06.28.23
Edgewell Personal Care Company has released its fiscal 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the progress the company has made over the past fiscal year.
This includes innovating products, transforming packaging and reducing its environmental footprint across its global operations to engaging with its suppliers and prioritizing people-first policies and practices.
"I am proud of the progress we have made against our commitments across all three of our sustainability pillars year-over-year," said Rod Little, president and CEO. "As a critical part of our strategic growth strategy, these commitments are enabling Edgewell, a Happi Top 50 Company, to show up in market as a modern and responsible consumer goods company. Transparency of ESG commitments and showing steady progress against them is becoming increasingly more important to investors. We also notice shifts in Gen Z and Millennial consumers who increasingly want to buy from and work for organizations that share their values, and I believe we are well-positioned for success with our stakeholders."
The company and its global network of teammates are dedicated to achieving steady progress against the commitments made through its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy. In fiscal 2022, Edgewell continued to promote sustainability throughout the organization's brands, supply chain and operations and through its people and communities.
Sustainable Care 2030 Strategy
Demonstrating progress against the priorities outlined in its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy, some of Edgewell's achievements in FY22 include the following achievements:
Making steady progress toward its 2030 packaging sustainability goals across its brand portfolio (based on FY19 baseline). This includes 62% progress made toward the company's goal to make 100% of its plastic packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable; 85% progress made to use 100% recycled and/or certified responsibly sourced fiber for fiber packaging; 100% of palm oil used in products is certified sustainable either directly sourced or through some credits; 45% of its manufacturing facilities hold zero waste-to-landfill status; reduced operational waste by 22% from FY19 baseline, exceeding its goal ahead of schedule; 14% reduction in GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) from FY19 baseline; achieving 0.48 world-class injury rate, Edgewell's safest year on record; 73,000-plus teammate recognition moments since 2021 through the company's InspireJOY platform; 29 of its global facilities implemented teammate wellness programs; and ranked No. 37 on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list.
In 2022, Edgewell introduced and expanded its product offerings to include launching its newest brand, FieldTrip, a Gen-Z-focused, gender-inclusive skincare brand formulated with unique nature-found ingredients from around the world.
Another accomplishment noted was the new Wilkionson Sword Quattro Essential 4 Sensitive razor, which was launched in Europe. This razor blade is made with more than 70% upcycled steel and a razor handle made with 60% recycled plastic.
Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat continued to expand its mineral-based sun care lines, and Wet Ones launched an anti-bacterial hand wipe made with soft, plant-derived fiber in the US, according to the company.
Edgewell and its brands have partnered with and supported multiple organizations to help increase their impact such as Girls Helping Girls. Period., Women's Earth Alliance, Keep America Beautiful, the Arbor Day Foundation, and Out and Equal, to name a few.
Go here to view the full report.