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Kimberly-Clark Corporation manufactures branded personal care, consumer tissue and professional hygiene products sold in more than 175 countries and territories. Its portfolio includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Depend, Poise, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle and WypAll, with updates often tied to product launches, brand initiatives, retailer availability and consumer-use innovations.
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Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO, Mike Hsu, will speak at Bernstein's 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 30, 2024, at 9 am ET. The presentation will be webcast, accessible through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website.
On May 21, 2024, Kimberly-Clark's Huggies brand announced a multi-million-dollar grant to Baby2Baby to expand its Maternal Health & Newborn Supply Kit program. The collaboration, supported by celebrities Kelly Rowland, Olivia Wilde, and Ciara, will work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide essential products to mothers and babies in need. The event at Baby2Baby's Los Angeles headquarters involved packing kits with Huggies diapers and wipes, reinforcing Kimberly-Clark's commitment to community support and better care.
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ announced the 2024 Greenovation Awards, recognizing 56 companies for their sustainability leadership and waste reduction efforts. These companies participated in The RightCycle™ Program, diverting 419,689 pounds of PPE waste from landfills in 2023. Since its inception, the program has diverted over 5.5 million pounds of PPE waste. Key participants include Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, and Purdue University. The program helps recycle single-use items into plastic pellets for consumer products. Kimberly-Clark aims to reduce its environmental footprint by 50% by 2030.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has announced Patricia Corsi as the new Chief Growth Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Corsi succeeds Alison Lewis, who is retiring after 35 years in the consumer products industry, including five years at Kimberly-Clark. Lewis will stay on until September 1, 2024, in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition. Corsi, joining from Bayer Consumer Health, brings a strong track record in marketing, IT, and digital leadership. She has been recognized as one of the Top Chief Marketing Officers by Cannes Lions and was inducted into the WFA Marketer of the Year Hall of Fame. CEO Mike Hsu expressed enthusiasm for Corsi's leadership in driving long-term growth.
Kimberly-Clark Professional announced that the Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Glove has earned the ACT Label from My Green Lab, making it the first exam glove and PPE product to receive this ecolabel. The certification ensures transparency in reporting environmental impact data for sustainable laboratory procurement. By achieving this certification, Kimberly-Clark aims to provide customers with visibility into their supply chain integrity.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, payable on July 2, 2024. This marks the 90th consecutive year of dividend payments and the 52nd consecutive year of dividend increases. Kimberly-Clark is a global company with leading brands in over 175 countries, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ announced the 2024 Greenovation Awards, recognizing 56 companies for sustainability leadership and waste reduction. These companies diverted 419,689 pounds of PPE waste from landfills in 2023 through The RightCycle™ Program. Since 2011, the program has diverted over 5.5 million pounds of waste, helping customers meet sustainability goals. Kimberly-Clark Professional plans to transition to new recycling programs but remains committed to sustainability goals.
Kimberly-Clark's U by Kotex® and Thinx® are partnering with Walgreens to combat period poverty. For every U by Kotex or Thinx product purchased, two products will be donated to Alliance for Period Supplies, helping women in need. Through this initiative, they aim to raise awareness and provide access to period care products to those facing challenges in affording such essentials.
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