Facts & Figures

Some interesting key facts & figures about our global Research & Development at a glance.

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    About 900 global employees working in Research & Development
    €177 million annual investment into R&D in 2019
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    The Consumer Business Segment filed patents for 98 innovations in 2019
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    Laboratories in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Japan, Mexico and the USA to study and meet regional skin care needs
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    Globally renowned Skin Research Center, one of the largest and most modern in Europe
    • People
      About 900 global employees working in Research & Development
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      €177 million annual investment into R&D in 2019
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      The Consumer Business Segment filed patents for 98 innovations in 2019
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      Laboratories in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Japan, Mexico and the USA to study and meet regional skin care needs
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      Globally renowned Skin Research Center, one of the largest and most modern in Europe
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    International Open Innovation initiative launched in 2010 to increase our innovative capacity
    About 1,700 studies conducted worldwide with 44,500 participants
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    About 500 internal studies conducted with 19,000 participants at Beiersdorf test center
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    Over 300+ close research partnerships with universities, research centers and start-up companies worldwide
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      International Open Innovation initiative launched in 2010 to increase our innovative capacity
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      About 1,700 studies conducted worldwide with 44,500 participants
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      About 500 internal studies conducted with 19,000 participants at Beiersdorf test center
    • People
      Over 300+ close research partnerships with universities, research centers and start-up companies worldwide

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