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Sustainability

At Henkel, we are convinced that acting responsibly is the basis of long-term success – for our company and its partners. Through forward-looking decisions, we strive to protect the environment and use resources efficiently while contributing to society and strengthening our company.

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Sylvie Nicol — Sylvie Nicol, Executive Vice President Human Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainability

OUR ESG COMMITMENT

Our 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework sets the frame for our global sustainability strategy and covers the three dimensions of ESG:
Regenerative Planet (Environment), Thriving Communities (Social) and Trusted Partner (Governance).

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Environment

We are on a journey toward an environmental transformation of our business model. To achieve this ambition, we intend to transform our processes, products, and use of raw materials in the direction of a resource-efficient, net-zero future. We are focusing on climate change mitigation measures, a functional circular economy, and the protection of nature and biodiversity.

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Social

We do everything we can to help people live better lives. Our social responsibility is to promote equity, strengthen diversity, and respect human rights. We offer our employees lifelong learning opportunities, and an attractive and healthy working environment. We advocate for social progress and access to education worldwide, and we provide assistance in emergency situations.

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Governance

We draw on our value-oriented corporate culture and our scientific and technological expertise to strengthen our performance while maintaining our integrity. We deliver safe and best-in-class product and technology solutions to our customers and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our portfolio and our business processes, and we provide transparent reporting about this to our stakeholders.

our sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy is a direct reflection of our Company’s commitment to “Purposeful Growth.” We are committed to driving transformational change by creating more value for our stakeholders, developing our business successfully, and acting sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.

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Targets & Achievements

Our sustainability strategy revolves around implementing our targets through concrete measures to achieve measurable progress.

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Levers to Drive Change

In our strategy, we have defined how we aim to make progress across our value chain by defining three central levers that will help us achieve and scale up the progress we need.

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Sustainability Management

The implementation of our sustainability strategy is based on globally uniform codes, policies and standards, as well as integrated management systems with clearly defined responsibilities.

Our TARGETS & COMMITMENTS 2030

We know that the world around us, the expectations of our stakeholders and the opportunities for advancing sustainability are in constant transformation. For this reason, we regularly review and update our strategy with tangible targets as we go forward. Our targets and commitments for 2030 address our material topics and legacy engagements. We have chosen three key priority areas where we want to lead: transition to a net-zero future, equal opportunity and fair pay for all, getting partners on board.

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external RATINGS & assessments

CDP 2025 Assessment

As part of the CDP 2025 assessment, Henkel received an A rating in Climate for the first time. In the areas of Water Security and Forests, the company achieved a B rating in each case.

EcoVadis Gold Medal 2025

Henkel Awarded Gold Assessment Category 

Henkel was awarded the Gold Medal by sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This recognition places us among the top 5 percent of companies assessed, highlighting our strong commitment to sustainability. 

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Top Position at Sustainalytics

The sustainability rating published by Morningstar Sustainalytics recognizes Henkel as a global leader in its “Household & Personal Products” sector comparison and once again places Henkel in the “Low Risk” category.

Sustainalytics

ISS ESG Prime Badge

Industry Leader at ISS ESG

Henkel retained its Prime Status from ISS ESG. With the rating B, Henkel was the best performer in the consumer goods sector.

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Included in FTSE4Good since 2001

Henkel is once again included in the FTSE4Good Ethical index, which was introduced by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange in 2001.

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Included in the Euronext V.E sustainability indices

Henkel was again listed in the Euronext Vigeo World 120, Europe 120 and Eurozone 120 sustainability indices. They are issued by the international stock exchange Euronext and the rating agency Vigeo Eiris ‏(V.E), and include the 120 highest ranking companies.

MSCI ESG Rating

In 2024, Henkel was assigned an MSCI ESG rating of “AAA”. MSCI ESG Research provides MSCI ESG Ratings on global public and a few private companies on a scale of AAA ‏(leader) to CCC ‏(laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers.*

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^{*Disclaimer: The inclusion of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indices are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.}

Download Center

Our Download Center showcases our key sustainability publications, such as our Sustainability Reports, but also our Codes, Standards and Policies.

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Sustainable Impact Report 2025 Cover

Sustainable Impact Report 2025

Sustainability Indicators 2025 Cover

Sustainable Indicators 2025

Teaser Annual Report

Annual Report 2025

incl. Sustainability Statement

Henkel Highlights

Henkel Highlights 2025

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SPOTLIGHT
MAGAZINE

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Apr 13, 2026 - Story

Designed to be recycled – What we learn about packaging in Henkel's Recyclab

How Henkel conducts practical testing of packaging recyclability

Circular Economy Sustainability

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Dec 18, 2025 - Story

Stepping out of the daily work routine: How corporate volunteering creates meaningful impact

Henkel employees share their corporate volunteering experiences

Social Engagement Sustainability

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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

Innovation Sustainability