At the Annual General Meeting of Henkel, CEO Carsten Knobel summarized the most important developments of fiscal year 2019, explained the effects of the current corona crisis and reaffirmed the long-term strategic focus on purposeful growth. He also described Henkel's ambitious goals in sustainability and emphasized the importance of diversity and rejection of racism.
Jun 26, 2020 Düsseldorf / Germany
Henkel reaffirms strategic focus on purposeful growth
To drive the company’s agenda for purposeful growth, Henkel has developed a clear strategic framework. It includes: a winning portfolio, clear competitive edge, particularly in the areas of innovation, sustainability and digitalization, lean business processes and new business models as well as a strong corporate culture.
Commenting on the COVID-19 crisis, Knobel said that a realistic assessment on how the year would develop was currently not possible. “We will need to constantly adapt as the crisis evolves.” He expressed his confidence that Henkel is well positioned and will emerge stronger from the crisis.
As part of its ambitious targets for sustainability, Henkel strives to be a climate-positive company by 2040. In its consumer goods businesses, all packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2025.
Henkel's CEO also emphasized the importance of diversity for the company success and vigorously spoke out against racism. “Our employees come from more than 100 nations. From all cultural backgrounds. We need this diversity. It helps us to be successful. Which is why we consciously promote diversity in all dimensions,” said Knobel.
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