Annual Report 2025
incl. Sustainability Statement
Features
Whether it is energy efficiency or industry 4.0: These topics not only move Henkel, but also our environment. As diverse and multifaceted as these topics are – we want to tell them in the same way. Because they are more than just a buzzword. Because there are exciting stories behind them. From our Features you can expect interesting insights from different perspectives.
DIGITAL FUTURE:
HOW AUTOMATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & 5G TECHNOLOGY ARE CHANGING THE WORLD
A high-tech and sustainable vision of the future would’ve been unimaginable just a few years ago. But it’s now becoming reality. Soon, we won’t be able to imagine our lives before the digital revolution.
NEW WORK:
FLEXIBLE WORK, AGILE PROCESSES, MODERN LEADERSHIP
Job applicants and employees are demanding more freedom to decide where, when and how much they work, while companies are devising new strategies to recruit and retain the best people in their field.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY:
TURNING END OF LINE INTO NEW BEGINNINGS
Packaging materials like plastic have many advantages, but their omnipresence has created a new set of challenges for us. How can we promote a responsible use of plastic within a circular economy and combat the problem of plastic waste through recycling?
INNOVATION:
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, SHAPING THE FUTURE
We are researching new technologies, assess consumer needs, and work with our customers on tomorrow’s solutions.
CLIMATE ACTION:
DRIVING TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
Reducing emissions is not enough for Henkel: We want to make an active contribution to climate protection and help others to reduce their emissions, too.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT:
CONTRIBUTING TO THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Paving the way to a viable and sustainable future for all with passion and commitment – that is one of our ambitions as "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations". Our employees and retirees bring lasting change to local communities in more than 100 countries worldwide.