Corporate Citizenship

At Henkel, Corporate Citizenship is our way of “Making Society Future-fit”: with our activities, we empower people through education that provides them with the skills and competencies that lead to innovative ideas, sustainable behavior, and new digital solutions. We work together with our employees and retirees, customers, consumers, and NGOs to actively contribute to social progress and give back to our communities in ways that improve our society and adhere to our purpose and corporate values.

Corporate Citizenship – going beyond our core daily business to make a voluntary social commitment – is deeply embedded in our corporate culture. With these efforts, we are letting our communities know with more than words that we are Pioneers at Heart for the Good of Generations.

We care and we act to improve the quality of life in our communities across North America.

Doing Good

We are united by our desire to help those around us. We believe everyone can make a difference for the good of generations by engaging with our communities. We are grateful for our employees’ volunteerism and social partners who do their part to help make life better today and for the future.

This video clip shares a few highlights of the advocacy and impact of our employees and partners.

2021 Community Impact in North America

500,000 meals provided

2 million people benefited from contributions

6.2 million units of essential products donated

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Employee Volunteerism

Funded 21 Make an Impact on Tomorrow ‏(MIT) grants to support volunteer efforts of employees for causes such as education, health, and ecology.

Social Partnerships

Supported 48 organizations that champion equity, increase access to education, fight hunger, and serve health and housing needs.

Emergency Aid

Provided aid following 5 natural disasters across US and Canada. Henkel donates to organizations such as the Red Cross who are on the ground to help.

We help improve lives through our ongoing programs for volunteerism, social partnerships, and emergency aid. Read more:

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Social Partnerships

We take responsibility for the good of generations. Building on the integrity inherent to a family-owned business, we leverage the unique Henkel spirit by entering into social partnerships in the communities where we live and work. At a corporate level as well as through our brands, business units and regional operations, we seek and support ideas and programs that meet societal problems and challenges worldwide.

Our goal is to ensure the future readiness of society through education by providing financial support, product donations and expertise.

The team teaches lessons on the basics of general hygiene – including how to brush your teeth properly.

Corporate Volunteering

Volunteering is the lifeblood of our social commitment. When we get active on personal level, the impact can be life-changing! That is why we support our employees, retirees and teams in their social volunteering activities that contribute to a better world.

MIT: Make an Impact on Tomorrow
In 1998, the MIT program initiative was launched making Henkel one of the first German companies to include voluntary social engagement as a key element of its Corporate Citizenship activities.

Emergency Aid

Henkel provides emergency relief in the event of natural disasters and pandemics by giving immediate aid to people in urgent need.

Henkel and its employees have donated numerous products and financial support to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Henkel also supports projects dedicated to helping in the aftermath of natural catastrophes such as wildfires, flooding, and severe storms in North America and worldwide.