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Also, this winter the company gained joint first place in the Dagens Industri sustainability ranking, sharing the accolade with Swedish grocery giants ICA and Axfood. Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri has ranked the country’s most sustainable companies in association with Lund University every year for the past three years.
Nathan Titheridge, Essity Professional Hygiene’s Commercial Director, said: “The past year has demonstrated how important it is for us to all contribute to improving hygiene standards. Sustainability encompasses a range of factors and Essity is committed to not only reducing our environmental impact, but also priorities such as improving the wellbeing of people.”
Tork manufacturer Essity has earned a place in the latest Dow Jones list, one of the most prestigious sustainability indices in the world.
The global hygiene manufacturer has also been rated the joint most sustainable company in Sweden by the country’s leading financial newspaper.
Essity qualified for inclusion in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index in the Household Products category, receiving high scores for its environmental and social reporting as well as its work with suppliers, brand work, innovation and climate strategy.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index was launched in 1999 and assesses companies according to economic,
High standards at new GBAC STAR
accredited facilities 126 new facilities have achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, demonstrating their commitment to cleanliness, health and safety.
These facilities include the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL, home to the NBA’s Miami Heat; Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC; the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR; multiple Hyatt hotel properties and many more.
Patricia Olinger, GBAC Executive Director, said: “GBAC STAR- accredited facilities make proper cleaning and disinfection an ongoing priority. We are excited to witness the work that organisations are putting into protecting their employees and the public, now and in the future.”
Other facilities to receive the accreditation recently include Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC; Great Park Ice and Five Point Arena in Irvine, CA, practice facility of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks; Waco Convention Center in Waco, TX; Hana Maui Resort in Hana, HI; The VETS in Providence, RI; ItAll Sparta Gangnam University in Seoul, South Korea; The Okura Tokyo in Japan; and the Amalie Arena in Tampa,
12 | WHAT’S NEW?
Sustainability forms a crucial part of Essity’s remit. Early in 2020, the company unveiled its new Sustainable Life Away from Home strategy to help customers reduce their environmental footprint both at work and in the public arena.
Essity shares insights into the impact of sustainable business practices on people’s lives according to where they work, dine and travel as well as in the home.
Nathan continued: “Tork has long been a forerunner in sustainability in the professional hygiene sector. With innovations that allow end-customers to reduce consumption, cut carbon emissions and minimise waste, Tork also helps businesses and partners to reach their own sustainability targets.”
www.tork.co.uk FL, home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.
The GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program is designed to guide facilities on cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention, and instil confidence in those who work and visit these places. Facilities of all types and sizes are eligible to pursue GBAC STAR accreditation and must fulfill 20 program elements to display the GBAC STAR seal.
John Barrett, ISSA Executive Director, added: “A good cleaning and disinfection program must include consistent training and preparation. GBAC STAR-accredited facilities commit to educating their cleaning personnel so that the organisation can prepare for, respond to, and recover from outbreaks.”
www.gbac.org/star
IMAGE CREDIT: Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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