We recognize our responsibility to society that goes beyond our direct business activities and reflects this in our business practices. Our social commitment is firmly embedded in our corporate values and in our corporate history. It is based on the conviction that solutions which are jointly reached on a basis of   partnership will benefit all concerned.

We have grouped all of our social involvement programs – international corporate citizenship activities that go beyond our business undertakings – under the Henkel Smile umbrella. With this program, we promote and support social, educational, scientific, cultural, leisure, sports, health and environmental projects. Alongside material contributions, an important role is played by our employees and pensioners who also devote their enthusiasm, understanding, willingness to help, and personal commitment to their project ideas.

The effect is, without exception, positive; for society as a whole, as significant contributions are made toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations; for regions and communities, as employees at Henkel sites address local challenges and provide targeted support where it is needed; and for the employees and pensioners, whose bonds are strengthened through this shared commitment.