Henkel Consumer Brands MEA Sets Sustainability Benchmark with Gold Award for Circular Packaging
By bringing sustainable innovation to scale in MEA, Henkel underscores its Purposeful Growth Agenda, proving that real environmental impact is possible when global ambition meets impactful regional action.
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