Advancing in sustainability by:
Improving well-being
We enable access to hygiene and health solutions that support dignity, comfort, and everyday well-being through innovation and collaboration.
Climate action
We reduce emissions across our operations and value chain, guided by science-based targets, and offer low-carbon solutions for a resilient future.
Healthy ecosystems
We respect biodiversity and ecosystems by reducing resource use and acting responsibly with fiber, plastics, chemicals, and water.
Empowered workforce
We invest in learning, leadership, and well-being to create a safe, inclusive environment where employees and partners can thrive.
Responsible business practices
We uphold ethical conduct, human rights, and transparency across the value chain and in the communities where we operate.
Sustainability is integrated into everything we do. We have a comprehensive strategic foundation guiding all our sustainability actions.
Our action areas are critical to reducing our environmental impact, driving our commercial success and protecting Essity’s future license to operate.
Essity plays an important role in contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We focus mainly on six goals where we have the expertise and can contribute the most.
Essity is a Signatory to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Global Compact.
We work to overcome global challenges through cooperation and partnerships.
Essity’s sustainability framework and key areas for improving the well-being of people with less impact on the planet.
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