One of our key success factors is that we truly care about the wellbeing of the people we work with, the people we sell to, the communities we live in, and our environment.
In 1990, Kimberly-Clark was one of the first Australian companies to adopt a corporate Environment Policy. The policy is our commitment to operating in an environmentally sustainable way, and the foundation behind our practical program to protect the environment at our manufacturing sites and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow*
As the market leader in professional health and hygiene solutions KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is committed to sustainability principles in all we do. We understand that the way we use resources today will shape the world of tomorrow.
As an organisation, we examine our product’s whole lifecycle, from source to disposal, always looking for new ways to reduce the amount of natural resources we use.
Focusing on 100% recycled content alone does not look at 100% of the picture. By adopting a holistic lifecycle approach, KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* – as you’d expect – is taking the solution to the next level. While it’s good to think about recycling, it’s time to think about reducing .
We strive to reduce environmental impact at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. From design and raw materials sourcing to manufacturing, use and final disposal, we look at the bigger picture.
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Kimberly-Clark Australia Environmental Policy
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Review and continually improve its environmental management system, with the objective of improving its overall environmental performance.
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Plan, construct and operate all locations to comply with applicable regulations, to meet ISO 14001 or its equivalent and to act with due diligence for environmental protection and improvement.
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Promote throughout the company a strong environmental ethic as part of its culture.
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Consider favourably, suppliers who pursue good environmental management practices.
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In the case of wood and fibre suppliers, also ensure they practise good forestry management to support sustainable yields and conserve natural values as required in forest management codes. Actively seek plantation wood and waste wood from the sawmilling industry.
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Help conserve resources by the design and production of products to reduce their use of raw materials, packaging and energy in manufacture, and by recycling production wastes.
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Communicate openly and constructively with responsible environmental interests, government authorities and the community generally.
Sources of Fibre
From time to time we are asked about the environmental impact of plantation timber and recycled fibre. In March 2003 we commissioned Dr Robert Johnston from Monash University to write a position paper on the pros and cons of different sources of fibres. This paper is now available. “An environmental report on sources of fibre for tissue making” written by Dr Robert Johnson – Australian Pulp & Paper Institute at Monash University.
