DUESSELDORF, Germany and ROCKY HILL, Conn., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the "World’s Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute and Forbes Magazine. According to a panel of U.S. scientists, legal specialists and government representatives who selected from over 10,000 candidates, Henkel has once again been included among the companies setting the best example in business ethics worldwide. Only two German corporations were named to the list of 99 companies. "For more than 133 years sustainability and corporate social responsibility have been part of Henkel's DNA. We are delighted to have done so well in this ranking, because it confirms the assessments by international rating agencies and sustainability analysts," said Ernst Primosch, Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Henkel.

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Adopting a multistage approach, the Ethisphere Institute and an independent team of experts selected the companies that exhibited the best track records based on an assessment of the candidates' performance in a range of categories including corporate social responsibility, management style and innovative strength.

Henkel's record in sustainability and corporate social responsibility has gained an excellent standing in various national and international rankings and ratings. In December 2008, the company was recognized as "Germany's Most Sustainable Brand" at the German Sustainability Congress. In the latest ranking of the "World's Most Admired Companies" published by Fortune Magazine, Henkel took first place among the German companies and second place in the global "Soaps and Cosmetics" category. And in a new study published early in 2009, Zurcher Kantonalbank, Zurich, Switzerland, named Henkel as the only company in the household products sector deserving of an AAA top score for sustainability. This rating relates to the overall performance of a company with respect to social and environmental issues.

For the latest information on the Henkel approach to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, go to: www.henkelna.com/sustainability

More information relating to the Ethisphere ranking can be found at: www.ethisphere.com

Henkel in North America
Henkel markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands in North America, including Dial(R) soaps, Purex(R) laundry detergents, Right Guard(R) antiperspirants, got2b(R) hair gels, and Loctite(R) adhesives. Visit www.henkelna.com for more information.

For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas "“ Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesive Technologies "“ and is ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. More than 60 percent of Henkel’s sales are in consumer goods, while the industrial business accounts for almost 40 percent of the company’s total sales. In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of 14,131 million euros and an adjusted operating profit of 1,460 million euros. More than 55,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling Henkel's corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can 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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