“What we must do is to ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization. That is why I proposed the Global Compact as one step towards reaching those goals.”

“Henkel worked with us to develop a new laundry detergent concept for Persil Megaperls Sensitive that meets the special needs of people with allergies. Along with detergency, good skin compatibility was of prime importance to us. Our members have confirmed this in home tests. Persil Megaperls Sensitive is thus a genuine alternative for people with sensitive skin.”

“Henkel Puerto Rico´s commitment to equal opportunity is exemplary. For 20 years we have worked together to improve the integration of disabled people in the workplace – from the shop floor to management level. I can only encourage other companies to follow Henkel´s example.”

“Henkel´s MIT initiative has provided us with urgently needed medical supplies during the past three years. As a result, we can help people who cannot afford proper care for their wounds. This is a huge boost to the morale of the doctors and nurses who care for these patients every day under very trying conditions.”

“The creation of Henkel ENAD is Algeria´s largest privatization project. Henkel´s commitment to sustainability transmits an important message to Algerian industry. This is why, in our public-private partnership project with Henkel, we focus on joint training courses with environmental agencies and on the transfer of knowledge within the local supply chain.”

“Since 2002, my friends and I have supported our own children’s village – “Veronas Casitas” – in El Alto, Bolivia. Giving these children a better start in life means a lot to me. I am therefore especially pleased to have been associated with a campaign by Henkel and Schauma, on the occasion of the shampoo’s 100-year anniversary in Germany, which has enabled an urgently needed health and community center to be built in my children’s village.”

“In Heidelberg, Henkel Teroson is a model for corporate sustainable development. From its promotion of employees´ health to its good neighbor policy and its social and charitable activities, a wide range of examples of sustainable business practice point the way for others.”