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We are the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of more than 670 sites in 77 countries. In 2020, Brenntag generated sales of around 11.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, We pursue specific goals and are committed to sustainable solutions in our own sector and the industries served. Our shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and are included in the MDAX and DAX 50 ESG. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
182
TOTAL
RATINGS
5367

Brenntag Company Culture

Brenntag Culture

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4.5/5

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Brenntag CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Christian Kohlpaintner Brenntag's CEO
Christian Kohlpaintner
81 /100

Mission, Vision, & Values

When we think of our business, we need to ask ourselves two questions: How can we help our business partners to succeed – today and in the future? What is the benefit of our partners working with us? Our tagline “ConnectingChemistry” is the ultimate answer to both of these questions. Brenntag strives to be the industry’s most effective and preferred channel partner. Our industry and customer-focused approach to chemical distribution builds on connecting customers and suppliers in a winning partnership. Always being committed to our partners’ success, we serve as their extension, sharing our intelligence on markets, industries and applications. We support them in reacting flexibly to ever-changing market conditions and help them focus on their core business by managing their complexity. We are the only chemical distributor which complements a broad global network with outstanding local execution. Brenntag is there for its partners – anytime, anywhere.

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Brenntag Culture At a Glance

Brenntag has 17000 employees. 182 employees at Brenntag have reviewed Brenntag across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 182 Brenntag employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Brenntag are pleased with their total compensation at Brenntag, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Brenntag are extremely happy with their team. 182 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Brenntag are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Brenntag believe the environment at Brenntag is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Brenntag is comfortably fast. About 40% of the employees at Brenntag work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Brenntag are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
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Brenntag employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Brenntag report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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96% of Brenntag employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Brenntag employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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79% of Brenntag employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Brenntag employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
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87% of Brenntag employees call their work environment positive
Environment

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Brenntag applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Brenntag has a total of 17000 employees

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Brenntag

top 10% Gender

Brenntag currently ranks in the Top 10% of similarly sized companies

Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Brenntag

top 10% Diversity

Brenntag currently ranks in the Top 10% of similarly sized companies

eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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51%Promoters
28%Passives
21%Detractors

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    78 / 100
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    76 / 100
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    69 / 100
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