Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.



Our Vision

Essity aspires to be the undisputed global leader in hygiene and health.

In everything we do, we have the needs of our consumers, patients, care givers, and customers in mind and at heart. We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and constantly challenge ourselves to evolve.



Our Purpose

Breaking Barriers to Well-being

Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. As well as for the benefit of society and the planet.



Our Mission

We develop, supply, and sell products and solutions that enable superior hygiene outcomes and experiences at home as well as away from home.

We do this by supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of hygiene routines as well as by preventing, treating, and monitoring health conditions.



Our business areas

Essity is active in an attractive hygiene and health market with leading market positions and strong brands in the company’s three business areas: Health & Medical, Consumer Goods and Professional Hygiene. Within the respective business areas’ customer and sales channels, we are broadening our solutions for improved well-being for customers and consumers and investing in long-term, rising value creation.