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    Financial targets

    Annual sales growth
    Target:

    >5%

    Outcome 2021:

    4.5%

    Please see footnote 1)
    In 2021, sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, amounted to 4.5%. Organic sales growth, which excludes exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, amounted to 3.3%, of which volume accounted for 1.8% and price/mix for 1.5%.
    Adjusted return on capital employed
    Target 2025:

    >17%

    Outcome 2021:

    12.0%

    Please see footnote 2)
    In 2021, return was negatively impacted by significant cost inflation, mainly for raw materials, energy and distribution. Higher sales prices, higher volumes, a better mix and cost savings had a positive impact on earnings. 
    Below, please view our path to reach our adjusted ROCE target of >17% by 2025.
    Capital Structure Policy
    Target:
    Maintain a solid investment grade rating
    Outcome 2021:
    “Solid investment grade rating”. 
    Net debt amounted to SEK 55,433m. Net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA2) amounted to 2.77.
    Dividend Policy
    Target:
    Long-term stable and rising dividends.
    Outcome 2021:

    7.00

    Dividend per share, SEK
    The dividend increased 4% compared with 2020 to SEK 7.00 per share.

    Sustainability targets 2021

    Science Based Targets
    Target 2030:

    -35%

    Scope 1 and 2
    Outcome 2021:

    -15%

    Scope 1 and 2
    Targets are compared with 2016
    Essity’s greenhouse gas emissions are divided into three different Scopes depending on origin. Scope 1 and 2 are directly linked to Essity’s production. Scope 3 reports indirect emissions in Essity’s value chain. 
    Target 2030:

    -18%

    Scope 3
    Outcome:

    -9%

    Scope 33)
    Packaging
    Target 2025:

    85%

    Outcome 2021:

    78%

    Share of packaging manufactured from renewable and/or recycled material
    Essity is striving for 100% recyclability and 85% renewable or recycled material in the company’s packaging. This target applies to both paper and plastic packaging for Essity’s brands.
    Production waste
    Target 2030:

    100%

    Outcome 2021:

    64%

    Subject to material or energy recovery
    Resource efficiency and the reduction of waste are important in Essity’s production facilities. The target is that all production waste will be subject to material and energy recovery by 2030, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
    Fresh fiber
    Target:

    100%

    Outcome 2021:

    98%

    Share of FSCTM or PEFCTM-certified fresh fiber
    Through certifications such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Essity ensures sustainable fiber sourcing, thereby preventing deforestation and promoting biodiversity.
    Sustainable innovations
    Target:

    >50%

    Outcome 2021:

    59%

    Share that yielded social and/or environmental improvements
    Sustainable innovations are measured as the share of revenue from innovations launched in the most recent three years. Examples of sustainable innovations in 2021 included Tork cleaning cloths, TENA Silhouette washable absorbent  underwear, and the Libresse menstrual cup.
    Health and safety
    Target 2025:

    -75%

    Outcome 2021:

    -43%

    Decrease in total recordable incident rate compared with 2019
    In 2021, Essity began to measure the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate to highlight accidents that require medical treatment. All of Essity’s production facilities are conducting purposeful and systematic work with safety issues.
    Gender distribution at management levels
    Target 2025:

    40/60%

    Outcome 2021:

    32/68%

    Please see footnote 4
    Essity’s target is that gender distribution at all management levels (Executive Management Team, senior management, middle management) is to be within the interval 40/60% no later than 2025. The target is reported at an aggregate outcome level for the three management levels.
    Responsible sourcing
    Target 2025:

    95%

    Outcome 2021:

    88%

    Share of Essity's total purchase cost from suppliers that comply with Essity’s Global Supplier Standard
    Essity has a Global Supplier Standard to ensure responsible business operations and respect for human rights in the company’s supply chain.
    Business ethics and Code of Conduct
    Target:

    100%

    Outcome 2021:

    92%

    Share of employees who received regular training in the Code of Conduct
    The Code of Conduct describes how employees are to act, how the company operates, stakeholder expectations of Essity and Essity’s commitment to human rights. All wholly owned subsidiaries are bound by the Code of conduct.
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    Our target for adjusted return on capital employed will primarily be reached by margin enhancement through focus on price increases, innovation and brands, growth in high return businesses, cost savings including Manufacturing Roadmap, digitalization and sustainability. 

    Strategy and Business Model

    We work to achieve our targets through our strategy and business model.

    Digital Annual and Sustainability Report
    Please also read our digital Annual and Sustainability Report

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    1) Including organic sales growth and acquisitions.
    2) Excluding items affecting comparability.
    3) Outcome in 2020.
    4) Majority group based on gender to constitute no more than 60%.
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