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Kimberly Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, commonly known as Kimberly-Clark, is a leading global player in the consumer goods industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1872, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in personal care, consumer tissue, and professional products, Kimberly-Clark is renowned for its innovative brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, and Scott. These products are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability, catering to the evolving needs of consumers worldwide. With a legacy of over 150 years, Kimberly-Clark has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable manufacturing practices. The company consistently ranks among the top in its sector, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to enhancing everyday life through its essential products.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Kimberly Clark's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kimberly Clark's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kimberly-Clark reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 751,060,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 1,720,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 452,024,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled around 99,193,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the company's extensive value chain impact. Kimberly-Clark has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life treatment of sold products by the same year. In the near term, Kimberly-Clark expects to achieve an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2026, compared to 2015 levels. The company has already made progress, achieving a 43.3% absolute reduction in operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, and a 16% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (Categories 1 and 2) against the 2015 baseline. These initiatives reflect Kimberly-Clark's commitment to sustainability and its alignment with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kimberly Clark's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kimberly Clark is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kimberly Clark is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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