What we do

As a global company providing products and services to hundreds of millions of people every day, we can make a real impact when it comes to people and the environment.

Through our sustainability platforms – Well-being, More From Less, and Circularity – we are able to create true value for and together with our customers, partners and the society. While each of Essity’s brands have their own purpose, we all work together to achieve Essity’s sustainability ambitions.

Well-being

Our aim is to improve the well-being of people every day.

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Our ambition is clear: we aim to innovate new and better solutions with lower environmental footprint.

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Circularity

Essity's ambition is to develop products and services for a circular society.

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Hygiene and health are necessities for a better life. Our products and services play an essential role in improving well-being around the world

- Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity

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Essity targeting zero waste

By the end of 2020, we achieved a recovery rate of 65%

With regards to our manufacturing, our goal is clear: All solid production waste is to be recovered and nothing should be sent to landfill after 2030. This target inspires and drives a series of measures and local adaption to find suitable ways to recover Essity’s various types of waste.

Reducing the carbon footprint of feminine care pads

17% reduction in carbon footprint since 2008.

We drive a change in consumer behavior, from using thick to thin pads. With less material used we save resources and waste, while offering the best product performance. This has enabled us to reach a 17% reduction in carbon footprint since 2008.

Fact box: Life Cycle Assessment

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a way to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life – from sourcing, production and user phase to recycling. Product and service designers use this process to enable improvements while reducing environmental impact.

Learn more about how we work with Life Cycle Assessments

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