H15. Certifications

Reliable management systems, which are certified by a third party, play an important role in Essity’s sustainability work. Essity uses the certified environmental management system ISO 14001 and EMAS (the EU’s Eco Management and Audit Scheme). A large number of production units are certified in accordance with ISO and/or EMAS. ISO 9001 is the most important quality management system used by Essity. Essity implements the international standard OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) to ensure the use of uniform processes throughout the Group and that Essity’s units continuously improve workplace-related health and safety. OHSAS specifies requirements regarding the organization’s occupational health and safety management systems.

Certified volumes, Essity’s main sites1)

 

 

Consumer Tissue and
Professional Hygiene

 

Personal Care

 

 

2019

2018

2017

 

2019

2018

2017

1)

A main site is a production facility that is wholly owned by Essity and that has 100 or more employees.

ISO 9001

%

70

73

73

 

97

97

97

ISO 14001

%

79

80

85

 

88

86

85

OHSAS 18001

%

77

68

67

 

97

90

89