Communicating with government policymakers on matters that could significantly affect our company, employees, shareholders or customers is a necessary and appropriate part of doing business.

Our involvement in public policy development is measured and responsible. We engage in policy matters that can have an appreciable impact on the execution of our Global Business Plan. This covers a wide range of policy areas, but our primary focuses are energy, the environment and taxation.

Much of our engagement with policy makers takes place through business associations or coalitions of companies from a range of industries. Examples include leadership in the U.K. Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturers Association (AHPMA) Nappy Group, the European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) Hygiene Absorbent Products Committee (HAPCO) and the Regulatory and Technical Task Force Board of the European Tissue Symposium. Some coalitions to which we belong also include public interest or non-governmental organizations.

Kimberly-Clark does not currently contribute to political candidates, or to Political Action Committees that contribute to candidates. We neither operate a Political Action Committee (PAC) nor make contributions out of company funds.

We comply with applicable laws regarding gifts, lobbying and other activities related to public policy engagement. Policy-makers are an important stakeholder group, and our discussions with them form the basis of long-term associations. We greatly value any opportunity to help increase their understanding of matters important to our businesses and stakeholders.

Print this page