Henkel Receives Equality Arizona Barry Goldwater Human Rights Award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 16, 2009 - Henkel has been recognized by Equality Arizona as the 2009 recipient of the Barry Goldwater Human Rights Corporate Award. The award was
presented to Henkel, maker of Dial® soap and Purex® laundry detergent, for its diversity efforts at an annual awards dinner on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Fairmont in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Henkel is honored to be recognized by Equality Arizona and is committed to the development of the diverse talents and energies of its employees, creating an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.
"Diversity at Henkel is about the benefits of creating a dynamic mix of people and ideas. We strive to create a diverse workforce and a culture that inspires creativity and embraces change, and provides the opportunity for open communication and continual learning and diversity as one team together," said Brad Casper, President and CEO, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc.
The Barry Goldwater Human Rights Corporate Award is given annually to a company that
demonstrates a commitment and has taken special measures to eliminate discrimination in
Arizona on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Henkel in North America markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands, including Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, got2b® hair gels, and Loctite® adhesives. Visit www.henkelna.com for more information.
For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas - Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesive Technologies - and is ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. More than 60 percent of Henkel's sales are in fast-moving consumer goods, while the industrial business accounts foralmost 40 percent of the company's total sales. In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of $20.8 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.1 billion. Our more than 55,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.
Contact:
Natalie Violi
Henkel Corporate Communications
Tel: 480-754-5442
E-mail: natalie.violi@us.henkel.com
