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logistics back to mills, such as pallets, waste paper and supplies. In Packaging materials are also being reduced, through the use of
2008 this helped cut empty running down to 24%. lighter plastics and recycled fibre. Compressed packaging is used to
As part of its ongoing resource reduction effort, the KIMBERLY- get more product in the same space, while unnecessary packaging is
CLARK PROFESSIONAL* facility in Koblenz, Germany, recently invested also being eliminated.
$330,000 to reconstruct the railway connection from its main Last, but certainly not least, KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* has
regional distribution centre. The mill produces 53,000 metric tons of implemented initiatives to reduce the amount of waste sent to
product per year, including bath tissue for hotels and restaurants and landfill. The company diverted 1.2 million tonnes of manufacturing
specialized wiper products for the manufacturing industry. In total, waste from landfill last year alone. That’s equivalent to the waste
delivering these goods by rail will save more than 2,500 truck generated by 2.3 million European citizens every year.
deliveries each year, significantly reducing COÇ emissions. Waste is also being reduced at the final disposal stage, thanks to
Alongside this initiative KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* strives to innovative product design and dispensing systems. The KIMBERLY-
maximise every square inch of loading space when its vehicles hit the CLARK PROFESSIONAL* Folded Toilet Tissue System saves up to 40%
road using unique packaging and palletisation techniques. Not only of tissue compared with the jumbo roll format, which means less is
does this help cut carbon emissions, it can also make handling and used and less is thrown away.
storage easier for customers.The company’s SCOTT® Slimfold Hand “Our efforts stem from understanding that the way we use
Towels, for example, take up 50% less space than similar products, resources today shapes the world of tomorrow,” said Lisa Morden.
while still offering 100% of the performance.The same is true of “The actions we have taken so far are good for the environment,
SCOTT® Rolled Hand Towels and KLEENGUARD® Gloves. Both of these good for our customers and good for our business – by reducing
products require half of the transport space required by other, similar today, we respect tomorrow”.
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KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* adopts FSC as its certification of choice
KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL*, the world’s largest supplier of PROFESSIONAL* to give preference to FSC-certified wood fibre, and
washroom products, has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) by its targets for FSC-certified fibre in the supply chain. “We have
‘chain of custody’ certification for all its European mills. continued to grow and develop rapidly these past years and we
This significant landmark, which underlines the company’s warmly welcome this huge contribution to actively promoting FSC
broader commitment to sustainability, means many of KIMBERLY- and responsible forest management worldwide. This commitment
CLARK PROFESSIONAL* paper products – including some sold under by KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* reinforces the growing
the KLEENEX® and SCOTT* brands – will carry the FSC label on their awareness and demand for FSC-certified products around the world.
packaging. We remain committed to ensuring the credibility of FSC certification
This mark signifies that the wood fibre used to make the certified to support this investment by KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL*.”
products comes from well-managed FSC-certified forests and/or Lisa Morden added:“At KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* we
from post-consumer recycled fibre. FSC chain-of-custody understand that the way we use resources today will shape
certification requires control systems that: the world of tomorrow. As an organisation, we
• account for FSC-certified wood as it passes along the supply examine the whole lifecycle of our products,
chain, essentially providing a link from the forest where the fibre from source to disposal, and we are always
originated to the product into which it is manufactured looking for new ways to reduce the amount
• ensure any non-FSC-certified wood is from non-controversial of natural resources we use. KIMBERLY-
sources CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is committed to
• ensure sources of recycled fibre and levels of post-consumer responsible fibre procurement and the
content are verified sustainable use of all natural resources. We
are working to ensure all of the wood pulp we
Lisa Morden, Global Sustainability Manager at KIMBERLY-CLARK use comes from sustainably managed forests and
PROFESSIONAL*, said adoption of FSC certification would help have been recognised by Greenpeace as having
customers to identify, select and purchase more sustainable adopted one of the most progressive fibre policies in the world. Our
products. goal is to source 100% of our wood pulp from suppliers who have
“Our FSC-labelled products have been independently audited by certified their forests or fibre procurement activities. We give
an accredited certifier as meeting FSC chain-of-custody preference to FSC certified wood fibre where it is available and
requirements,” she said.“So, even though KIMBERLY-CLARK meets product performance requirements and competitive market
PROFESSIONAL* has one of the most progressive fibre procurement conditions.”
policies in the industry, you don’t have to just take our word for it.” The move to express a preference for FSC-certified fibres is just
She continued:“The FSC label continues to grow and should one important aspect of a wider KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL*
become recognisable by more and more people as a key part of an sustainability programme, entitled ‘REDUCE TODAY, RESPECT
environmentally responsible product plan for your company.You TOMORROW*’. This approach to sustainability begins with the
can have the quality performance of the KLEENEX® and SCOTT* understanding that the way resources are used today shapes the
brands you know and trust, along with the confidence that the raw world of tomorrow. It has led KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* to
materials are sourced to the highest standards. FSC certification is a focus on reducing consumption at every stage of the product life
great way to be sure that the wood fibre used in products you buy cycle – from design and manufacture to distribution and disposal.
comes from sources that are managed with consideration for “Reduction is the key to lowering the environmental impact of
people, wildlife and the environment.” our activities as well as those of customers,” said Lisa Morden.“It has
Andre de Freitas, Executive Director of the FSC, said:“We are truly also been crucial in achieving our number one position five years in
happy and encouraged at the decision by KIMBERLY-CLARK a row on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
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