Essity Sustainability Profile
Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from SCA, Essity has quickly established itself in the personal care and professional hygiene sectors, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance well-being. The company’s core product offerings include tissue, incontinence products, and feminine care items, all designed with sustainability and user comfort in mind. Essity is recognised for its commitment to environmental responsibility, integrating eco-friendly practices into its manufacturing processes. With a strong market position, Essity has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, reflecting its dedication to sustainable business practices and social responsibility.
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Essity's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Essity reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,330,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,230,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,219,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 8,641,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,239,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,267,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled 6,135,000,000 kg CO2e. Essity has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 from a 2016 base year. Additionally, the company targets an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term, Essity is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a goal to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the 2016 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Essity's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius. The company has also pledged to recover all solid production waste by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,539,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,819,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,053,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Essity's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Essity's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Essity's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Essity has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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