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We only have one planet; therefore, we strive to ensure our products provide sustainability benefits and responsible business growth in a world with finite resources. We work to find sustainable innovations that reduce the environmental impact of all our products today and for generations to come.

People around the world choose our products to improve their lives every day. Our products help people stay safe, prevent infection, increase comfort and allow for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Sustainability 2015 goes beyond reducing our footprint impact. It sets forth our vision to create essential products in a sustainable way that improves lives and the planet we all share.

Sustainability 2015 goals:

  • 25 percent reduction in manufacturing water use
  • 100 percent wood fiber from certified suppliers
  • 5 percent absolute reduction in greenhouse gases
  • Zero waste to landfills


As part of our strategy to grow responsibly, sustainable business practices are woven into the fabric of our Global Business Plan with clearly-articulated, ambitious metrics for all business units.

Our Consumer Tissue business has prioritized responsible fiber use; environmental improvements to packaging; sustainability partnerships with key customers; and reduced carbon emissions and water use.

Our Personal Care business focuses on building partnerships with environmentally progressive customers; developing environmentally sound products; manufacturing efficiency; and solid waste management.

Kimberly-Clark Professional aims to reduce waste and use of natural resources and be a leader in responsible fiber use.

Our Health Care business is aligning its sustainability efforts with those of its customers in the areas of waste management, health and safety, and infection prevention. We're also communicating our sustainability efforts so customers can make informed decisions about the products they buy and the partners with whom they do business.

By taking this bold step, we're charting the course to a better future. We bring the best thinking of our global employees together to help treat our planet's resources more carefully. From raw materials, our manufacturing processes, even our supply chain, we're building sustainability into every facet of how we work.

Customers can trust Kimberly-Clark to deliver innovative, high-quality products with environmental benefits.

World's Most Ethical Companies

Kimberly-Clark has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies.

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Kimberly-Clark Cares

Caring for our neighbors and the communities where employees live and work is an important element of our charitable work.

2011 Sustainability Report receives A+

Our 2011 Sustainability Report achieved an A+ designation from Global Reporting Initiative. The "A" signifies that the report reaches the highest level of completeness and the "+" assures stakeholders of the report's accuracy through verification by an external third-party.

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