Edgewell Personal Care Company has released its fiscal 2023 Sustainability Report outlining key actions and progress in advancing its Sustainable Care 2030 commitments across its brands, operations and supply chain, as well as through supporting its teammates and communities globally.

“Sustainability is one of the most important topics facing our global future and equally important is the vibrant culture and people that make up our organization,” said Rod Little, CEO of Edgewell Personal Care. “Being named as the Forbes No. 2 Best Midsize Company to work for in America, we take our purpose, values and behaviors seriously and continue to live by them and work together to make our community a positive and supportive one. By continually striving to work toward our sustainability commitments throughout the business and wherever possible, we demonstrate our dedication and commitment to doing our small part to care for our planet and I am confident that Edgewell will continue to make progress moving forward.”

Sustainability Goals

In fiscal 2023, Edgewell continued to drive progress in advancing its sustainability objectives. It reduced virgin petroleum-based plastic in the packaging in razors and blades segment by 55.8% versus FY 2019 baseline, exceeding its 50% reduction goal ahead of schedule. The company also reduced virgin petroleum-based plastic in disposable razor handles by 22.9% versus 50% reduction goal against FY 2019 baseline.

Other achievements include an 8% reduction in virgin petroleum-based plastic feminine care products versus FY 2019 baseline, and using 85.9% recycled and/or certified, responsibly sourced fiber for fiber- and paper-based packaging across its product portfolio.

Edgewell also used 100% certified sustainable palm oil directly sourced and through credits for use in its products; reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 23.5% versus FY 2019 baseline; and exceeded its 10% energy reduction goal by 2030 ahead of schedule, reducing energy use by 11.3% against FY 2019 baseline.

Other achievements include attaining its 5% water reduction goal by 2030 ahead of schedule and reducing water use by 5.2% against FY 2019 baseline.

In terms of packaging, Edgewell also continued to make notable advancements through product and packaging innovation. Its sun care brand, Banana Boat, launched the Banana Boat 360 Coverage Sunscreen Mist. The new sun care innovation features a reusable sprayer with corresponding refill bottles that contain 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic4and are recyclable where recycling facilities exist.

In terms of media recognition, Edgewell ranked one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista for the fifth year running. In 2024, Edgewell rose to No. 19 overall — and No. 3 in its industry. The Happi Top 50 company was also recognized as a climate leader in America in USA Today’s ranking of American companies that have achieved the greatest reductions in core GHG emissions intensity.