribute to environmental protection and occupational health and safety, but also cut costs and resource consumption. With effective and safe products and technologies that unite customer benefit and ecological progress, we are able to position ourselves favourably in the market. Responsible business practices strengthen our employees’ motivation and their identification with the Company. Our sustainability strategy thus assures that the Company will continue to increase in value long-term.