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Kimberly-Clark Australia achieves full PEFC accreditation

Consumers will now be able to buy tissue products knowing they meet thorough and stringent requirements for sustainable forest management of wood supplies.

CRI results confirm KCA/NZ’s emphasis on sustainability

Results of the national Corporate Responsibility Index have once again confirmed that Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand places great emphasis and care on environmental and social sustainability.

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Kimberly-Clark supports Choice call for standard in “green advertising”

Kimberly-Clark today strongly supported the Choice magazine call for mandatory implementation of the Australian Standard for “green” advertising.

KCA recognised as Employer of Choice for Women

Kimberly-Clark Australia was among the organisations recognised by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency in their 2008 EOWA Employer of Choice for Women List.

2007 Sustainability Report published

The Kimberly-Clark Australia/New Zealand 2007 Sustainability Report, Walking the Talk, is now available.

Wondersoft^® “Greenwash claim” in the Sun-Herald

Wondersoft^® toilet tissue has been incorrectly quoted as an example of misleading green advertising in an article recently published in the Sydney Sun-Herald.

KCA employees volunteer for community park

Kimberly-Clark employees from the Millicent and Tantanoola mills contribute an impressive 176 hours labour to the construction of a community park.

Huggies^® launches parenting lifestyle TV show in NZ

Huggies^® Brand is proud to present a new TV program Huggies Mums & Bubs in New Zealand.

Dow Jones ranks Kimberly-Clark No. 1

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index ranks Kimberly-Clark no. 1 in personal products industry for third consecutive year.

Kimberly-Clark wins major packaging awards

Kimberly-Clark has won two pre-eminent national awards for packaging excellence and sustainable working practices at this year’s Packaging Evolution Awards.

Wayne Jones retires from Kimberly-Clark and successor announced

A message from retiring managing director of Kimberly-Clark Australia.

No environmental difference between cloth and disposable nappies

The similar environmental impact of cloth and disposable nappies has been receiving media attention in Australia this week following a UK Government decision to withdraw funding for initiatives which promote cloth systems.

CRI results confirm KCA/NZ’s reputation of genuine care

Results of the national Corporate Responsibility Index out today have confirmed that Kimberly-Clark is a genuinely caring company that puts great emphasis on environmental and social sustainability.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation releases 2006 corporate sustainability report

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, parent company of Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand, has released its 2006 sustainability report, As We Live and Breathe.

A mothers’ group from the comfort of your home

Huggies^® Brand is proud to present a new TV program Mums & Bubs.

Toilet paper price rise claims incorrect

Media reports of a 103% price rise in toilet tissue are incorrect.

Walking the talk on environmental and social sustainability

Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand launches its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Walking the Talk.

Want a clean conscience? Use disposable nappies!

Many people mistakenly believe that cloth nappies are better for the environment than disposable nappies.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, parent company of Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand, reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2006.

Kimberly-Clark: Twice named the most sustainable personal care company

For the second year running Kimberly-Clark leads all other personal care companies in terms of sustainability, according to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World).

Kimberly-Clark New Zealand wins Employer of Choice Award

Kimberly-Clark New Zealand has achieved its goal of winning the Westpac Manukau Employer of Choice Award for 2006.

New web site for Wondersoft^® toilet tissue

Find out why Wondersoft^® toilet tissue is kind to the environment – and kind where it counts.

ABC safety breaches condemned

The Australian Plantation Products and Paper Industry Council condemns ABC Tissue Products for the many safety and immigration breaches discovered at its Wetherill Park site.

Corporate Social Responsibility Policy released

Kimberly-Clark Australia has formalised its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in its ongoing and serious commitment to social responsibility.

Wondersoft^® toilet tissue is great value for money

Wondersoft^® toilet tissue now comes in a choice of either 2 or 3 ply thicknesses, providing consumers with choice and value for money.

Claims in The Daily Telegraph are wrong

Sydney newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, has incorrectly linked Australian Workplace Agreements with employment conditions at Kimberly-Clark Australia’s Millicent Mill.

Biodegradable nappies and landfill – what’s the real story?

The issues of landfill, biodegradability and global warming are of concern to many Australians. When it comes to disposable nappies, many of these concerns are unfounded as they are based on myths and misconceptions.

Warwick Farm Mill to close 2007

Kimberly-Clark Australia’s Warwick Farm Mill and three western Sydney distribution centres will close in 2007 and will be consolidated into new and existing operations.

See the full Warwick Farm closure media release [PDF, 1 page, 29 kB] for more information.

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