DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
today announced that it received a 2021 Climate Leadership Award
for 'Goal Achievement in Greenhouse Gas Management' from the Center
for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry. The
national award recognizes companies that set and achieve aggressive
greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions across our operations, especially since we
were recognized for 'Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management &
Goal Setting' as part of the Climate Leadership Awards in 2018,"
said Juan Marin, Global Energy and
Climate Leader at Kimberly-Clark. "Our work to minimize the carbon
footprint of our brands and businesses and do our part in the fight
against climate change is part of how we deliver our purpose to
provide better care for a better world."
Kimberly-Clark's ambitious sustainability strategy
includes a 2030 target of a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and
Scope 2 GHG emissions and a 20% reduction in GHG emissions in
two Scope 3 categories (purchased goods and services and end of
life treatment of sold products) – both from a 2015 base
year.
The company is advancing a comprehensive approach to achieve its
climate goals, which includes energy conservation, switching to
lower-carbon fuels, and increased use of renewable energy.
Among recent achievements recognized by the Climate Leadership
Award, Kimberly-Clark has:
- Entered long-term agreements to annually purchase 1.67 million
megawatt hours of renewable electricity from three Texas wind power projects, which is equivalent
to 75% of all of the electricity needs of its North America manufacturing operations.
- Installed solar panels at three manufacturing facilities,
generating nearly 6,100 megawatt hours of on-site electricity for
the production of products such as diapers, wipes and toilet
paper.
- Switched to low-carbon alternatives for steam and power
generation at two manufacturing facilities, eliminating 167,000
metric tons of CO2 per year, which is equivalent to a 4% reduction
of the company's total GHG emissions.
- Implemented over 120 energy conservation projects across its
global manufacturing operations in 2020, leveraging energy best
practices to realize emissions reductions of 42,000 metric tons of
CO2 annually.
"Being a climate leader and advocate for ambitious action means
taking the steps today that set up opportunity for the future,"
said Nathaniel Keohane, President of
the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). "The Climate
Leadership Awards recognizes only those that aim high and have
plans in place to achieve their goals. Kimberly-Clark has shown
exactly that kind of foresight and sets an example among its
peers."
The 2021 Climate Leadership awardees represent a wide array of
sectors, including transportation, technology, state and local
government, financial services, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and
consumer goods. More information about the Climate Leadership Award
recipients is available at
https://www.climateleadershipconference.org/awards/.
To learn more about Kimberly-Clark's 2030 sustainability
strategy, visit kimberly-clark.com/sustainability.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or
No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices
that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and
ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with
the latest news and to learn more about the company's nearly
150-year history of innovation,
visit kimberly-clark.com.
About The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
(C2ES)
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is an
independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge
practical solutions to climate change. Our mission is to advance
strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts.
Learn more at www.c2es.org.
About The Climate Registry (TCR)
The Climate Registry
is a non-profit organization that empowers North American
organizations to act on climate change by providing services and
tools that help them reduce their emissions. TCR also drives
climate action and ambition on the road to net zero by recognizing
and showcasing sub-national leadership, and building strategic
partnerships with and between national and international
entities. Learn more at http://www.theclimateregistry.org.
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