Commitment with deep roots
For the Haniel Group, it is a tradition to give something of its success back to the environment. Even in the 19th century, Franz Haniel, grandson of the company’s founder, campaigned for the collective good. He donated a hospital and a school to his home town of Duisburg-Ruhrort. Also, he provided voluntary social benefits: Franz Haniel founded Germany’s first company health insurance and built the first housing estate for workers in the Ruhr area. He recognised that employees played an important role in the success of the company. In return, Haniel offered more than the basic salary. The Group still believes this today.
Creating and living values
In 1988, the self-image of the Haniel family and company was manifested in the founding of the Haniel Foundation. It awards scholarships to people who have the courage to want to find a new way of working and to shape the future on a sustainable basis. By working together with universities, the Haniel Foundation provides a wide range of practical courses. Its events encourage dialogue between cultures, between business and society and between experts and young leaders around the world. Moreover, the Haniel Foundation supports regional education projects which help young people achieve a better level of education.
Broad spectrum
Despite an international alignment, Haniel has never taken its eye off the local area: the town of Duisburg and the Ruhr area. Here the Group Holding Company contributes to the promotion of education and site responsibility. Particular attention has been paid to Ruhrort, a district in Duisburg. This is because the history of the family company began here over 255 years ago and the Group headquarters is still based here. In addition, Haniel supports employees who actively engage in volunteer work – be this individually or as part of a team, for a Haniel project or for other initiatives.
