Month: August 2024

Originally published on Essity.com

Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact throughout our value chain.

Emissions

Joined business ambition for 1.5°CCommitted to achieving net zero emissions by 2050SBTi targets by 2030 covering Scope 1 and 2 (energy and electricity) and Scope 3 (key raw materials, transports and waste)

Highlights:

Increasing spectrum of alternative fibers – products with pulp made from wheat straw launched during 2022.Read more

Forest and Fiber

Committed to responsible forest managementCooperation to combat forest degradation, deforestation and protect biodiversity100% FSCTM and PEFCTM

Highlights:

Essity first to produce tissue in a CO2-free production process using renewable hydrogen.Read more

Plastics

Reduce primary fossil plastics with smarter designs and replace with renewable or recycled materialsDevelop fully reusable and hybrid productsSupport sustainable consumption with superior products and digital solutions

Highlights:

Great progress in 2022 in increasing recycled content in product packaging with up to 85%.Read more

Waste

Zero production waste by 2030 Products and services for a circular society through ”Reduce, Reuse & Recycle”Develop circular solutions and explore new business models with partners

Highlights:

Acceleration of reusables in many categories during 2022, from leakproof apparel to hybrid baby diapers (i.e., hybrid Baby diapers, Modibodi, Knix).Read more

Water

Securing water managementImproving water use and water quality to protect ecosystemsEssity is investing in new wastewater treatment technology

Highlights:

Entering pilot phase in 2023 of an exclusive partnership with the global technology company Voith to develop a new tissue making process that will reduce energy and CO2 emissions while cutting water consumption by up to 95%.Read more

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.

As a Group Leader in the Mixing and Bonding area of our Saint-Gobain Ceramics plant in Worcester, MA, Josue Torres is grateful for the support and encouragement he’s received from his colleagues along the way. “I’m proud to be a part of Saint-Gobain,” says Josue. “They give you a lot of opportunity to grow.”

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 145 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

Discover your career at Saint-Gobain North America here

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About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Henkel has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut. This is recognition is awarded based on the results of an independent survey of over 160,000 U.S. employees that considers aspects of an employee’s experience including working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity.

“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes and Statista as a Best-In-State Employer in Connecticut,” said Philipp Schaffer, Head of Henkel Consumer Brands, North America. “We are extremely proud of all our exceptionally talented Henkel colleagues, as it is their commitment, collaboration, innovation, and pioneering spirit that drive the success of Henkel in Connecticut, and across North America. We see this award as a positive milestone on our ongoing cultural journey and look forward to furthering our commitment to creating a workplace where every employee feels empowered to learn, grow, and drive organizational success on behalf of Henkel and our brands.”

Read more in the full press release here.