STOCKHOLM – October 29, 2026 -- Hygiene and health company Essity raised its EcoVadis sustainability score to 90 out of 100 from 88 in 2025 and retained the Platinum medal, the highest tier awarded by the rating provider.
Essity ranks in the top 1% of companies EcoVadis assessed over 12 months
The score places Essity among the top 1% of companies EcoVadis assessed worldwide over the previous 12 months. EcoVadis has assessed more than 175,000 companies across over 180 countries.
The assessment evaluates the quality of a company's sustainability management system. It reviews policies, actions and results across four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Assessments draw on international sustainability standards and are reviewed by sustainability experts.
Essity shares results with customers and suppliers to support value-chain transparency
Essity said the result reflects the quality of its sustainability management system and its commitment to transparency across the value chain. The company shares its assessment results with customers and partners to support dialogue on sustainability priorities.
Sahil Tesfu, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Essity, said the independent assessment gives customers and partners a view of how the company manages sustainability. He said Essity will use the findings to drive further improvements across operations and the value chain, working with customers, suppliers and other partners.