DUSSELDORF, Germany - In a letter to Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Ulrich Lehner, President and CEO of the Henkel Group, declared the company's participation in the UN's Global Compact initiative. The Henkel Group has committed to integrate the nine principles of the Global Compact in its corporate culture and day-to-day business operations.

The aim of the Global Compact is to bring companies together with UN agencies, labor and civil society to respect human rights around the world and to support fundamental labor rights and environmental protection. At Henkel, the principles of the Global Compact are already reflected in its vision of making people's lives easier, better and more beautiful, and in its corporate values. One of Henkel's 10 corporate values reads, "We are dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility," Lehner added, "The corporate ethics deriving from this sense of responsibility are anchored in our corporate standards and the Code of Conduct that is binding for all of our employees."

For Lehner, joining the Global Compact also brings concrete advantages for the company. "The long-term economic success of the Henkel Group hinges on how we as a company behave toward society as a whole," he said. "The fact that we live the Henkel Code of Conduct and our slogan 'A Brand like a Friend' in our daily work strengthens our corporate culture. The quality of our reputation is also determined by our behavior. Each of our employees therefore makes an essential contribution to the long-term continuity and profitability of a consistently viable Henkel Group."

The principles of the Global Compact can be found at: www.unglobalcompact.org

"Henkel - A Brand like a Friend." Henkel is a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. The Henkel Group operates in three strategic business areas -- Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatment. In fiscal 2002 the Henkel Group generated sales of 9.66 billion euros and an operating profit (EBIT) of 666 million euros. 50,000 employees work for the Henkel Group worldwide. People in 126 countries around the world trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.

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About Henkel in North America
Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes Dial® soaps, Persil® and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.6 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2023, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit http://www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X (Twitter) @Henkel_NA.

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 for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 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 specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 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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