Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow*
Our approach begins with the understanding that the way we use resources today shapes the world of tomorrow. And it has led us to focus on reducing consumption at every stage of the product lifecycle - from design and manufacture to distribution and disposal.
Preferred Brands Support LEED® Certification
Kleenex® and Scott® Brand products not only contribute to your building's LEED® certification, they're designed with patented Absorbency Pockets* so users need fewer towels to dry their hands. The result: reduced waste and reduced costs for you.
Philosophy
Sustainability is a key part of our commitment to create Exceptional Workplaces* that are healthier, safer and more productive.
With our Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow* approach, we incorporate sustainability into everything we do, from design and manufacture to distribution and disposal.
Our responsible choices help you make your own sustainable decisions about the products you choose, the resources you use, and the impact you have.
Leadership
Exceptional Workplaces*, Sustainably Delivered
We are the first major towel and tissue manufacturer in North America to introduce products containing natural, non-tree fibers.
We were also the first away-from-home towel and tissue products company in North America to seek and obtain Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) chain-of-custody certification for a broad range of towel and tissue products and now over 97% of our towel and tissue codes are FSC certified.
From third-party certification to Beyond Forests*, we are always seeking new and innovative ways to reduce our impact on the environment.
Lifecycle
Our commitment to making your business more sustainable starts with the products we make. That's why we continually work to reduce the environmental impacts of our products at all stages of the lifecycle - from raw materials through ultimate disposal.
Identifying opportunities to reduce impact at every stage helps use less of the world's natural resources, leaving more for the future - for our children, for the planet, for our businesses.
Beyond Forests*
We are the first major towel and tissue manufacturer in North America to introduce products containing natural, non-tree fibers.
Several Kleenex® and Scott® Brand towel and tissue products now contain bamboo and wheat straw fibers. It's the next step on our sustainability journey - one that reinforces our commitment to Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow*.
Innovation
University of Alberta, Canada - Composting Program
Learn about the University of Alberta's composting program using Kimberly-Clark Professional* products.
Certifications
KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is dedicated to the responsible sourcing of raw materials and ensuring the sustainability of the products we produce.
We are recognized as a leader for our global fiber procurement policy, with nearly 100% of our fiber coming from third-party-certified sources.
The majority of our towel and tissue codes in North America are now EcoLogo®-certified.
Awards & News
We create a world of wellness through solutions that are right for you and your environment.
Find out about the latest news and events
2015 Goals
Sustainability at Kimberly-Clark goes far beyond our operational footprint. We take a broader view of our responsibilities across the value chain, reaching back into our supply chain as well as forward into our customers' operations as we help them create their own Exceptional Workplaces*.
Built around a framework of People, Planet, Products, Kimberly-Clark's Sustainability 2015 strategy encompasses and activates the power of our global businesses, brands and employees.
LEARN MORE about our progress towards our 2015 goals
Resources
Please join us in working to Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow*. It's the responsible way to create workplaces that are healthier, safer and more productive.
