Menu Search Home > Sustainability > Initiatives and Partnerships > Sustainability Ambassador Program Sustainability Ambassador Program People power Henkel encourages its about 53,000 employees to contribute to sustainable development in their daily business lives and as members of society. One element of this is its unique Sustainability Ambassador program – the largest global training program in the company’s history. Over 50,000 Henkel employees have gone through training about sustainability since 2012. They’re now actively sharing their knowledge across the company’s sites worldwide, while also engaging with customers, suppliers and other partners. Open Image in Lightbox Motivating our ambassadors to make a contribution Henkel’s Sustainability Ambassadors are encouraged to visit schools to teach children about sustainable behavior in the home. This helps the next generation understand how to use resources efficiently from an early age. At the same time, the children multiply the impact by imparting their knowledge and their enthusiasm to others around them. By the end of 2020, we had reached around 175,000 schoolchildren in 54 countries. We also aim to promote healthier lifestyles and increase awareness of waste generation and water and energy consumption across our sites. One element of this commitment is our “(Y)our move toward sustainability” initiative, which was introduced in 2014. It encourages employees to practice sustainability in their day-to-day work, for example, by avoiding unnecessary printing, switching off lights, or eating healthily. The customers we reach with our brands and technologies are an important target group. Our “Say yes! to the future” initiative, for example, provides Henkel sales representatives around the world with training in sustainability topics that apply to sales, going beyond the content of the Sustainability Ambassador program. They then apply this knowledge in joint projects with our trade partners – in logistics, for example, or by promoting sustainable purchasing decisions. The three Rs – reducing, recycling, repurposing – took center stage as middle school students transformed detergent bottles into birdfeeders during a Sustainability Ambassador event in Stamford, Connecticut. Above and beyond our existing programs, we also want to give our employees opportunities to engage in volunteer projects and make their own contribution to the communities in which we operate. These include our “Building Trips”, where our employees help build multi-family houses for people in need. Henkel supports this kind of engagement with in-kind donations, such as construction materials. Henkel is also the main supporter of the Teach First program, which supports the active engagement of university graduates and future leaders. By working as supplementary teachers, these young people help schools and students in socially disadvantaged communities. Corporate Sustainability Management Contact us for any sustainability question. Send us a mail Add to my collection Social Engagement Help where help is needed. Learn more Sitemap Contact Terms of Use Privacy Policy CA Privacy Notice Cookies Join us on Twitter Join us on Facebook Join us on Linkedin Join us on Instagram Join us on Youtube © 2021 Henkel Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Please accept our cookies to get the best experience of our website. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Reject All Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings