We are pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated our targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The validation applies to all near and long-term targets in Scope 1,2 and 3. Learn more:
#DidYouKnow
, the
@CDCgov
recommends washing your hands for 20 seconds. Finding innovative ways of teaching proper hand hygiene technique can help provide a refresher on the steps many people miss.
Congratulations to the team behind
#PeriodEndofSentence
for their
#Oscars
win, helping to make conversations about
#menstrualhygiene
mainstream. Combatting period taboos sets a path to empower women and encourage them to uplift their communities.
Teaching children early that there is no such thing as gendered household responsibilities is beneficial to family harmony. Hear from Dora Pessenlehner about the importance of role models for children:
We won Best Progressive Cause for our
#bloodnormal
campaign! By using realistic depictions of menstrual blood we broke down period taboos and opened up a dialogue that empowers women and girls all over the world. Thanks
@CampaignGoodies
! Learn more at
4 minute watch - Breaking the Menopause Taboo. We were proud to take part in
@ITNProductions
Menopause: The Change is Here in support of the
@BrMenopauseSoc
. Listen to the experience of Essity employees and how they were supported at work.
In some countries, hygiene is taken for granted and deprioritized. In others, hygiene is a matter of life and death. Explore our digital exhibition with
#fotografiska
to discover how essential everyday hygiene and health are, regardless of life situation.
How often do you wash your hands per day?
#Handhygiene
is crucial to preventing infectious diseases. Find out how over 15,000 people from 15 countries answered in our Essentials Initiative Survey.
Research shows almost half of office workers want a more
#eco
-friendly workplace. Today in the UK we launch
@TorkUK
PaperCircle, the world's first
#recycling
system for paper hand towels, with an installation at the new office of
@AstraZeneca
#Taboos
preserving the idea that menstruating women are 'unclean' has the unfortunate consequence of reducing the capacity of half our population to participate fully in their community.
#menstruation
Learn how we act to reduce our environmental impact across the value chain from the perspective of, for example, the climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and also to increase recycling and reduce plastic waste.
We will publish our Interim Report for the third quarter 2022 on October 27, 2022, at approximately 07:00 CET. A web presentation will be held at 09:00 CET, where President and CEO Magnus Groth will present the results and answer questions.
#DYK
On average, people who work in professional kitchens wash their hands twice as often as office workers. We tested how dedicated
#handhygiene
stations impact the efficiency of a UK restaurant:
Read about our achievements in sustainability and how we continue to raise our ambitions. To reduce our environmental impact, we have set a target to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.
Our brand Libero shows same-sex parents, single-parents and children with
#downsyndrome
on its packagings. Because there is no "perfect"
#family
and everyone needs equal attention and love.
#essentials
#inclusion
Our successful hygiene partnership with UNICEF has been extended for another 3 years. We will continue to educate and drive awareness of the importance of good hand hygiene and to break taboos around menstruation through the 'Hygiene is our right project'.
Today, Essity is attending the UBS European Conference 2022 in London. Watch the fireside chat with Magnus Groth, President and CEO, live at 14:30 CET or replay.
2021 was a year marked by several successful key events for us. For example, six acquisitions, launch of reusable products, included in CDP's A list and named leader in diversity work, among other events! Read about Essity's year at a glance.
We are firmly committed to our zero-tolerance approach to violations of human rights in the value chains we have control over. Read about how this also encompasses our suppliers’ employees and workplaces.
Do you know what percentage of menstruating persons feel uncomfortable in social situations while on their period? Learn more in our interactive Essentials Initiative Survey:
We continue to invest in innovation to promote a higher quality of life for customers and consumers with more sustainable solutions. Learn about the innovations we launched in Q3 2022:
Fun fact: The first color theory was created in 1810 by
#Goethe
. We have contributed to his theory in our restaurant decor experiment. Find out our results here:
Today we published our Interim Report for the third quarter 2022. Read the full report and watch the web presentation at 9:00 CET, which also will be livestreamed here on Twitter.
For us, sustainability is a strategic priority for long-term profitable growth. Our initiatives contribute to a better environment while increasing the competitiveness of the company. Read about how we are leading in sustainability.
The need for simple, everyday hygiene solutions should unite us, not isolate us. Visit our digital exhibition in collaboration with
@Fotografiska
and photographer, Ida Borg.
#essentials
#essity
#hygiene
Essity has entered 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%.
Essity attended the Societe Generale Virtual fireside chat on May 24, 2023. Listen to the replay with Fredrik Rystedt, Executive Vice President and CFO.
The first-ever usability study on absorbing
#incontinence
products proves that easier-to-use products save time, reduce ergonomic workload, increase caregiver satisfaction, and improve care efficiency. Read more here:
Today we published our Interim Report for the first quarter 2023. Read the full report and watch the web presentation at 9:00 CET, which also will be livestreamed here on Twitter.
Incontinence should not stop you from doing the things you love. TENA offers a variety of sizes and absorbency levels for both women and men. Start enjoying life again!
#Essity
#TENA
#essentials
On
#InternationalYouthDay
, we want to discuss how to improve incontinence care for the next generation. Listen to the 3rd episode of our Essential Talks podcast with TV Presenter
@DerickFage
on growing up with a stigmatized health condition.
A brand that consistently outperforms its competitors and has grown sustainably year after year. Congratulations to the team behind our Cushelle brand which picked up a silver Effie award last week. Read the Cushelle case study here
#essity
#cushelle
Essity extends its partnership with
@unfoundation
by joining the organization's campaign
#EqualEverywhere
to accelerate progress towards gender equality.
We are acquiring 80% of the Canadian company Knix Wear Inc., a leading provider of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence. Through the acquisition we will take the global lead within leakproof apparel. Watch a webcast at 09:00 CET.
Caring for people’s well-being and supporting
#humanrights
is a fundamental part of our identity. This includes our customers, consumers, employees and suppliers. Read about how we uphold these values throughout our organization:
We will publish our Year-end Report 2022 on January 26, 2023, at approximately 07:00 CET. A web presentation with President and CEO Magnus Groth will be held at 09:00 CET, also accessible here on Twitter.
We have finalized the acquisitions of Knix and Modibodi, both companies are leading providers of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence. This positions Essity as a global market leader within the fastest growing product segment in Intimate Hygiene:
Essity will be hosting livestreamed presentations of its three business areas, Health & Medical, Professional Hygiene and Consumer Goods on December 7, 8 and 9, 2022 at 15:00 - 16:00 CET. Click here for full details:
Hygiene and health are fundamental to people’s well-being – in all phases of life, in all parts of the world. Learn about how we increase access to hygiene and health solutions and contribute to a more inclusive society.
Essity has been ranked in the top 1% most
#sustainable
companies assessed by
@ecovadis
, earning a Platinum medal. The EcoVadis Rating covers non-financial management systems including Environmental, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement impacts.
We have acquired the Australian company Modibodi, a leading leakproof apparel company in Australia, New Zealand and UK. Through the acquisition, we are strengthening our position in leakproof apparel.
Do you want to learn more about powerful infection and exudate management? Essity, with our medical brands Cutimed, Leukoplast and Jobst, is excited to discuss these questions with you at
#EWMA2023
in Milan from 3-5 May. Will we see you there? Let’s talk!
We are proud to announce the launch of our latest
#sustainableinnovation
: reusable underwear product lines for menstruation and incontinence protection. Read more:
We are thrilled to announce that our Tork EasyCube® won 'Technical
#Innovation
of the Year' at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. We also won 'Best Practice - Sustainability'. Read more here:
We are proud to launch our new
@bodyform
campaign
#Wombstories
together with
@NishaGanatra
and
@AMV_BBDO
, encouraging an open culture where women can express their intimate experiences without guilt or shame. Find out more:
Sustainable businesses need sustainable supply chains. We're proud to have been recognized by
@CDP
for our work engaging with our suppliers to tackle climate change.
#CDPSupplyChain
#essity
We are excited to share the Cutimed Wound Navigator app at
#EWMA2023
in Milan. The app is here to help you measure, assess, and select products. Interested in seeing it for yourself? We’ll be demonstrating it on the booth - let's talk!
Magnus Groth, President and CEO, attended the JP Morgan Consumer CEO virtual fireside chat last week. On June 8 at 09:15 CET, Fredrik Rystedt, CFO and Executive Vice President, will attend the DB Global Consumer Conference. Watch the live broadcast.
Read about how we prioritize growth in emerging markets where Essity already holds strong market positions, such as Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
"The workplace is where we spend a third of our lives. It's important we can relax and be ourselves."
This is one of our UK employees Nick, who joined our DE&I advisory group last year, talking about the culture he wants to help instil at Essity.
We will publish our Interim Report for the first quarter 2023 on April 27, 2023, at approximately 07:00 CET. A web presentation with President and CEO Magnus Groth will be held at 09:00 CET, also here on Twitter.
Until now, humanity has had the upper hand in the fight against bacteria.
#Antibioticresistance
is posing a major global threat to public health. Read our latest article with
@OttoCars1
and
@paulhansen64
on the steps we can take to reduce its impact:
Who we are, achievements 2022 and where we are heading – watch a presentation held by Magnus Groth, President and CEO, at our Annual General Meeting 2023.
Essity’s employees work every day all over the world to improve well-being. Read about our ambition to create attractive, inclusive and sustainable workplaces where our employees are motivated, engaged and deliver results.
Our
#Tork
dispensers stand the test of time. That's because we use industrial robots to test product durability over millions of dispenser cycles. Find out more here:
We are proud to announce that Essity is now a founding partner of
@AISweden
, a center for research into
#AI
and innovation. This partnership will allow us to place a stronger focus on
#innovation
and
#digital
development across our business. Learn more:
"What’s best for customers, consumers and the planet is also best for Essity and our shareholders." – Magnus Groth, Essity's President and CEO. Read the full CEO message in our Annual and Sustainability Report 2021.
For the second consecutive year, Essity has been included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook. In the review of 7,800 companies globally, Essity is part of the top 10% to be selected for this year’s Yearbook.
Successful innovations and strong brands are two of Essity’s strengths and are crucial for our success. Read about how we are innovating leading brands.
Essity became the first company in the industry to produce tissue in a CO2 emission-free production process using renewable hydrogen at its production facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany.
Our leading brand Tork is the first in Europe to reduce and compensate carbon emissions for the entire life cycle of selected soap, toilet paper, and hand towel dispensers. Learn more about the 27 Tork carbon neutral dispensers:
We are proud to launch our digital exhibition 'Hand to Hand'. Our collaboration with
#Fotografiska
and photojournalists, Paul Hansen and Åsa Sjöström captures the importance of everyday hygiene and health. Explore our digital exhibition:
Today we published our Annual and Sustainability Report 2022. Read the report to get to know us better and learn about our achievements during the last year.
#Splinting
systems for injured limbs needs to be easy and quick to apply. The pre-fabricated design of Delta-Xpress™ significantly cut down application time for care staff and patients. Learn more here:
We continue to focus on sustainability. Earlier this year, when face-to-face meetings were still happening, we asked our UK & ROI sustainability manager Jo to provide an insight into her typical day .
More news about our sustainability work coming soon.
#essity
#sustainability
5-8 million lives have been saved each year since the introduction of proper
#handhygiene
amongst the medical community. Learn more in our Hygiene and Health 2018/19 Report.
On July 20, at approximately 07:00 CET, we will publish our Half-year Report 2023. A web presentation with President and CEO Magnus Groth will be held at 09:00 CET, also here on Twitter
We are accelerating within digitalization and adopting new technologies to improve well-being. Watch how TENA Bladder Sensor uses wearable ultrasound technology to improve life for people suffering from incontinence.
Today we announce the acquisition of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.’s professional sports tape brands Coach, Elastikon and Zonas, making Essity the leader in taping and strapping among US sports medicine distributors. Read more.
In 2021 TENA was awarded the
@Channel4
Diversity in Advertising award for tackling the menopause taboo. In 2022 we're back breaking down the barriers and highlighting the value of pelvic floor exercises when managing bladder weakness.
#essity
#healthcare
#continence
#menopause
Today is International
#YouthDay
. It is essential that we provide
#SafeSpaces4Youth
to discuss taboo topics so that the next generation have access to factual information about caring for their bodies.
How will the rising cost of living impact sustainability where you live? Our Green Response report looks at the regional variances between UK cities and how it could hamper communities in their efforts for greener living.
#sustainability
#environment
What is the
#BiomassBalance
Approach? Find out what it is and how we will use it to transition to a more renewable mix of resources on our journey to
#NetZero
.
Last week Essity’s virtual Capital Markets Day took place. Watch the webcast to learn about our continued transformation journey and strategic priorities:
We are partnering with McDonald's to close the loop for paper cups in Germany. The recycling project will turn beverage, milkshake and ice cream cups into Tork branded toilet paper. Read more about this circularity collaboration McDonald's Deutschland LLC:
Gesundheit! On this day in 1929, in Nürnberg, Germany,
#Tempo
registered the patent for Germany's first paper handkerchief. Happy Birthday to our brand Tempo. We look forward to developing innovative new products in the coming years.
3.2 BILLION drinks in paper cups are bought every year in the UK. We can recycle used paper drinks cups and turn them into new paper towels and napkins.
Find out how easily you can
@recyclemorecups
here -
#essity
#recycling
#sustainability
We will publish our Half-year Report for 2022 on July 21, 2022, at approximately 7:00 CET. A web presentation will be held at 9:00 CET, where President and CEO Magnus Groth will present the results and answer questions.
The battle against healthcare-associated infections is fought in hospitals & clinics, but also around the conference table–Essity is proud to host, with the Business Council for the United Nations
@Business4theUN
a discussion on the global challenge of HAIs highlighted by
@WHO
.
Essity offers free tailored wound care education materials and services to veterinary practices throughout the UK. Click the link below to find out more and book a session for your practice.
#essity
#animalhealth
#animalwelfare
This year marks our 50th anniversary with
@Tork
! That's half a century of industry leading wipes, soap, paper products and more. Learn about our history here:
Meet the experts behind our Animal Health division. This is Debbie who is responsible for our Animal Health team providing cost effective and specialist wound care solutions to veterinary professionals. To find out more please click the link below.
Have you heard of the last taboo? Society has taken great strides breaking the silence on mental health and menstruation. Now: incontinence. Listen to our latest Essential Talk podcast on breaking the stigma on an issue affecting 400m people worldwide.