Finished products
Finished products complement Essity's product portfolio and help meet specific customer needs. External suppliers manufacture these products, often to Essity specifications. This may include products that require different production technologies, such as dispensers and soaps, or products where volumes do not justify in-house manufacturing.
Sustainability Risks
The sustainability risks associated with finished products vary by product type, materials used, and country of manufacture. Essity applies the same risk assessment process to finished product suppliers as to raw material suppliers. Potential risks may include excessive working hours, occupational health and safety issues, inadequate fire and emergency procedures, and other labor-related concerns.
Risk Mitigation
Essity manages these risks through supplier qualification processes, self-assessment questionnaires, quality and ethical audits, and follow-up corrective action plans where needed. These activities help ensure that suppliers meet Essity's standards for responsible business conduct and continuous improvement.