Essity's Annual and Sustainability Report 2022

Essity reports sustainability information in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) guidelines for GRI Reporting Standards: Core. The Report has been structured in accordance with GRI principles, meaning that the content is determined by the issues that are most material to Essity and its stakeholders, and that the content provides a complete overview of the operations.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Plastic and Packaging
The production of fossil plastic has a negative impact on our planet as it releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere and thereby accelerates the existing climate crisis. Plastic waste and pollutants threaten human welfare as well as wildlife and biodiversity.

Environment

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Emissions and pollution have a negative impact on biodiversity. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of our operations has been a major focus for Essity for many years. The company has committed to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact
The climate crisis is one of the most defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both individuals and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we have the scale and reach to take action and contribute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Business Ethics and Human Rights
Conducting Essity’s business in a socially responsible way is part of our corporate DNA. We have a zero-tolerance approach to unethical business behavior and violations of human rights in the value chains where we exercise control.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Employee Relations
Essity has a positive and constructive dialogue with employee representatives. As a global company, we experience many changes that require information and consultation with employee representatives at all levels of the company.

Sustainable Development Goals

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being for People and Societies
In pace with world population growth and rise in average life expectancy, there is increased need and demand for more preventive and easily accessible hygiene and health solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Winning With People and Culture
Essity offers attractive, inclusive, and sustainable workplaces with committed employees that help break barriers to well-being in a unique corporate culture.

Green Infrastructure

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Commitment to Sustainable Solutions
Sustainability is integrated into Essity’s strategy and a priority for long-term profitable growth. We are committed to reducing our climate impact, protecting biodiversity, contributing to a circular society, and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Purpose and Vision
Hygiene and health are more important than ever, and Essity’s purpose is to break barriers to well-being. Essity is to be a positive force for change and work to break and overcome barriers that stand in the way of improved well-being across the globe.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Building Innovative Brands for Customers and Consumers
Innovation at Essity is driven by customer and consumer insights, market trends, new technologies and business models. We supply essential hygiene and health solutions that enable better hygiene and health as well as experiences at home and in public spaces.
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