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Reducing carbon across the lifecycle

We’re committed to lowering carbon impact throughout the total life cycle of Tork products – from raw materials to end of life.
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Why it matters 

 
Reducing the carbon emissions of Tork hygiene solutions has real-world impact. Smarter materials, lower emissions and efficient systems benefit everyone.
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Our journey to net zero

Tork is part of Essity.  As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, Essity is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Essity journey to net zero
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Using geothermal steam

Making steam is the most energy intensive part of paper production. With its unique location within a geothermal field, our tissue mill in Kawerau, New Zealand is the only mill in the world using geothermal steam, instead of making steam with gas-fired boilers. 

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Explore our low-carbon solutions

Tork Clarity Foam Soap reduces carbon footprint

Tork Clarity Foam Soap has a 35% lower carbon footprint(1), works in cold water(2) and this refill is produced using renewable electricity(3)

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Tork SmartOne Mini for a lower carbon footprint

Refills of the Tork SmartOne Mini are produced in Kawerau, New Zealand, reducing the carbon footprint by 6.8% (4)

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Tork H2 Hand Towel refills

Tork H2 refills 148430 and 184987 use between 62.5-66.3% renewable energy throughout the entire lifecycle (5).

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Environmental Product Declarations

Tork EPDs reduce risk by providing transparency. Tork is committed to transparency in production and is the first tissue brand with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in Australia and New Zealand. EPDs provide you with transparent, product-specific environmental information.
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Got a question? Reach out! We’re here to help make sustainability easer.

Looking to hit your sustainability and business goals? Our experts are here to make it easier for you. Let us help you find Tork sustainable hygiene solutions that are smart for business, better for people and the planet.

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References

  1. Based on 2021 third party verified LCA, where reduced water consumption resulting in less water heating was a major factor  
  2. Based on testing at 20°C  
  3. Purchased, renewable electricity is certified according to EECS with Guarantees of Origin
  4. 6.8% reduction by changing supply from Europe to New Zealand. Sales-weighted average of consumption in Australia and New Zealand. Considers the full life cycle of toilet paper. Calculated using the GWP fossil indicator (Global Warming Potential, 100-year time horizon, fossil fuels only) following the approach in Essity's Environmental Product Declaration #S-P-00852 v3.1 at epd-australasia.com.
  5. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) - SP00851-Essity-EPD-Paper-Towels-June2319.