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2010
The poetry of word of mouth
Mums are so enthusiastic about the latest Snugglers word-of-mouth campaign that one mum dedicates a poem to the brand, titled ‘Ode to Snugglers’.
On air Flushable wipes Challenge
2Day FM host Kyle Sandilands challenges guest host Sophie Monk to on air flushable wipes test and asks the question can you really be clean without them?
Kimberly-Clark President delivers keynote on company’s social media strategy
Mark Wynne, President of Kimberly-Clark South Asia this morning delivered the keynote presentation at iStrategy Sydney at Sheraton on the Park.
Hip, new Huggies Pull-Ups® TVC says ‘Stop. Potty Time’
Huggies Pull-Ups® Toilet Training Pants brand launches new ‘Learning’ campaign featuring two hip, new TVCs targeting mothers and kids tackling toilet training this Spring and Summer.
Viva® Pink Ribbon turns 4!
For the fourth year in a row, Kimberly-Clark Australia’s Limited Edition Viva® Pink Ribbon Twin Pack will hit supermarket shelves nationally this month.
Perth & Brisbane Distribution Centres complete final links in world-class supply chain
Over the past three years Kimberly-Clark Australia have upgraded the total distribution network at an equivalent capital cost of circa $150 million, rationalising storage and changing warehouse methods.
First Birthday Present for Huggies & Envirocomp Solution
Envirocomp receives funding from NZ Government enabling a feasibility study to be done to assess demand and identify a suitable location for installing a 2nd plant.
New U by Kotex® Designs* Ultrathins TVC on air!
New campaign with loads of attitude targets young women with the offer of protection to reflect their mood.
Lab-tested for less roll changes
Great news for mums, new Kleenex® Cottonelle® Long Roll Toilet Tissue lets you get more out of every roll.
Kimberly-Clark is not supplied by Sinar Mas or Asia Pulp and Paper
Global sustainability leader refutes incorrect claims made in Fairfax media
Snugglers® Nappies Outperform Pampers® Nappies on Leakage 2 to 1
New TVC launched claiming Pampers® Cruisers® Nappies are twice as likely to leak as Snugglers® Nappies
New U by Kotex® Designs* Ultrathins!
World-first printed designs offer Australian girls a fun alternative to plain white pads.
Sun shines on Millicent 50th event
Visiting politicians, media, senior management, present and valued past staff all came together for a very successful event.
Kleenex® keeps you on-the-go this winter!
Kleenex® Brand kicks off two major winter marketing programs this week to encourage on-the-go usage.
KCA Millicent Mill celebrates 50 years
Next Tuesday July 6, Kimberly-Clark’s Millicent Mill will celebrate 50 years of production and innovation.
94,000 kids learn how to Sneezesafe
The Sneezesafe campaign is going strong since its launch, with 1,000 schools already registered.
New Huggies® Nappies Gender Specific TVC
New TVC reminds mums there’s a difference between boys and girls, and as the only gender specific brand on the market it’s just another reason why Huggies® Nappies are number one.
New Poise® Liners campaign launches ‘LBL’ into the Australian vernacular.
New campaign helps educate women on a common problem
Wondersoft® Toilet Tissue relaunches with a TVC that’s ‘Not So Fancy’.
Wondersoft® Toilet Tissue relaunches with a TV ad that injects some fun into the category.
Walking the Talk – The Path to a Sustainable Future
Today Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand launched the 2009 Sustainability Report to key clients, stakeholders and media.
World Hand Hygiene Day May 5th 2010
How every-day hand hygiene can protect you
New U by Kotex® Platinum TVC On Air
The new commercial is aimed at driving awareness of the range focusing on the key selling point – the gorgeous packaging design.
Kleenex® Tissues – Sneezesafe this winter
This Sneezin’ Season, Kleenex® is teaching kids to Sneezesafe with an exciting and fun school program designed to help kids learn basic respiratory hygiene.
Kleenex® Tubes: Think outside the box!
Kleenex® Tissues now available in stylish new cylindrical shape especially designed for your car and other tight spots around the home.
False claims of triclosan in disposable nappies
The claim made today (Thurs 15 April, 2010) in the Sydney Morning Herald by consumer writer, Melissa Singer that triclosan is an ingredient or is present in disposable nappies is completely false.
KIMBERLY-CLARK NAMED AMONG TOP FIVE OF WORLD'S BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS
Corporate Responsibility Magazine Cites Human Rights, Environment and Corporate Governance among K-C’s Strengths
Every hour is Earth Hour at Kimberly-Clark
On Saturday 27 March from 8.30–9.30 pm Kimberly-Clark offices will be joining millions of people and companies around the world in switching off the lights for an hour in support of Earth Hour.
Kimberly-Clark calls for a fair deal on Australian tissue manufacture
The Australian Government’s removal of dumping duties on imported toilet paper from Indonesia and China puts local manufacturing of product under serious threat.
K-C’s response to earthquake in Haiti
Kimberly-Clark mobilises vital product and medical supplies to people of Haiti. In addition, K-C supports Red Cross relief efforts to the area.
VIVA® cleans up at Product of the Year Awards
VIVA® is proud to announce that new VIVA® Glass & Mirror Wipes have won the Product of the Year award in the Household Cleaning category for 2010!
Kimberly-Clark Taps into Australia’s Best Young Talent
KCA signs partnerships with two of Australia’s leading universities – the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Sydney University.
2009
Winner 2009 Evolution Awards
Kimberly-Clark Australia wins packaging award for 3rd year running.
Huggies® brand sponsors NZ’s first commercial nappy composter
The Envirocomp Nappy Composter was officially opened in NZ.
Kleenex® Silk Touch Tissues our softest ever
The launch of Kleenex® Silk Touch Tissues represents a major innovation in tissues. They really are the softest tissues yet.
CRI results endorse Kimberly-Clark’s emphasis on sustainability
The results of the Corporate Responsibility Index have just been released once again affirming the great emphasis and care Kimberly-Clark places on environmental and social sustainability.
KCC wins global energy reduction award
Kimberly-Clark has been named a 2009 Energy Star Partner of the Year by the US EPA recognising our ongoing efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all of our global operations.
Walking the Talk: 2008 Sustainability Report out now
The Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand Sustainability Report details our priorities, reports on our progress and shares our plans on our ongoing commitment to being a socially responsible corporate citizen.
Kimberly-Clark New Zealand leaves sustainable legacy on Waiheke
Kimberly-Clark has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
Kimberly-Clark turns lights out for Earth Hour
On Saturday 28 March from 8.30–9.30 pm Kimberly-Clark will be turning the lights out in support of Earth Hour.
Kimberly-Clark 2009 Employer of Choice for Women
Kimberly-Clark has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
Kimberly-Clark donates over $245,000 to Victorian Bushfire and Queensland Flood appeals
Kimberly-Clark is proud to have donated over $245,000 to the Victorian bushfire and Queensland flood appeals in combined cash and product donations.
Chief Marketing Officer, Tony Palmer visits Sydney
The KCC worldwide Chief Marketing Officer, Tony Palmer, recently shared his thoughts on the future of marketing strategy with Australian media and Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand marketing leaders.
2008
Kimberly-Clark wins Franklins Supplier of the Year 2008
Kimberly-Clark is the proud winner of the 2008 Franklins Grocery Non-Edible Supplier of the Year Award.
Government white paper on CPRS cautiously welcomed
Kimberly-Clark has welcomed the Government’s realistic approach in proposing a 5% cut in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2020.
Treasury modelling confirms importance of KCA to SE South Australia
Treasury modelling of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) released recently has indirectly confirmed the importance of Kimberly-Clark’s pulp and paper operations to the success of the CPRS.
Environmental impact of nappy types… let’s tell the whole story!
Recent reports in Australian media on the results of an updated UK report on the relative environmental impact of disposable nappies vs reusable nappies have provided misleading interpretations of the UK report’s conclusions.
Dow Jones ranks Kimberly-Clark Corporation No. 1 for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) has named Kimberly-Clark Corporation as the sustainability world leader for personal products.
Packaging Evolution Award won by KCA
Kimberly-Clark Australia has won an award for the most innovative packaging waste management solution.
Environmental excellence ‘gold standard’ awarded to KCA
Millicent and Tantanoola mills achieve ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management.
Jeans for Genes Day support raises over $16,000
Kimberly-Clark Australia participated in the national Jeans for Genes Day, Friday August 1, with employees selling Jeans for Genes merchandise and participating in the various fundraising activities throughout the day.
Top safety record gained by Kimberly-Clark Australia mills
Millicent and Tantanoola Mills have achieved a “state first” in passing the latest WorkCover audit.
Full PEFC accreditation achieved
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.
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.
2007
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 & New Zealand, reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2006.
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 to close in 2007 and consolidated into new and existing operations.
New Kleenex® Flushable Fresh Wipes launched
Kimberly-Clark Australia has launched an innovative new flushable fresh wipe from the Kleenex® Bathroom Tissue range of personal hygiene products.
2005
Kimberly-Clark wins sector leader in 2006 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the parent company of Kimberly-Clark Australia, was recently selected as the sustainability leader in the Personal Products sector of the 2006 Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes.
Nappies and landfill – Kimberly-Clark sets the record straight
Recent media articles have called for disposable nappies to be actively banned from landfill, due to their faecal content.
