SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell
Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced an acceleration
of its climate goals as part of its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy.
Following leading climate science to align to a 1.5°C pathway, the
Company committed to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels – more aggressive
than its previously stated goal to reduce GHG emissions by 10%
compared to 2019 levels. Edgewell's ambition is to go beyond this
goal, to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations
(Scope 1 and 2) in the same timeframe.
This initiative builds upon Edgewell's previously stated goal to
achieve 100% renewable electricity use and to reduce energy use by
10% across its global operations, part of a strategy that includes
key commitments and targets across its brands, operations and
supply chain, and workforce and communities.
"Acting sustainably and taking care of our planet must become
the new 'business as usual'," said Rod
Little, Chief Executive Officer, Edgewell. "World leaders
are sending a clear signal that we must all work together to combat
the effects of climate change. It is up to businesses like ours to
do our part by pledging to operate responsibly and setting
achievable science-based carbon targets. We are committed to
challenging ourselves further by attaining carbon neutrality by
2030, and I am confident the expertise and passion of our team will
enable us to do so."
Beyond its ambitious new carbon goal, Edgewell is also making
significant progress on its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy,
including in priority areas such as sustainable products and
packaging, alternative materials innovation, ingredient stewardship
and transparency, regionalized manufacturing and warehousing,
responsible sourcing, and embracing diversity, equity, and
inclusion across its business and brands, among others.
"While I am excited about all our efforts to drive a more
sustainable business, I am especially proud of the many
advancements we're making in support of a circular economy," said
Amy Knight, Vice President Global
Sustainability, Edgewell. "We are committed to innovating and
redesigning our products and packaging to use more recycled,
renewable and recyclable materials, minimizing usage of materials
and reducing waste. Our teams are working relentlessly to ensure we
meet our 2030 goals of reducing virgin petroleum-based plastic
content by 50% in our disposable razor handles and 25% in our
feminine care products and ensuring that 100% of our plastic
packaging is recyclable, reusable or compostable."
To view full details of Edgewell's commitments through 2030,
please visit: www.edgewell.com/sustainability
About Sustainable Care 2030
Edgewell's Sustainable
Care 2030 is the Company's ambitious strategy that will enable it
to sustain and grow its business while inspiring a world where the
joy of caring for yourself is balanced with caring for our shared
planet and society. Unveiled in 2020, Sustainable Care 2030
includes key commitments and targets across its brands, operations
and supply chain, and workforce and communities. For more
information, visit www.edgewell.com/sustainability.
About Edgewell
Edgewell is a leading pure-play
consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio
of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword®
men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge® and
Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and
o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®,
Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and
Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global
footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan,
the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 5,800
employees worldwide.
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