Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies
Sustainability in Brief
Originally published on Essity.com
Improving Well-being of People and Societies
Hygiene and health are essential in improving well-being and are important enablers of a healthy and dignified life. It is a simple fact, but one full of complex challenges, taboos, and stigmas. Our commitment goes beyond our customers and consumers, as we purposefully contribute to healthier and more inclusive societies.
Hygiene and Health
- Break taboos around women’s health.
- Increase the visibility of professional and family carers.
- Promote knowledge of good hygiene and increase access.
- Increase awareness and training for infection prevention and control.
Highlights:
TENA’s LastLonelyMenopause campaign during 2022, welcoming women and society talking about menopause in a comfortable and generous way, won Gold Award at the British Arrows 2023.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Promote a diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
- Provide products and services for a more inclusive society.
- Break stigmas and bridge gender gaps.
Highlights:
Internal Courageous Conversations kicked off in 2023 with DEI focused discussions and learning sessions, complemented by podcasts featuring Essity employees.
Business Ethics and Human Rights
- Zero tolerance of unethical business behavior
- Signatory to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Global Compact
- All our business partners are expected to follow global supplier Standard and Business Partner Code of Conducts
Highlights:
As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we continuously support human rights and run our daily business in a manner that is consistent with the Compact principles.
Occupational Health and Safety
- Everyone working at our facilities or visiting Essity, should be safe and secure.
- The safety, health and well-being of our employees is crucial.
- Aligned with Essity Beliefs & Behaviors and our Code of Conduct.
Highlights:
In April 2022, the “I Care” initiative was launched, which is our cultural journey toward a safe and healthy work environment.
Product Safety and Transparency
- We reach more than one billion people with Essity's leading hygiene and health solutions.
- Promote product safety and transparency to enable confident and responsible choices.
Highlights:
Implementation of “Product Safety – For Us, it's Personal" and “Our 5 Pillars of Protection” campaigns.
The name Essity stems from the words “essentials” and “necessities”. Hygiene and health are the essence of well-being. As a global, leading hygiene and health company, we offer products and services that are essential to people’s everyday lives. That is why we are called Essity.
Read more about Essity’s strategic priorities, earnings and leading sustainability work in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, which can be downloaded at www.essity.com.
