Edgewell Personal Care12.22.21
Edgewell Personal Care Company has furthered its commitment to climate change and transparency by disclosing its environmental performance through CDP, a global non-profit that runs a leading environmental disclosure platform. This is Edgewell's first year disclosing through CDP.
Additionally, following leading climate science to align to a 1.5°C pathway, Edgewell recently committed to reducing its absolute GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, and using 100% renewable electricity across its global operations. The company's ambition is to go beyond this goal, achieving carbon neutrality across its global operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
"Raising the bar for ourselves and reporting our carbon impact to CDP is a big step forward in advancing our commitment to taking action on climate change," said Amy Knight, vice president Global Sustainability, Edgewell. "I'm proud to have achieved a B- on our very first rating which reflects not only our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and our steadfast performance, but also demonstrates the dedication and passion of our 6,500 teammates across the company who work diligently each and every day to drive our progress and deliver on our commitments."
Simon Fischweicher, head of Corporations and Supply Chains at CDP North America, commented, "Climate change poses a present and future risk to companies and their supply chains. Only by measuring environmental risks and opportunities can companies manage them now, prepare for the future and remain competitive – especially as large mainstream investors and federal policymakers increasingly push for greater transparency through disclosure. By disclosing their environmental impact through CDP, Edgewell Personal Care has taken an important first step. I look forward to their continued dedication to transparency and effort in securing a sustainable and just world."
Edgewell’s Sustainability Initiatives
In its disclosure, Edgewell shared its progress in reducing energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as its efforts to mitigate climate risks across its global operations.Additionally, following leading climate science to align to a 1.5°C pathway, Edgewell recently committed to reducing its absolute GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, and using 100% renewable electricity across its global operations. The company's ambition is to go beyond this goal, achieving carbon neutrality across its global operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
"Raising the bar for ourselves and reporting our carbon impact to CDP is a big step forward in advancing our commitment to taking action on climate change," said Amy Knight, vice president Global Sustainability, Edgewell. "I'm proud to have achieved a B- on our very first rating which reflects not only our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and our steadfast performance, but also demonstrates the dedication and passion of our 6,500 teammates across the company who work diligently each and every day to drive our progress and deliver on our commitments."
Simon Fischweicher, head of Corporations and Supply Chains at CDP North America, commented, "Climate change poses a present and future risk to companies and their supply chains. Only by measuring environmental risks and opportunities can companies manage them now, prepare for the future and remain competitive – especially as large mainstream investors and federal policymakers increasingly push for greater transparency through disclosure. By disclosing their environmental impact through CDP, Edgewell Personal Care has taken an important first step. I look forward to their continued dedication to transparency and effort in securing a sustainable and just world."
