Annual and
Sustainability Report
2020
CEO’s message
“Our employees have shown an amazing commitment and ability to quickly adapt to help raise the global hygiene and health standard and position Essity for future growth.”
Magnus Groth, President and CEO
Read the CEO message
Key figures
Net sales 2020
by region
- 12%
North America - 13%
Latin America - 56%
Europe - 2%
Other - 17%
Asia
by business
by channel
by country, %
1) Net sales excluding exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments.
2) Excluding items affecting comparability.
3) Excluding items affecting comparability and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
4) Board of Directors’ dividend proposal.
Essity’s strategic framework
Vision
Dedicated to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions
Mission
To sustainably develop, produce, market and sell value-added products and services within hygiene and health
Objectives
Generate increased shareholder value through profitable growth
Enable more people every day to enjoy a fuller life
Contribute to a sustainable and circular society
Enable our employees to realize their full potential, as part of one winning team
Strategies
Win with customers and consumers
Take the lead in every market and channel
Digitalize
Innovate leading brands
Drive efficiency