Henkel AG & Co KGaA (Henkel) is a primarily engaged in the production and distribution of a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Its portfolio includes well-known brands in the areas of hair care, coloring, detergents, cleaning products, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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Henkel’s R&D unit focuses on new technologies and applications to bring innovative solutions for its customers. The company adopted open innovation strategy to accelerate its R&D processes, under which it involves external partners including universities, research institutes and suppliers in various project development. Henkel also focuses on forming partnerships or invest on start-ups, having digital or technological expertise. It carries out R&D to address different consumer needs and deliver innovative cosmetic products. Its R&D team of researchers works from Germany, the US, Japan, China, and South Africa. The company operates R&D facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Ireland, Spain, the UAE, Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, and Brazil. Henkel also maintains several regional research and development facilities in all regions worldwide as hubs for innovative problem-solving. In FY2023, Henkle employed 2,750 personnel in R&D, which was 6% of its total workforce. The company collaborates with various universities, research institutes and suppliers to facilitate open innovation activities. As of December 2023, it held a portfolio of 10,500 issued patents and 4,800 pending patent applications and registered 2,700 patents. In FY2023, the company spent EUR587 million in R&D, which as a percentage of revenue, stood at 2.7%.