Kimberly-Clark's Sustainability Commitment

"Sustainable business practices are woven into the fabric of our Global Business Plan. We challenge ourselves every day to look for ways to sustain the resources we enjoy today for generations to come. That's why Kimberly-Clark is focused on setting and achieving sustainability performance metrics for our brands and facilities."

-Tom Falk, Chairman and CEO, Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, April 2010

Kimberly-Clark's Health Care Commitment

Our solutions help you prevent, diagnose, and manage major issues in these clinical areas: Infection Prevention (Protection & Infection Control, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Surgical Site Infections), Digestive Health and Pain Management.

Why are single-use products important in healthcare?

1. Consistent barrier quality and performance¹

2. Consistent quality and dependability¹

3. Peace of mind about barrier protection¹

A Sustainable Balance

Kimberly-Clark Health Care strives to maintain the balance of protecting healthcare workers and protecting the environment by focusing on the following areas:

1. Manufacturing Practices

2. Packaging Efficiency

3. Recycling Programs

4. Community Support

Kimberly-Clark is a member of Practice Green Health, the nation's leading membership and networking organization for institutions in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices to improve the health of patients, staff and the environment.

For the second year Kimberly-Clark made Newsweek Magazine's exclusive rankings of the world's most environmentally-friendly companies

In 2009, K-C was chosen as the leader in the personal products category of the Dow Jones Global Sustainability Index for the fifth consecutive year.

Featured Clinical Resource

Taking Cover: Single Use vs. Reusable Gowns and Drapes

By Barbara Greundemann, RN, MS, FAAN, CNOR, Infection Control Today, March, 2002

With the emerging knowledge of the harmful effects of bloodborne pathogens and the resulting federal OSHA rule, healthcare practices require that apparel and draping materials be constructed in a way that prevents cross-contamination of infectious agents. This article examines the factors to be considered in choosing between single-use and reusable gowns and drapes, including safety, barrier qualities, cost, infection prevention, and environmental impact.