Our purpose is what unites us at Henkel North America: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Our pioneering spirit is reflective of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our employees and partners. They dare to make an impact on the world by collaborating to tackle challenges, find solutions and open new perspectives. Their contributions allow us to deliver products, services and innovations that enrich and improve everyday life. We invite you to “meet” our pioneers in our series, “Pioneers for Good.”

As pioneers dedicated to the well-being of future generations, we are passionate about giving back to our local community and contributing to a better world. This International Volunteer Day, Henkel celebrates our employees’ caring spirit and recognizes their impact on communities.

Volunteering is part of a legacy of care upon which Henkel was founded. It remains our call to action to reimagine what communities can look like and then work to help them thrive. Employees dedicate their time and energy to meaningful causes close to their hearts. Their commitments help to advance equity and inclusion, from STEM education to fighting food insecurity, homelessness, cancer, and more.

They organize volunteer efforts with non-profit organizations from local foodbanks to national organizations such United Way so employees have the opportunity to volunteer for a few hours or a full day.

Henkel is proud to support our employees’ volunteerism through our Make an Impact on Tomorrow (MIT) initiative which provides financial and in-kind donations to the non-profit organizations they support, as well as paid time off for employees who volunteer.

Hear From our Dedicated Volunteers:

“Henkel’s encouragement of volunteerism has shaped my experience, fostering a culture of empathy, teamwork, and impact. Community Impact Day empowers us to give back, bringing colleagues together with a shared purpose to make a lasting difference. It’s a true reflection of being pioneers at heart.” – Elif Affan, Director of Strategic Program Management, Sustainability & Employee Experience

“Being a pioneer for good means leading by example to drive positive contributions to our organization and in the community. Our culture prioritizes making strong bonds and connections within the community and inspires our employees to feel a greater purpose beyond the impact they make in their day-to-day role.”– Francis O’Hea, Director of Inside Sales, Henkel Adhesive Technologies

We’re excited to share a glimpse of our employees’ caring spirit and volunteer efforts this year and look forward to supporting more community impact in 2025!

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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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