Essity Maintains Top CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for Seventh Year

Event summary

  • Essity achieved an A score in CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment for the seventh consecutive year.
  • The rating highlights Essity's focus on reducing Scope 3 emissions through supplier collaboration.
  • CDP's assessment evaluates governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, and value chain engagement.
  • Jessica Nordlinder, Vice President Global Procurement at Essity, emphasized the importance of supplier partnerships in climate action.

The big picture

Essity's consistent top rating from CDP underscores the growing importance of supply chain transparency in the consumer goods sector. As regulatory pressures and investor expectations around ESG intensify, companies like Essity are setting a precedent for how to integrate sustainability into core operations. The focus on Scope 3 emissions highlights the strategic shift toward collaborative climate action across value chains.

What we're watching

Supplier Collaboration
How Essity's continued supplier engagement will impact its ability to meet science-based climate targets.
Regulatory Compliance
Whether Essity's proactive approach to Scope 3 emissions will position it favorably under evolving climate regulations.
Industry Benchmarking
The pace at which other consumer goods companies adopt similar supplier engagement strategies to achieve sustainability goals.

Related topics

ESG