Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) is a leading global manufacturer of personal care, consumer tissue, and professional products. Founded in 1872 in Wisconsin, US, the company's trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.

Kimberly-Clark's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, and WypAll. These brands hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in approximately 80 countries. The company operates through three main segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. In December 2023, Kimberly-Clark reported net sales of USD 20.4 billion for the full year 2023, representing a 1% increase from the previous year.

Kimberly-Clark is committed to sustainability and innovation. The company aims to halve its environmental footprint by 2030, with goals including a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and two emissions and a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, Kimberly-Clark achieved a 40.9% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2015 baseline. The company has also made progress in reducing its plastics footprint, decreasing it by 16.4% toward its goal of a 50% reduction by 2030 over its 2019 baseline.

Kimberly-Clark continues to invest in innovation and product development. In recent years, the company has introduced new products such as biodegradable baby wipes, reusable period and incontinence products, and more sustainable packaging solutions. The company's research and development efforts focus on creating products that improve consumers' lives while minimizing environmental impact.