H14. Certifications

Reliable management systems, which are certified by a third party, play an important role in Essity’s sustainability work. Essity uses ISO 14001 and EMAS (the EU’s Eco Management and Audit Scheme) as certified environmental management systems. A large number of production units are certified in accordance with ISO and/or EMAS. ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 for medical technical classification is the most important quality management system used by Essity. The company implements the international standard ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) to ensure that uniform processes are used within the entire company and that Essity’s units continuously improve workplace-related health and safety.

Certified volumes, Essity’s main sites1), %

 

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

ISO 9001/ISO 13485

78

77

80

77

76

ISO 14001

82

81

75

80

85

ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001

84

79

80

71

71

1)

A main site is a production facility that is wholly owned by Essity and that has at least 100 employees. The table excludes the acquisition of the hygiene companies Asaleo Care and Familia.