Education

Education is a powerful driver of positive change. We invest in innovative programs that build knowledge, skills, and mindsets – supporting our employees, as well as our customers and communities.

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TRANSFORMING with EDUCATION

Education plays a critical role in unlocking opportunity and advancing social progress. It equips people with the knowledge and skills to escape poverty, reduce inequality, and live healthier lives. As a right in itself and an enabler of other rights, education and lifelong learning are central to our strategy.

Continuous learning drives innovation and creativity. That is why we move beyond traditional methods by offering holistic programs where learning takes place in day-to-day work and also through opportunities outside of core responsibilities.

Our approach reaches beyond our organization to customers and communities. We aim to empower people with the competencies to develop innovative ideas, adopt sustainable behaviors, and create digital solutions – helping them meet future challenges and seize new opportunities.

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BRINGING SCIENCE TO LIFE

FORSCHERWELT CELEBRATES ITS 15th BIRTHDAY

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Henkel’s Forscherwelt brings science to life for young learners and encourages children to explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments. It was established in our headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2011 and is aligned with the Company’s purpose “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” The didactic concept was developed in collaboration with education specialists and with experts from our own research department.
Specially trained instructors guide children through topics like adhesives, cleaning, personal care, and sustainability, making complex scientific ideas accessible and tangible. Children can even interact with experts to gain a firsthand look into the world of science.
Since 2014, Forscherwelt has expanded globally. More than 20 countries participated in Forscherwelt initiatives since 2011, offering mobile school programs, courses with partner organizations, and digital learning formats under the motto “Forscherwelt to go".

Making a commitment to society worldwide​

Corporate Citizenship is firmly anchored in our corporate culture and has been since our company was established by Fritz Henkel in 1876. It is also clearly reflected in our corporate purpose. We are committed to making a lasting contribution to communities worldwide, above and beyond our business activities. Our activities are designed to “Making society future-fit” – empowering people through education to obtain the skills and competencies needed to develop innovative ideas, sustainable behaviors, and new digital solutions. Our Corporate Standard “Donations, Memberships, and Sponsorships” sets out how projects are selected.

We also systematically track and assess the impact of our community engagement efforts, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement in the support we provide to individuals and initiatives.

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We are committed to helping people live better lives. In addition to our efforts to create equal opportunities and ensure fair pay so that everybody can fully develop their potential, we offer our employees lifelong learning opportunities and an attractive and healthy working environment.