Tag: Essity

Essity Commits to Net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Hygiene and health company Essity presents new and updated sustainability targets including a commitment to develop targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest. This includes raising the ambition level of Essity’s current Science Based Targets. Other updated targets include sustainable innovations, occupational safety and responsible sourcing. The net-zero ambition means that Essity will join the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” to develop targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050 for the entire value chain, in line with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)…

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Essity and McDonald’s are closing the loop for paper cups in Germany

Stuart Mitchell

Hygiene and health company Essity and McDonald’s are writing circular history with a recycling project that turns used paper cups into a new resource. Starting in 2020, the project consisting of a team from Essity, logistics partner HAVI, and McDonald’s Deutschland LLC, has piloted different opportunities to give paper cup waste a new life. The pilot showed that Essity can successfully use the paper cups, after they have been shredded, as material for some of their mills and turn them into Tork branded toilet paper. “It’s exciting to work with…

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Essity Releases Annual and Sustainability Report 2019

Stuart Mitchell

Essity have released their Annual and Sustainability Report 2019: Drive efficiency Essity works continually to improve efficiency by increasing productivity, reducing material, energy and logistics costs and minimizing waste. This strengthens our competitiveness and enhances our financial performance while reducing environmental impact. We are working to leverage digitalization, innovation, global economies of scale and knowledge sharing to increase efficiency in the supply chain and create a world-class value chain. Zero workplace accidents Health and safety is a top priority at Essity and we aim for zero workplace accidents. To ensure…

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L’Oréal, Kellogg, Essity And Reckitt Benckiser Join Forces For ‘Shop Responsibly’ Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Some of the best known household brands have launched a campaign calling on shoppers to do the right thing during the Covid-19 crisis. With retailers under exceptional pressure, brand owners are using their collective might to urge consumers to stay home and stay safe and respect shopping hours for the elderly as well as NHS workers, who are working around the clock to keep us safe. The campaign goes live today with messages on the  retailers’ websites, in email communications and is accompanied by a #ShopResponsibly social media campaign. The…

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