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Henkel Publishes 20th Sustainability Report

Henkel achieves sustainability targets ahead of schedule

Henkel Publishes 20th Sustainability Report

Henkel achieves sustainability targets ahead of schedule

Published 02-28-11

Submitted by Henkel

/PRNewswire/ - Henkel has published its 20th Sustainability Report in conjunction with its Annual Report for 2010. More than 20 years ago, Henkel made a commitment to principles and objectives relating to occupational health and safety, resource conservation and emissions reduction. In 2008, the company announced its targets for 2012. Thanks to determination throughout the organization, these targets were achieved by the end of 2010. Measured on a per-ton output basis, energy consumption decreased by 21 percent, water usage by 26 percent, and the amount of waste generated by 24 percent. Over the same period, the number of occupational accidents fell by 29 percent. These achievements demonstrate that, for Henkel, sustainability is inextricably linked to economic success.

In North America, Henkel markets a range of well-known consumer and industrial brands, including Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, and Loctite® adhesives.

"2010 was an excellent year for Henkel. And I am particularly proud that we have already exceeded the sustainability targets that we set for 2012. Our achievements and progress in sustainability management are also regularly confirmed by independent, international rankings and ratings. The strong position we hold is due primarily to the high level of engagement and competence of our employees," said Kasper Rorsted, Henkel CEO and Chairman of the company's Sustainability Council. "The commitment and seriousness with which we have approached this issue over the decades are also reflected in our corporate values. These include a statement of intent to further extend our leading role in the field of sustainability," he continued. Henkel sees this as contributing to the achievement of a long-term increase in shareholder value as well as offering potential for differentiating the company from its competition.

Promoting sustainable consumption remains one of the key challenges on which Henkel will be focusing its efforts in the future. In view of the rapidly growing world population and the increase in consumption, growth and quality of life need to be decoupled from resource depletion and emissions. For Henkel, the solution to this challenge is innovative products and processes that require fewer resources while offering identical or better performance. One example is the Henkel hotmelt adhesive Supra Cool 130, which decreases the energy consumed in package bonding applications by up to 40 percent due to its reduced processing temperature of 130 degrees Celsius.

Henkel intends to drive the development of comparable sustainable solutions in the future by working closely with its industrial and retail customers, its suppliers and its consumers, in an approach that encompasses the entire value chain.

More detailed information and examples related to the issue of sustainability management at Henkel can be found in the current report. The printed version is complemented by a detailed online Sustainability Report available at www.henkel.com/sustainabilityreport.

Photo material is available at http://www.henkel.com/press.

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About Henkel in North America
In North America, Henkel operates across its three business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Its portfolio of well-known consumer and industrial brands includes Schwarzkopf® hair care, Dial® soaps, Right Guard® antiperspirants, Persil®, Purex®, and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales of around 6 billion US dollars (5 billion euros) in 2019, North America accounts for 26 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs approximately 9,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com, and on Twitter @Henkel_NA.

About Henkel
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2019, Henkel reported sales of more than 20 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of more than 3.2 billion euros. Henkel employs more than 52,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.

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