Henkel - Pioneers at heart for the good of generations | Henkel Global

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. 

Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Our Purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of around 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

It all started with a dream. Almost 150 years ago, Fritz Henkel, an entrepreneur, and courageous pioneer at heart revolutionized the everyday life of people. With that, he launched a legacy of care: for his employees, society, and environment. Long before the concept existed, he put sustainability first.

Today, the name Henkel still stands for these values. Our sense of unity has made us a diverse community of around 47,000 that customers and consumers put their trust in. Together, we enrich and improve the lives of billions every day through our products, services, and solutions. And we have the potential to impact even more.

We will build on our pioneering spirit, knowledge, and resources to shape a purposeful future for the next generations. With our innovation and technology, we create value for customers and consumers, bring success to our teams, and are a force for good in the world.