Dusseldorf: Employees of Henkel have been dedicated to community initiatives for a quarter of a century
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Henkel's "Together in Team" initiative, their very heart of social activities, takes a hands-on approach to community engagement. Originating way back in 1998, this pioneering initiative made Henkel the leading German corporation to merge voluntary social care into its sustainability efforts. Ever since, the program has backed over 17,300 projects in more than a hundred countries, with over 10,000 employees and retirees stepping up to make a global impact.
This corporate compassion is epitomized by Karol-Monique Westhoff, Global Head of Corporate Citizenship at Henkel, stating, "We firmly believe that we're not just corporate entities, but citizens too. And as such, we can make a world of difference through personal investment." The platform offers employees and retirees diverse opportunities to take charge – whether that's brainstorming innovative ideas or bolstering existing projects. And tellingly, the enthusiastic response has been mighty impressive, according to Westhoff.
Recently, numerous projects have sprouted for Ukraine, stepping up with NGOs like "Habitat for Humanity". Last year, four Henkel employees managed to pitch in for a whole month in Warsaw, Poland, assembling emergency accommodations and overseeing administrative tasks, courtesy of paid leave. Two brave teams in Romania joined forces for over eight years to construct homes for underserved families, with an impressive 250 employees making theirmark by building and renovating houses and apartments.
Henkel's commitment to a cleaner planet also shines through their "Trashfighter" global employee initiative. This endeavor champions a sustainable, circular economy, striving to eradicate plastic waste from the environment by partaking in countless clean-up operations.
Evidently not one to shy away from action, Henkel also extended a helping hand at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, with 60 dedicated volunteers lending a hand on-site.
Despite the wealth of information available on Henkel's broader engagement, specifics about the "Together in Team" initiative remain elusive. However, it's no secret that Henkel takes its commitment to sustainability and community engagement extremely seriously, undertaking numerous initiatives and collaborations worldwide.
For more in-depth insights into this specific initiative, Henkel's official communications or direct contact with their corporate office may prove enlightening. After all, change starts with one step – and Henkel's been taking them for a while now.
- Henkel's Social-Media platforms often showcase updates about their diverse Education-and-self-development projects, Home-and-garden initiatives, and Entertainment endeavors that are part of the "Together in Team" program.
- On their Lifestyle podcast, Karol-Monique Westhoff discusses the significance of the "Together in Team" initiative and how it moves beyond Corporate-News, turning Henkel not just into a corporate entity, but an active citizen working for societal change.
- In their General-News section, regular updates on Henkel's progress within the sustainability sphere, including a breakdown of the number of projects supported and the impact made, can be found alongside news about their volunteering efforts and partnerships with Social-media platforms for social causes.
