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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.
Recurring company developments include quarterly operating results, volume and pricing trends, productivity actions, investor conference presentations, governance and ethics matters, and supply-chain or logistics events affecting customer service. The company’s disclosures also describe its North American and international market activity and the role of major tissue and hygiene brands in its sales mix.
Kimberly-Clark announced the awarding of Bright Futures college scholarships to 47 children of its employees across North America. Selected based on academic achievement, leadership, work experience, and extracurricular activities, the scholarships are valued at up to $20,000 each. The Bright Futures program, in its 32nd year, has granted $47 million in scholarships to over 2,300 students since inception. The current scholarship class has an average GPA of 3.97, with recipients attending top-tier institutions such as Cornell University, Georgia Tech, and Stanford. Past recipients have pursued careers in various fields, including medicine and engineering.
Kimberly-Clark has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting progress towards its 2030 goals. Key achievements include a 40.9% reduction in GHG emissions, surpassing water footprint targets, and a 16.4% reduction in plastics. The company aims to be 100% Natural Forest Free beyond 2030. New sustainable products were introduced, including Kotex® paper pouches and reusable menstrual solutions. Social impact programs reached 101 million people globally. Lisa Morden was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Kimberly-Clark has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Latin America as part of their Changemakers volunteer program. This initiative involves 150 employees across seven countries, aiming to improve the well-being of vulnerable and underserved communities. The partnership has impacted over 800 children and families, aligning with Kimberly-Clark's mission of Better Care for a Better World.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference on June 4, 2024, at 2 pm CEST (8 am ET). Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO, along with Nelson Urdaneta, CFO, will represent the company. The presentation will be available via webcast through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website.
Kimberly-Clark celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, a global initiative led by WASH United to promote menstrual health and hygiene. The campaign brings together nonprofits, governments, businesses, and media. The Menstruation Bracelet, featuring 28 beads including five red ones, symbolizes the average menstrual cycle and aims to destigmatize periods. In Latin America, volunteers from over 10 countries collaborated with Kotex® and Intimus® brands to create and donate bracelets to institutions supporting menstrual education and female empowerment. Kimberly-Clark appreciates its employees' dedication to fostering a world where menstruation does not hinder women's progress.
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.