Ambition & Approach
Data security and privacy are growing concerns among businesses and consumers alike.
At Kimberly-Clark we take seriously our commitment to intellectual property rights, personal data protection and security. We are responsible stewards of Kimberly-Clark’s technology resources. Our information technology is critical to our operations and allows us to work more efficiently to meet our business objectives. These resources belong to Kimberly-Clark, and we use them responsibly and securely to protect against cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.
The well-being of our consumers is our highest priority, which is why it is our policy to deliver products that meet all regulatory requirements and meet or exceed consumer expectations. Our aspiration is to use the safest ingredients, as defined by a science-based approach to product safety, and provide open and transparent details about those ingredients.
Every one of our businesses, functions and facilities is expected to align with our Quality Policy, which defines the principles that guide how we design, manufacture, and deliver safe, high-quality products across every brand. Our corporate Quality Management System sets our internal standards and aligns with industry best practices, the varying regulatory expectations of the nations and regions in which we operate, and the internationally recognized ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards.
Protecting Information
Our approach is supported by meticulous internal and independent safety evaluations that ensure the quality and safety of all our products. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance across these stringent requirements, which drives continuous improvement and helps ensure Kimberly-Clark products are safe and effective for consumers. Efforts at our individual facilities are also supported by on-site quality assurance systems.
Kimberly-Clark uses a Right First Time process that is intended to capture data on a product’s whole supply chain, from materials procurement and manufacturing to warehousing, distribution and point-of-sale quality/appearance. We also provide a single end-of-pipe metric intended to ensure that every aspect of getting that product to the end user is done right, the first time and every time. (Source: 2019 and 2020 ESG Reports)
- Increase our use of environmentally preferred fibers – e.g., recycled and alternative fibers and virgin fibers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®.
- Reduce our use of natural forest fibers, which for Kimberly-Clark are primarily fibers from northern boreal and temperate forests that have high ecological value.
Our approach is supported by meticulous internal and independent safety evaluations that ensure the quality and safety of all our products. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance across these stringent requirements, which drives continuous improvement and helps ensure Kimberly-Clark products are safe and effective for consumers. Efforts at our individual facilities are also supported by on-site quality assurance systems.
Kimberly-Clark uses a Right First Time process that is intended to capture data on a product’s whole supply chain, from materials procurement and manufacturing to warehousing, distribution and point-of-sale quality/appearance. We also provide a single end-of-pipe metric intended to ensure that every aspect of getting that product to the end user is done right, the first time and every time. (Source: 2019 and 2020 ESG Reports)
Protecting Information
Our approach is supported by meticulous internal and independent safety evaluations that ensure the quality and safety of all our products. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance across these stringent requirements, which drives continuous improvement and helps ensure Kimberly-Clark products are safe and effective for consumers. Efforts at our individual facilities are also supported by on-site quality assurance systems.
“Increase our use of environmentally preferred fibers – e.g., recycled and alternative fibers and virgin fibers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®”
