/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.

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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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