At Essity, inclusive procurement aims at maximizing economic, social and environmental growth by reinforcing our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our supplier base. We believe that an inclusive supplier selection contributes to responsible business conduct and adds great business value for our suppliers as well as for Essity and our products.
We strive for our supplier base to reflect Essity’s diverse range of customers and end-users and continuously monitor, develop and improve inclusion in our procurement practices and in our supplier base. We value relationships with a broad spectrum of suppliers and work towards providing the maximum attainable opportunity for small and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. We also value and encourage suppliers’ genuine efforts in their operations to provide partnering opportunities with such businesses.
We are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 12 to improve gender equality and work towards a sustainable and circular society.
Read more in our Global Supplier Standard, available at www.essity.com/gss
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Goal 12 is about ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns, which is key to sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations.
At Essity, inclusive procurement recognizes businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by socially and/or economically disadvantaged individuals. While Essity applies a general definition, we fully align with local regulations and criteria based on geographic location
NMSDC serves as a growth engine for NMSDC-certified minority businesses and creates opportunities to connect MBEs to hundreds of America’s largest corporate members wishing to build relationships with trusted minority-owned companies.
WEConnect International is the leading global nonprofit dedicated to driving money into the hands of women business owners by connecting them with large corporate, multilateral, and government buyers around the world. WEConnect International identifies, educates, registers, and certifies businesses that are at least 51% women-owned, managed, and controlled—delivering business solutions at scale through certification, education, and high-impact connections.
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