Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, is proud to announce that it has received the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020-2021 Leadership in Sustainability Award for Water from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). As the national trade association for the paper and wood products industry, AF&PA advocates for a strong and sustainable industry for all of its manufacturer members.
Green Seal announced that Essity’s Tork Alcohol Gel Hand Sanitizer is one of two hand sanitizers in the marketplace to earn the coveted Green Seal certification.
Global 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.
The ranking is based on publicly disclosed data from 2016 based on up to 17 key performance indicators (KPIs) covering environmental, social and governance relative to company peers. A total of 5,994 publicly listed companies with gross revenue of minimum USD 1 billion have been analyzed, encompassing all sectors and industries. The global 100 companies come from 22 countries, where Essity is one of five Swedish companies on the list.
Essity has shown its commitment to transparency by participating in the Environmental Paper Company Index 2017 (EPCI). The Group receives an overall score of 78.7% and 94% out of a maximum of 100% for its responsible fiber sourcing. The EPCI is a WWF tool that promotes transparency and continual improvement in the global pulp, paper and packing sector towards sustainability.
Global climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, Essity has joined the...
Essity reports sustainability information in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) guidelines for GRI Reporting Standards: Core. The...
Essity reports sustainability information in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) guidelines for GRI Reporting Standards: Core. The...
