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SCA | c/o life

Close to everyday life

SCA is an essential part of everyday life in more than 100 countries. Our products and expert knowledge make life easier for millions of people worldwide. SCA develops and produces personal care products and tissue, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sustainability is an integral part of our operations and the basis of our strategy for growth and value creation. Through responsible forest management, we seek to protect and preserve the biodiversity of our vast forest lands. Our personal care and tissue products help consumers and customers achieve healthier and more comfortable lifestyles. c/o life summarises what we believe in, and what makes SCA unique. We care about people and nature, our employees, customers, and consumers. We produce products that make everyday life safe and comfortable.

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At SCA, respect and responsibility for people and the environment are not only words. As an employee, I can tell. SCA does all it can to ensure that we make environmentally sound decisions in our processes, says Eduardo Chavarria.

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SCA | Markets and brands

Making a difference everyday, everywhere

At SCA, product development is based on proactive dialogue with consumers, customers and business partners to ensure that our products and operations make a difference for both people and nature. With some 60 product brands, about 37,000 employees and production facilities in 40 countries, SCA provides industry leadership and inspiration for people across the globe. Two brands stand out on the international arena: TENA, world leading in incontinence care, and Tork hygiene concepts that include dispensers and washroom solutions for companies and institutions. SCAs forest-based operations span the entire lifecycle from tree seedlings and pulp to publication papers and solid-wood products. The net amount of CO2 absorbed by SCAs forests is equivalent to the emissions generated by all of the Groups production.
Our shared values are instrumental in conducting responsible operations, says Jan Johansson, President and CEO. Wherever I meet SCA employees, they share my belief.

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SCAs broad range of local, regional and global product brands cater to millions of consumers and customers.
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Business Area | Personal Care

Touching the lives of millions

Whether it is incontinence care, baby diapers or feminine care, SCAs personal care products touch the lives of millions of people throughout the world. Based on in-depth understanding of the everyday needs and desires of women, men and children, SCAs personal care products are developed to meet constantly changing market demands. Our innovation processes focuses on function, fit, design and the development of sustainable products. SCA is one of the worlds largest companies in personal care. Thanks to the TENA product range, with annual sales of more than EUR 1bn, SCA is the world leader in incontinence care. The Group holds the number three spot for baby diapers and feminine care in Europe. Through our research and expertise, we also convey the importance of hygiene worldwide contributing to a healthier and more dignified life for people of all ages. Two examples are the Global Forum on Incontinence, our platform for learning about and debating incontinence, and Hygiene Matters, our report on the importance of hygiene.
SCA is more than just the products we offer, says Vivian Ma. Im proud of being part of a company that truly cares and that shares its expert knowledge through educational projects, publications, reports and web forums.

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SCAs training programmes for nurses help break taboos associated with incontinence, and contribute to dignity and quality of life for elderly Chinese and their families.

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Business Area | Tissue

Making cleaning more efficient

Washing hands, wiping, drying, cleaning, polishing SCAs portfolio of tissue products not only makes cleaning more efficient, it also promotes better hygiene. SCA is Europes largest, and the worlds third largest, supplier of consumer tissue toilet paper, kitchen rolls, facial tissue, handkerchiefs and napkins. SCA holds the number two spot globally with the Tork brand, which is marketed in 80 countries and has annual sales in excess of EUR 1bn. Tork solutions are used in both the public and private sectors for example, in hospitals, schools, restaurants and industry. Built-in sustainability and functional design are important drivers in the development of effective tissue solutions. Innovations include new materials that improve strength, softness and absorption capacity, as well as new types of easy-to-use dispensers.

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One aspect of SCAs lifecycle commitment is to minimise waste. Smart design translates into reduced consumption, fewer refills and better economy.

For me as an employee, SCAs traditional entrepreneurship and continuous pursuit of excellence is a great source of inspiration, says Donato Giorgio. At SCA, innovation is a way of life.

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Business Area | Forest Products

From tiny seedling to print power

SCAs forests have been part of the global lifecycle for centuries. As Europes largest private forest owner, SCA assumes the responsibility as a caretaker for current and future generations. For every tree we harvest, three new ones are put in its place. Our responsibly managed forests fulfil the demanding criteria for certification according to the Forest Stewardship Council, FSC, and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes, PEFC. SCA is the worlds largest supplier of FSC-certified products. In addition to pulp, publication papers and kraftliner, SCA offers solid-wood products for building construction and furniture manufacturing. Forest-based biofuels, such as wood pellets, and wind power, are also important parts of SCAs forest business. PowerPot, SCAs new tree seedling, is only half the size of conventional seedlings, meaning that twice as many can fit in each tray. This reduces transportation costs and enables forest workers to carry more seedlings when carrying out planting work. The innovative heart of SCAs forest operations is the Sundsvall R&D Centre in Sweden. Through further processing and customisation, our forest-based product offerings are progressing up the value chain. Integration of our own wood raw material is also a key aspect of the overall business strategy of the SCA Group.

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At SCA, were continuously balancing efficient production of valuable and renewable wood raw material with preserving biodiversity and other values. The forests we leave for future generations shall be as rich in timber, biodiversity and opportunities to enjoy nature, says Merle Hmlinen.

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SCA | Innovation

Inspiring people, companies and communities

SCA equals 80 years of successful innovations from hygiene solutions to forest management. Our dedication to continuous innovation provides sustainable value as well as industry leadership. The drive to innovate is at the core of SCAs business. Were passionate about making a difference in peoples everyday lives, in our business operations and in the solutions we deliver. Product innovation is based on in-depth understanding of the everyday needs of our consumers and customers. These insights are transformed into a steady flow of innovative products and solutions for sustainable living. SCA has seven Innovation Centres in six countries and also conducts innovation cooperation with universities, research institutes and other companies to further boost the innovation performance of the Group.

SCA frequently receives innovation, design and consumer awards. The new Tork Xpressnap Tabletop Signature dispenser saves both napkins and resources.

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Close, continuous dialogue with consumers and customers is the basis for SCAs insight programme the key component for sustainable innovation.

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SCA | Sustainability

Creating value for people and nature

Sustainability has long been embedded in SCAs way of working. It is the SCA business model for creating value for people and nature value that benefits our customers and consumers, employees and shareholders, as well as the environment and the communities we serve. Establishing targets and following up results is a key part of SCAs sustainability work. The aim of our 11 sustainability targets is to measure the contribution made by a number of programs to social and environmental responsibility. From the perspective of people, this includes implementing strong health and safety standards, improving awareness of and access to better hygiene solutions, raising supplier standards and ensuring that employees comply with to the requirements of the SCA Code of Conduct. From the perspective of nature, the targets monitor the manner in which SCA delivers sustainable solutions that ensure safe, resource-efficient and environmentally sound sourcing, production and development, thus providing added value for customers. It also encompasses the methods we use to minimise our impact on the environment and our contribution to combating climate change.

SCA is recognized as a global leader in sustainable development, and has received numerous sustainability industry awards.

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To reduce its carbon footprint, SCA works systematically to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Other sustainable initiatives include increased production of biofuels and wind power.

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Because our products make life easier for you and for millions of people around the world. Because our resources and the way we work are natural parts of the global lifecycle. And because we care.

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