SASB Index

Sustainability disclosure topics & accounting metrics

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Disclosure

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WATER MANAGEMENT

CG–HP– 140a.1

(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, (thousand m3), percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress

H11. Water

CG–HP– 140a.2

Description of water management risks and discussion of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks

H11. Water

PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE

CG–HP– 250a.1

Revenue from products that contain REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC) (SEK)


Comments: Reporting does not include Essity’s medical products as these are outside the scope of the SASB Standard for Household and Consumer Products. Products from Essity’s companies with significant non-controlling interests are excluded.

H3. Innovation

CG–HP– 250a.2

Revenue from products that contain substances on the California DTSC Candidate Chemicals List (SEK)


Comments: Reporting does not include Essity’s medical products as these are outside the scope of the SASB Standard for Household and Consumer Products. Products from Essity’s companies with significant non-controlling interests are excluded.

H3. Innovation

CG–HP– 250a.3

Discussion of process to identify and manage emerging materials and chemicals of concern

Sustainability governance – Well-being
H3. Innovation

CG–HP– 250a.4

Revenue from products designed with green chemistry principles


Comments: Not reported.

PACKAGING LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

CG–HP– 410a.1

(1) Total weight of packaging, (2) percentage made from recycled and/or renewable materials, and (3) percentage that is recyclable, reusable, and/or compostable

H6. Packaging

CG–HP– 410a.2

Discussion of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle

H6. Packaging

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACTS OF PALM OIL SUPPLY CHAIN

CG–HP– 430a.1

Amount of palm oil sourced, percentage certified through the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) supply chains as (a) Identity Preserved, (b) Segregated, (c) Mass Balance, or (d) Book & Claim


Comments: In 2019, Essity sourced 970 tons of palm oil, of which 99.7% as c) mass-balance. Reported with a one-year delay.

CG–HP– 000.A

Units of products sold, total weight of products sold (tons)


Comments: Not reported

CG–HP– 140a.2

Number of manufacturing facilities

H1. General accounting principles