Business ethics and human rights

Acting responsibly is fundamental to how we do business. Strong ethical standards and respect for human rights help build trust, strengthen accountability, and support long-term relationships throughout our value chain. This guides how we work with employees, suppliers, partners, and communities, and how we operate around the world.

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What we do

We integrate human rights due diligence into our operations and apply clear policies and standards that guide employee behavior, supplier expectations, and business relationships throughout the value chain. These frameworks help establish consistent expectations and promote responsible practices in both our operations and sourcing activities. Reduced risk, stronger partnerships, and greater trust throughout the value chain. Our approach also promotes transparency and accountability, helping strengthen long-term resilience.

Code of Conduct

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Our Code of Conduct is the framework that helps us translate values into actions. Efforts to promote sound business practices, good working conditions, and well-being all originate in the Code, but they do not end there. To follow through on these efforts, we analyze risks, train our employees, and evaluate our own operations and those of our suppliers.

Our Code of Conduct

Human rights

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Essity is committed to respecting and promoting human rights across all operations and partnerships. Guided by international standards, we work to prevent and address risks, ensuring dignity and well-being for employees, consumers, suppliers, and communities worldwide.

Our approach to Human rights

Compliance and monitoring

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Essity is committed to responsible, transparent business practices that protect people and uphold human rights. 

Our Compliance work