February 10, 2023

Emergency aid for affected earthquake areas in Türkiye and Syria

Henkel donates 1 million euros for earthquake relief in Türkiye and Syria

Düsseldorf, Germany – With great dismay Henkel has been following the news of the earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people. Help is urgently needed. Therefore, Henkel has decided on an ad-hoc emergency aid package of 1 million euros, in collaboration with the Fritz Henkel Stiftung Foundation. This includes urgently needed donations in-kind, product donations and financial aid, which will go to internationally active aid organizations, such as Aktion Deutschland Hilft, I.S.A.R International Search and Rescue and International Red Cross. On Tuesday, February 7, the company had announced its first aid package of 100,000 euros, which has now been increased by another 900,000 euros in view of the scale of the disaster. 

"We are deeply shocked by the terrible disaster in Türkiye and Syria. Our thoughts are with the many thousands of victims, their families and friends. It is now important that we as an international community provide unbureaucratic assistance so that the emergency forces on the ground can be equipped with the necessary resources," says Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel.

Furthermore, employee donation campaigns are planned in some countries.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in hair care and laundry & home care in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2021, Henkel reported sales of more than 20 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.7 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with concrete targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of more than 50,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com 

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