- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265101?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265101?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265101?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies&body=ESG News from Essity / TORK https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265101?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies ##### Sustainability in Brief Jul 18, 2024 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [Essity's Annual and Sustainability Report 2023](/news/campaign/essitys-annual-and-sustainability-report-2023) ![Children washing their hands.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Improving%20Well-Being_Essity_7.3.24A.png) [Originally published on Essity.com](https://www.essity.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting-governance-and-data/essitys-sustainability-publications/) **Improving Well-being of People and Societies** Hygiene and health are essential in improving well-being and are important enablers of a healthy and dignified life. It is a simple fact, but one full of complex challenges, taboos, and stigmas. Our commitment goes beyond our customers and consumers, as we purposefully contribute to healthier and more inclusive societies. **Hygiene and Health** - Break taboos around women’s health. - Increase the visibility of professional and family carers. - Promote knowledge of good hygiene and increase access. - Increase awareness and training for infection prevention and control. **Highlights:** TENA’s LastLonelyMenopause campaign during 2022, welcoming women and society talking about menopause in a comfortable and generous way, won Gold Award at the British Arrows 2023. - [Read more](https://www.tena.co.uk/women/living-with-bladder-weakness/menopause-and-urine-leakage/last-lonely-menopause) **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)** - Promote a diverse, equal and inclusive culture. - Provide products and services for a more inclusive society. - Break stigmas and bridge gender gaps. **Highlights:** Internal Courageous Conversations kicked off in 2023 with DEI focused discussions and learning sessions, complemented by podcasts featuring Essity employees. - [Read more](https://www.essity.com/careers/connect-with-us/listen-to-us/courageous-conversations/) **Business Ethics and Human Rights** - Zero tolerance of unethical business behavior - Signatory to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Global Compact - All our business partners are expected to follow global supplier Standard and Business Partner Code of Conducts **Highlights:** As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we continuously support human rights and run our daily business in a manner that is consistent with the Compact principles. - [Read more](https://unglobalcompact.org/participation/report/cop/advanced/474082) **Occupational Health and Safety** - Everyone working at our facilities or visiting Essity, should be safe and secure. - The safety, health and well-being of our employees is crucial. - Aligned with Essity Beliefs & Behaviors and our Code of Conduct. **Highlights:** In April 2022, the “I Care” initiative was launched, which is our cultural journey toward a safe and healthy work environment. - [Read more](https://www.essity.com/sustainability/improving-well-being-for-people-and-societies/occupational-health-and-safety/) **Product Safety and Transparency** - We reach more than one billion people with Essity's leading hygiene and health solutions. - Promote product safety and transparency to enable confident and responsible choices. **Highlights:** Implementation of “Product Safety – For Us, it's Personal" and “Our 5 Pillars of Protection” campaigns. - [Read more](https://www.essity.com/sustainability/improving-well-being-for-people-and-societies/product-safety-and-transparency/for-us-its-personal/) *The name Essity stems from the words “essentials” and “necessities”. Hygiene and health are the essence of well-being. As a global, leading hygiene and health company, we offer products and services that are essential to people’s everyday lives. That is why we are called Essity.* Read more about Essity’s strategic priorities, earnings and leading sustainability work in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, which can be downloaded at [www.essity.com](https://www.essity.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting-governance-and-data/essitys-sustainability-publications/). 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