Annual and Sustainability Report 2021

Under the JOBST brand, we offer compression therapy solutions that enable people with venous or lymphatic conditions to live the life they want without compromise.

We are a global hygiene and health company that improves people's well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions.

Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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Our brands

TORK – logo (logo) TENA – logo (logo)
Leukoplast – logo (logo) JOBST – logo (logo) Libero – logo (logo) Libresse – logo (logo) Saba – logo (logo) Nosotras – logo (logo) Tempo – logo (logo) Zewa – logo (logo) Lotus – logo (logo) Vinda – logo (logo)

CEO’s message

Magnus Groth

»Our sustainability work contributes to a better environment while increasing Essity’s competitiveness. What’s best for customers, consumers and the planet is also best for Essity and our shareholders.«

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Our results 2021

Net sales, SEKm
121,867
Sales growth1)
4.5%
Adjusted EBITA, SEKm2)
13,680
Adjusted EBITA margin2)
11.2%
Sales in approximately
150countries
Employees, approximately
46,000

1) Including organic sales growth and acquisitions
2) Excluding items affecting comparability.

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Our purpose

Breaking Barriers to Well-being

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Strategic priorities

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Business areas

Personal Care

Essity’s offering includes Incontinence Products, Medical Solutions, Baby Care and Feminine Care. Products are sold under brands such as Actimove, TENA, JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Nosotras, Saba and TOM Organic, and as retailer brands.

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Consumer Tissue

Essity’s offering includes toilet paper, household towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, wet wipes, napkins and face masks. Products are sold under brands such as Lotus, Regio, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. In Europe, Essity also sells products under retailer brands. Distribution channels for the products are the retail trade and e-commerce.

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Professional Hygiene

Essity’s offering comprises complete and professional hygiene solutions, including toilet paper, paper hand towels, napkins, soap, lotion, sanitizer, dispensers, cleaning and wiping products, face masks, and service and maintenance. Essity also offers digital solutions, such as sensor technology that enables data-driven cleaning.

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Personal Care

Essity’s offering includes Incontinence Products, Medical Solutions, Baby Care and Feminine Care. Products are sold under brands such as Actimove, TENA, JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Nosotras, Saba and TOM Organic, and as retailer brands.

Consumer Tissue

Essity’s offering includes toilet paper, household towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, wet wipes, napkins and face masks. Products are sold under brands such as Lotus, Regio, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. In Europe, Essity also sells products under retailer brands. Distribution channels for the products are the retail trade and e-commerce.

Professional Hygiene

Essity’s offering comprises complete and professional hygiene solutions, including toilet paper, paper hand towels, napkins, soap, lotion, sanitizer, dispensers, cleaning and wiping products, face masks, and service and maintenance. Essity also offers digital solutions, such as sensor technology that enables data-driven cleaning.

Net sales 2021

Net salesby region

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56 % Europe

17 % Asia

13 % Latin America

12 % North America

2 % Other

Net salesby business area

Net salesby channel

Net salesby country