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Kimberly-Clark Releases Third Annual Sustainability Report
Kimberly-Clark Releases Third Annual Sustainability Report
Published 04-26-06
Submitted by Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Last year, Kimberly-Clark concluded its Vision 2005 environmental program, the second phase of a 10-year sustainability effort. In the process, the company improved energy efficiency by 19 percent and water use efficiency by 29 percent and also reduced the amount of solid waste sent to landfills by 30 percent. This was accomplished while reducing costs by approximately $150 million on an annual basis compared with costs in 2000. The company has established even more ambitious goals for its next phase, called Vision 2010, which will be announced later in 2006.
"Sustainability considerations touch our business on a number of fronts," said Thomas J. Falk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark. "In order to achieve our business goals and mission of enhancing the health, hygiene and well-being of people every day, everywhere, we must understand the major economic, environmental and social issues facing our company and the communities in which we live and work."
Kimberly-Clark made significant progress in attaining the goals set forth in its sustainability initiatives. Accomplishments in 2005 led to recognition by several prestigious sustainability organizations and further enhanced Kimberly-Clark's strong positive record in this area. Highlights include:
K-C earned the highest scores in its sector for a number of criteria, including corporate governance, environmental and social reporting, and environmental management systems.
"I'm proud of the important progress we have shown in improving the sustainability of our products and processes and in supporting our diverse, global team in contributing to communities where we operate," said Falk. "Our future plan is quite simple: Carry forward the momentum we've created in making sustainability a critical component of doing business at Kimberly-Clark."
About Kimberly-Clark's 2005 Sustainability Report
In compiling the report, Kimberly-Clark relied on the Global Reporting Initiative's 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, feedback from various organizations, as well as internal and external stakeholder insights.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 134-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the sixth year in a row. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow Kimberly-Clark on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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