Fiber Procurement

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Policy Statement

It is the policy of Kimberly-Clark to conduct its businesses with a sincere and proper regard for the need to sustain natural resources used in the manufacture of the Corporation’s products.

This policy is intended to promote:

  • Sustainable forest management practices by the Corporation’s wood fiber suppliers that are economically viable, environmentally responsible and socially beneficial by considering supplier performance in the selection process;
  • Use by the Corporation of environmentally responsible wood fiber in its products consistent with product performance and competitive market conditions; and
  • Availability of information to interested stakeholders concerning implementation of the Corporation’s Fiber Procurement Policy.

Kimberly-Clark responsibly sources all of the wood fiber used in our products and packaging. It is Kimberly-Clark’s intent to only source environmentally responsible fiber which includes recycled fiber, sustainable alternative non-wood fibers (e.g. bamboo, wheat straw) and virgin wood fiber from suppliers that have had their forestry operations or wood fiber procurement activities certified to one of the internationally-recognized forest certification schemes such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Supplier Fiber Certification
In the event that a supplier to Kimberly-Clark does not have certification of its forest lands or wood fiber procurement activities, the supplier will be given reasonable time to achieve certification. 

If a supplier is not in compliance with any applicable provisions of this policy, we will take appropriate action to address such non-compliance, which may include (i) an action plan for compliance or (ii) termination or non-renewal of the supply contract. Upon request, supplier must provide data demonstrating compliance.

For more information, please review Kimberly-Clark’s Fiber Procurement Policy.