Our approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

At Essity we believe that the work aimed at fulfilling the SDGs will make the world a little better at the same time as the create good business opportunities for companies around the world. Not least in the fields of health, hygiene and sanitation, where we have outstanding expertise. We at Essity are determined to do what we can to contribute to achieving the 17 SDGs.

We therefore welcome the global commitment and leadership needed to meet the world’s challenges holistically through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By partnering with others who share the same challenges and opportunities, we will create synergies that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

For Essity the prioritized SDGs are:

This is how we drive progress

Meet Essity experts addressing our approach and highlighting key examples on how we drive progress towards Sustainable Development Goals; 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 13 Climate Action and 15 Life on Land.

Why sustainable business is better business

This film was done in collaboration with Reuters Business Debate and is focused on SDG; 3 Good Health & Well-being, 5 Gender Equality and 12 Responsible Consumption and Production. It explores why sustainable business is better business for the enterprise and society at large and how sustainability is being embedded into a range of global organisations.