- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Essity Launches Essential Initiatives to Empower People Around the Globe to Overcome Hygiene Barriers https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/168191?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/168191?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/168191?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Essity Launches Essential Initiatives to Empower People Around the Globe to Overcome Hygiene Barriers&body=ESG News from Essity / TORK https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/168191?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Health & Healthcare](/CSR-News/health-healthcare) # Essity Launches Essential Initiatives to Empower People Around the Globe to Overcome Hygiene Barriers Mar 16, 2018 11:45 AM ET Campaign: [Well-being - Essity Essentials Initiative](/news/campaign/well-being-essity-essentials-initiative) ![](/sites/default/files/videos/thumbnails/338836/thumbnail-338836_0004.png) ▶ Video Essity has gathered insights and ignited the conversation around the role and importance of hygiene in a global perspective through our Hygiene Matters initiative since 2008. To emphasize our commitment to health as well as hygiene, we’re renaming Hygiene Matters to become the Essentials Initiative, because for us, hygiene and health are essential for improving well-being for everybody, everywhere. To learn more about the Essity Essentials Initiative: [![Essity Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/essity.jpg)](/profiles/essity) ### More from Essity / TORK ###### [Tork and BC Place Team Up To Advance Arena Hygiene and Sustainability, Elevating Fan Experience Ahead of Monumental Sports Year](/news/tork-and-bc-place-team-advance-arena-hygiene-and-sustainability-elevating-fan-experience-ahead) Mar 13, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [Essity Recognized on CDP’s Prestigious Lists for Forest and Climate](/news/essity-recognized-cdps-prestigious-lists-forest-and-climate) Jan 29, 2026 11:45 AM ET ###### [Tork Convenes European Roundtable To Accelerate Inclusive Hygiene in Public Washrooms](/news/tork-convenes-european-roundtable-accelerate-inclusive-hygiene-public-washrooms) Dec 3, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Essity Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Outstanding Sustainability Leadership in 2025](/news/essity-awarded-ecovadis-platinum-medal-outstanding-sustainability-leadership-2025) Nov 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Tork Issues Tools and Support for Reimagining Public Restrooms](/news/tork-issues-tools-and-support-reimagining-public-restrooms) Oct 30, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [New Tork Air Freshener System Keeps Restrooms Constantly Fresh and Easy To Maintain](/news/new-tork-air-freshener-system-keeps-restrooms-constantly-fresh-and-easy-maintain) Oct 27, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Tork Helps Make Sustainability Easier for Businesses With New Data Sharing Initiative](/news/tork-helps-make-sustainability-easier-businesses-new-data-sharing-initiative) Oct 23, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [New Tork PeakServe Automatic Makes It Easier Than Ever To Ensure a Great Restroom Experience](/news/new-tork-peakserve-automatic-makes-it-easier-ever-ensure-great-restroom-experience) Oct 20, 2025 9:15 AM ET