Good for the Environment, Good for Business
Our world-class cogeneration facility at our Millicent Mill will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 80,000 tonnes and provide 92% of the mill's total electricity
OUR ESSENTIAL WORLD - 2017 Sustainability Update
Philosophy
Our commitment to sustainability has been a priority since we were founded almost 150 years ago.
Our responsible choices help you make your own sustainable decisions about the products you choose, the resources you use, and the impact you have.
Find out more on our dedicated Sustainability 2022 website
Lifecycle
Our commitment to making your business more sustainable starts with the products we make. That's why we continually work to reduce the environmental impacts of our products at all stages of the lifecycle - from raw materials through ultimate disposal.
Identifying opportunities to reduce impact at every stage helps use less of the world's natural resources, leaving more for the future - for our children, for the planet, for our businesses.
Sustainability Map
As part of our commitment to the Love Your Forests program with WWF®, we've developed an interactive Sustainability Map to help raise awareness and understanding of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC ®) as the mark of responsible forestry for consumers and businesses, as well as the importance of sourcing tissue, paper and timber products from responsibly managed forests.
Innovation
Cogeneration at Millicent Mill, South Australia
We've invested $33 million in a cogeneration facility at our Millicent Mill to make us more energy efficient and reduce our emissions.
The installation was completed in 2013 and is expected to:
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 80,000 tonnes per annum
- Provide 100% of the mill's steam and 92% of its total electricity
- The gas turbine generator will produce electricity to power 36,000 average homes
- Set an energy standard benchmark for Kimberly-Clark tissue mills globally
Certifications
We are dedicated to the responsible sourcing of raw materials and ensuring the sustainability of the products we produce.
We're proud that 100% of the wood fibre for our tissue and towel products that are made in our Australian Mills are sourced from FSC ® Certified and FSC Controlled Wood sources.
Sustainabilty Highlights
Learn more about our progress in 2017 towards our 2022 Sustainability goal
Resources
Please join us in working to protect Our Essential World. It's the responsible way to create workplaces that are healthier, safer and more productive.
