Essity Recognised Among Most Sustainable Businesses in the World

Corporate Knights has recognised hygiene and health company Essity as one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies for the second year in a row.

The Global 100 list includes the world's top 1% of companies in terms of sustainability performance. Corporate Knights analyses and compares 6,720 publicly traded companies with at least USD 1 billion in gross revenue to their global industry peers.

The rating is based on 25 quantitative key performance metrics, like sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.

“We are proud to once again be ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable companies. As a global company providing hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day, 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,” says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.

Corporate Knights is a research and publishing company that puts out a magazine about sustainability and responsible business. Its research department ranks companies and rates financial services and products based on how well they perform in terms of sustainability.

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