SPOTLIGHTMAGAZINE

Discover our features with stories and expert insights on innovation, sustainability, digitalization and Henkel’s pioneering culture.

INNOVATION
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, SHAPING THE FUTURE

Every innovation starts with an extraordinary idea. But an idea is only the first step. A leap forward in innovation requires more. It takes an idea that excites – the market, consumers, or our customers. The key to sustainable growth and prosperity are innovative products and technologies that address challenges, bring about change and achieve visions.

An aerial photo of the Inspiration Center Shanghai.

Feb 9, 2026 - Story

Inspiration Center Shanghai: Henkel’s new hub for innovation in China

How Henkel is redefining the future of adhesives technology at the Inspiration Center Shanghai

The image shows several wash stations and cabinets filled with various hairdressing products in a modern salon setting.

Oct 28, 2025 - Story

A place where craftsmanship meets innovation

How Henkel’s Academy of Hair in Mexico creates a space for talent, modern learning formats, and open exchange in the hair industry

A photo of the modernly furnished Henkel test salon in Hamburg, showing three female clients seated in black chairs receiving hair treatments from hairdressers.

Oct 14, 2025 - Story

How product ideas are developed in the House of Hair and tested in the test salons

From the lab to the salon chair: where research, hairdressing craft, and consumer feedback come together

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DIGITAL FUTUREHOW AUTOMATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & 5G TECHNOLOGY ARE CHANGING THE WORLD

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NEW WORKFLEXIBLE WORK, AGILE PROCESSES, MODERN LEADERSHIP

Circular Economy

CIRCULAR ECONOMYTURNING END OF LINE INTO NEW BEGINNINGS

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CLIMATE ACTIONDriving transformational impact

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INDUSTRY 4.0HOW DIGITALIZATION TRANSFORMS PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS

Two smiling young adults watch attentively as a Shaping Futures trainer styles the hair on a practice mannequin.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTCONTRIBUTING TO THRIVING COMMUNITIES

HENKEL‘S SUSTAINABILITY PODCAST

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