SPOTLIGHT NEWS

Henkel, a global leader in industrial and consumer products, is proud to announce the opening of its cutting-edge beauty care production facility in Riyadh.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world’s leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has reached a significant sustainability milestone: all manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa ‏(MEA) region now operate on 100% renewable electricity.

• Group sales: around 5.3 billion euros, organic growth of 3.0 percent
• Organic sales increase driven by both business units:
  • Adhesive Technologies: positive organic sales growth of 1.3 percent
  • Consumer Brands: very strong organic sales growth of 5.2 percent
• Acquisitions of Seal for Life Industries and Vidal Sassoon in China closed earlier than anticipated
• Further progress in implementing strategic growth agenda
• Outlook for fiscal 2024 significantly raised on May 3:
  • Organic sales growth: 2.5 to 4.5 percent ‏(previously: 2.0 to 4.0 percent)
  • Adjusted return on sales: 13.0 to 14.0 percent ‏(previously: 12.0 to 13.5 percent)
  • Adjusted earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS): Increase in the range of +15.0 to +25.0 percent at constant exchange rates ‏(previously: +5.0 to +20.0 percent)

• Climate action:
  • reduction of CO₂ emissions in production by 61 percent
  • share of purchased electricity from renewable sources increased to 89 percent
• Circular economy: share of recycled plastic increased to 19 percent worldwide
• Natural Resources: 10th anniversary of collaboration with Solidaridad for sustainable palm ‏(kernel) oil
• Gender parity ambition: gender-neutral parental leave guideline introduced
• Sustainable solutions: product portfolio further developed
• Employee engagement: “Sustainability at Heart” program extended

Bassel El Shaboury, VP Africa & Head of Marketing High Growth at HCB, delves into the transformative power of omnichannel strategies on Gen Z & Gen Alpha consumers at the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit in Riyadh, KSA

Henkel’s brand, Palette and Al Dawaa Pharmacies commemorated their growing collaboration with an exclusive coloration event at one of Al Dawaa's flagship stores in Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the successful partnership, centered around Henkel’s renowned Schwarzkopf brand, Palette, an esteemed hair color expert trusted by millions of women worldwide.

Henkel, the driving force behind the innovative Forscherwelt initiative, is fostering STEM ‏(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for children worldwide. In a groundbreaking move towards international collaboration, 13 Forscherwelt trainers and Henkel colleagues from the UAE and select Forscherwelt initiatives around the world gathered at Henkel’s Global headquarters in Düsseldorf.

Henkel Polybit Dammam has achieved full circularity for waste material at its manufacturing site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This milestone marks the first fully circular use of production waste material for Henkel in the India, Middle East and Africa region, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability and innovation.