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    Essity commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

    Hygiene and health company Essity today presents new and updated sustainability targets including a commitment to develop targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest. This includes raising the ambition level of Essity’s current Science Based Targets. Other updated targets include sustainable innovations, occupational safety and responsible sourcing.The net-zero ambition means that Essity will join the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” to develop targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050 for the entire value chain, in line with Science

    Essity joins United Nations Foundation expert group in tackling antimicrobial resistance

    Hygiene and health company Essity expands its partnership with United Nations (UN) Foundation by joining a cross-industry group that brings together corporate experts in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Essity is a global provider of hand hygiene and wound care solutions, essentials in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, one of the greatest global public health threats predicted to be responsible for 10 million annual deaths worldwide by 2050[1]. Essity has been a partner to the United Nations Foundation since 2017.AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi,

    Essity invests in improved recycling of food and beverage cartons in France

    Global hygiene and health company Essity invests approximately EUR 11m (approximately SEK 110m) in its Hondouville mill in France, allowing to extract 98% of paper fibers contained in food and beverage cartons.Since 2008, Essity’s Hondouville mill has been the leading recycler in France of food and beverage cartons, currently recycling more than 63% of all cartons that are sorted, collected, and recycled in the country*. This new investment will allow Essity to increase the recycling capacity of cartons to 24,000 tons a year. The fibers from these cartons are used in the fiber mix to

    Progress within Manufacturing Roadmap

    Hygiene and health company Essity today presents additional information regarding the program Manufacuring Roadmap, including optimizing and streamlining all of the Group’s approximately 60 wholly owned production facilities and logistics and distribution. The program extends until 2025 and is expected to contribute to Essity’s total annual cost savings of SEK 500-1,000m through the optimization of the production structure, productivity improvements and raw material and energy savings.These measures facilitate growth without investments increasing at the same pace. Working capital is

    Essity recognized by CDP with prestigious ‘A’ score for sustainability

    Hygiene and health company Essity has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling deforestation. Essity is one of a very small number of high-performing companies out of 5,800+ that were scored. Through significant demonstrable action to tackle deforestation in its supply chain and source more sustainable commodities, Essity is leading on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide.Essity is also taking a leading role in management of carbon and

    Essity launches Hygiene and Health Report at United Nations Foundation 2020 Global Dialogue

    Today, hygiene and health company Essity continues its commitment to breaking barriers to well-being by being a convening partner to the United Nations Foundation’s annual Global Dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In conjunction with the meeting, Essity will launch the seventh edition of the Hygiene and Health Report made in collaboration with United Nation’s entity Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC).[Essity Hygiene and Health 2020]The dialogue gathers representatives from the UN system, public and private sector, and civil society to discuss

    Essity included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

    Hygiene and health company Essity has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, one of the world’s most prestigious sustainability indices. The company has qualified for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index in the Household Products category.Essity received high scores for its environmental and social reporting, its work with suppliers, its brand work, its innovations and its climate strategy. “Sustainability covers many areas in which Essity works broadly to increase well-being for more people, while continually reducing our environmental impact. In 2020

    Hygiene and health survey reveals stigmas and improved handwashing opportunities

    Stigmas linked to incontinence and menstruation still cause social isolation and inactivity, preventing people from participating fully in society and resulting in the loss of millions of work and school days every year. However, good opportunities still exist to improve handwashing routines. More can also be done to nudge young people to be more considerate as the pandemic rolls on. These are some of the observations in Essity’s biennial Essentials Initiative Survey 2020-2021 .In the survey, Essity examines the connection

    Essity publishes its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2019

    Hygiene and health company Essity has today published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2019 on www.essity.com “2019 was a year of strong growth and improved profitability. Through price increases, improved product mix, higher volumes and cost savings, we have more than offset the significant headwinds over the past two years from higher raw material costs. Successful innovations and investments in sales and marketing have strengthened market positions and brands. As part of ongoing efforts to contribute to a sustainable and circular society, we

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