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Henkel: Sustainability Report 2009 published

Strong sustainability performance
• 25 percent cut in carbon dioxide emissions*
• 26 percent lower energy consumption*
• 37 percent lower water consumption*
• 12 percent less waste*

At Henkel, sustainability is a core business factor. This is why
Henkel is today publishing its Sustainability Report 2009
simultaneously with its Annual Report. The Sustainability Report
provides an overview of the main ecological and social
developments in fiscal 2009.

Düsseldorf - "Sustainability is one of Henkel´s outstanding
attributes - and an important success factor," said Kasper
Rorsted, Chairman of the Management Board of Henkel at the press
conference on fiscal 2009. "Our ambition is to combine the
best possible product quality with effective environmental
protection and social responsibility." The 40-page Sustainability
Report 2009 reflects how firmly these principles are anchored
throughout the entire value chain - in purchasing and supplier
management, production and logistics, sustainable brands and
technologies just as much as in employee relations and social
engagement. Strong sustainability performance Henkel works
continuously to make its own processes as energy-efficient and
resource-conserving as possible. To do this, the company has
set itself ambitious targets for saving water, energy and waste, and
avoiding occupational accidents. The 2005-2009 sustainability
performance figures show the success achieved: For example,
carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 25 percent, water consumption
by 37 percent and the volume of waste by 12 percent - per metric
ton of output in each case. Over the same period, the number of
occupational accidents fell by 57 percent.

Sustainability: a task for all of the global team - not just the
specialists At Henkel, sustainable development depends vitally on the
strong commitment of all employees. They are the people who
establish the basis for sustainability around the world - for
example in research and development, purchasing, manufacturing,
marketing, sales and distribution. Therefore, Henkel constantly
invests in the training and continuing education of its staff. This
is how the company ensures that its global team will be able to
meet the challenges ahead, working with its industrial and retail
partners all over the world.

Every innovation contributes to sustainability Sustainability drives
innovation. Henkel´s declared commitment is that all new brands and
technologies contribute to sustainable development in at least one
of its focal areas: energy and climate; water and wastewater;
materials and waste; health and safety; and social progress. Since
2008, these focal areas have been systematically anchored in the
company-wide standardized innovation process. One such innovation
is Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, an ultra- concentrate
which combines detergent, softener and anti-static effect into one
product. Other examples include Diadermine skin creams which
the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) awarded
the ECARF Quality Seal and the halogen-free Loctite line of
adhesives for mobile electronic equipment.

Promoting sustainable consumption Henkel strives to foster
sustainable consumption. This is because the ecological
footprint of many consumer goods depends not only on production
factors but also, and to a very large extent, on their
efficient use by consumers. Henkel´s brands and technologies are
used daily in millions of households and industrial processes.
They enable customers and consumers to make more efficient use
of valuable resources such as energy and water. Henkel also
promotes this idea through targeted communication.

The Sustainability Report, wide-ranging information on Henkel´s
sustainable and socially responsible business practices, as well as
all rankings and ratings can be found on the Internet at
www.henkel.com/sustainability.

Further material is available at http://www.henkel.com/press

Henkel has been committed to making people's lives easier, better
and more beautiful for more than 130 years. A Fortune Global 500
and Germany's most admired company according to a recent Fortune
survey, Henkel offers strong brands and technologies in three
areas of competence: Home Care, Personal Care and Adhesive
Technologies. Each day, more than 50,000 employees in 125
countries are dedicated to fulfilling Henkel's claim "A Brand like
a Friend." In fiscal 2009, Henkel generated sales of 13,573
million euros and adjusted operating profit of 1,364 million
euros.

Contact
Wulf Klüppelholz Dr. Ute Krupp

Phone: +49 211 797 - 1875 Phone: +49 211 797 - 5641
Fax: +49 211 798 - 4040 Fax: +49 211 798 - 4040

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

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Further inquiry note:

Irene Honisch

Assistent Corporate Communications

Tel.: +49 (0)211 797-5668

E-Mail: irene.honisch@henkel.com

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