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Sweden's Essity ranked one of world's most sustainable companies

19 Jan '24

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Essity, a hygiene and health company, has been recognised as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.
The Global 100 list, representing the top 1 per cent globally, was announced at the World Economic Forum.
Essity's inclusion reflects its commitment to responsible business practices, impacting over a billion people daily.

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The Global 100 list represents the top 1 per cent of companies in the world in terms of sustainability performance. Corporate Knights analyses and compares 6,733 companies against global industry peers. The ranking is based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators, including sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.

“We are very happy to start 2024 with this acknowledgement. By providing hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide, Essity makes a real impact when it comes to people and the environment. Our inclusion in Corporate Knight’s index demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices throughout our value chain,” said Magnus Groth, president and CEO of Essity.

Corporate Knights is a publishing and research firm that publishes a magazine focused on sustainability and responsible business. Its research division produces rankings and financial product ratings based on corporate sustainability performance.

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