Sustainable Development

10 Years “Henkel Forscherwelt”

Getting children excited about science and awakening their researcher’s spirit – with this in mind, Henkel founded the “Forscherwelt” ‏(Researchers’ World) ten years ago. In April 2011, the first Forscherwelt vacation course was held at the Henkel site in Düsseldorf. Since then, around 62,000 elementary school children took part in Forscherwelt classes in a total of 13 countries. The joint motto: "being like a researcher".

National survey asks Canadians to weigh in on intent to wear masks, wash hands and social distance

Dial^® Canada releases results of third national survey, focusing on how COVID-19 has impacted Canadians’ handwashing and hygiene practices.

Micro-Thermal Interface Material Coatings from Henkel Land Award Win, Portfolio Expansion Underway

Henkel announced that its BERGQUIST^® microTIM mTIM 1000 series micro-thermal interface coatings are the recipient of a Circuits Assembly magazine 2021 NPI Award. Henkel’s microTIM product was named the winner in the thermal interface materials category.

Profile in Leadership: Pamela Lam

Henkel North America salutes the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who helped to shape America’s history— and those who will enrich its future. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight one of our leaders and her courageous journey.

Henkel Develops Industry’s First Bio-Based PUR Hot Melt Adhesive for Consumer Electronics Assembly

Henkel today announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE^® HHD 3544F, the industry’s first bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt designed for consumer electronics assembly.  This is the company’s inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR hot melt adhesive; approximately two-thirds of its content is sourced from renewable, plant-based feedstocks.

Henkel 3D printing facility drives sustainability by achieving zero waste to landfill status

Henkel’s Dixon facility in California, USA, the global center of excellence for the manufacture of resins for 3D printing, has achieved zero production waste to landfill ‏(ZWTL) status. 

Dividend on prior-year level resolved

At the virtual Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA on April 16, 2021, the shareholders approved all agenda items. In total, about 84 percent of the voting capital stock was represented. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting was conducted, as in the previous year, as an entirely virtual meeting. In the run-up to the Annual General Meeting, 51 questions had been submitted by shareholders, which were answered individually.

Henkel reports good progress in implementing strategic agenda for purposeful growth

• Robust performance in 2020 despite substantial impact from COVID-19 pandemic
• Proposed dividend on prior-year level: 1.85 euros per preferred share
• Implementation of purposeful growth agenda well on track
• Focus in 2021 on innovation, digitalization, and corporate culture
• Good start into 2021: Q1 development above market expectations

Schwarzkopf^® Color Boost Voted Product of the Year 2021

Schwarzkopf^® Color Boost is the brand’s first customizable color-vibrancy booster.

Serving as ambassadors of sustainability

A guest article by Chris Whelan, Director, Business Development, Engineered Wood Adhesives

Innovation at work

Women at Henkel bring innovation to life through science