- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Essity Launches Green Hydrogen Pilot for CO\2\-free Tissue Production https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/360466?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/360466?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/360466?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Essity Launches Green Hydrogen Pilot for CO\2\-free Tissue Production&body=ESG News from Essity / TORK https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/360466?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Production & the Circular Economy](/categories/responsible-production-circular-economy) # Essity Launches Green Hydrogen Pilot for CO\\2\\-free Tissue Production Feb 10, 2022 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [Essity | Our Journey to Net Zero](/news/campaign/essity-our-journey-net-zero) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/a57194426f5cae28_800x800ar_1786677938.jpeg) [Originally published on Essity newsroom](https://www.essity.com/media/press-release/essity-launches-green-hydrogen-pilot-for-co-2-free-tissue-production/9259da573b0f34bf/) STOCKHOLM, February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hygiene and health company Essity is launching a pilot project to run a paper machine CO2-free with green hydrogen in the company’s production facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany. For this purpose, natural gas is successively replaced by green hydrogen on the site’s largest paper machine during ongoing production. The project is the first of this magnitude in the paper industry. Essity’s investment in the pilot project amounts to EUR 4m (approximately SEK 40m). Essity is starting to use green hydrogen in its production processes. The Essity site in Mainz-Kostheim is testing to what extent green hydrogen can replace natural gas in the tissue production process without compromising on the high product quality. Following the necessary installations and the re-build of the paper machine, Essity will gradually add green hydrogen to its energy supply. It is planned to run the drying hood of the paper machine on 100 percent green hydrogen by autumn 2022. "We will be the first in the world to use green hydrogen for tissue production. This is a clear commitment towards our ambitious climate agenda and a big step towards a decarbonized society. We are creating a sustainable process that is setting a new benchmark for the industry”, says Magnus Groth, President and CEO, Essity. The investment in the green hydrogen pilot project will contribute to Essity’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. [![Essity Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/essity.jpg)](/profiles/essity) ### More from Essity / TORK ###### [Tork Helps Break Down Hygiene Barriers in Public Restrooms Through Better Hygiene for All](/news/tork-helps-break-down-hygiene-barriers-public-restrooms-through-better-hygiene-all) Oct 1, 2026 11:45 AM ET ###### [Tork and the Green Bay Packers Partner for Sixth Annual ‘Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch’ Campaign](/news/tork-and-green-bay-packers-partner-sixth-annual-tackle-hygiene-every-catch-campaign) Sep 23, 2026 8:45 AM ET ###### [ISSA and Tork Launch New Bilingual Training to Elevate Frontline Cleaning Workforce](/news/issa-and-tork-launch-new-bilingual-training-elevate-frontline-cleaning-workforce) Sep 15, 2026 8:45 AM ET ###### [Essity Around the World – July 2026](/news/essity-around-world-july-2026) Aug 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Tork Cuts Carbon Footprint up to 21% on Popular Hand Towels and Napkins](/news/tork-cuts-carbon-footprint-21-popular-hand-towels-and-napkins) May 26, 2026 3:05 PM ET ###### [Tork Aims To Strengthen Hand Hygiene Adherence by Supporting World Hand Hygiene Day 2026](/news/tork-aims-strengthen-hand-hygiene-adherence-supporting-world-hand-hygiene-day-2026) May 19, 2026 9:30 AM ET ###### [Tork and the Eagles Autism Foundation Partner To Deliver Inclusive Hygiene With Restroom Upgrades at Lincoln Financial Field](/news/tork-and-eagles-autism-foundation-partner-deliver-inclusive-hygiene-restroom-upgrades-lincoln) May 15, 2026 9:15 AM ET ###### [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