Edgewell Cuts Virgin Plastic Usage 31% and Emissions 40% in FY25
EPC•Edgewell Personal Care slashed virgin plastic in razor handles by 30.8% and overall packaging by 31% from FY19 levels, achieved a 40% GHG emissions reduction, and diverted 88% of manufacturing waste from landfills in fiscal 2025. Employee satisfaction reached 86% and the injury rate improved to 0.51.
1. Report Overview
Edgewell released its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report outlining progress on its Sustainable Care strategy across three pillars—Brands, Operations & Supply Chain, and People & Communities—to support business growth and operational excellence.
2. Products & Packaging
The company reduced virgin plastic in disposable razor handles by 30.8% and in packaging by 31.0% versus FY19 levels; 83.2% of packaging is designed for recycling or reuse and 91.1% uses recycled or responsibly sourced fiber.
3. Operations & Supply Chain
Edgewell cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from FY19, diverted 88% of waste from landfills at manufacturing facilities, and continued to source 100% certified sustainable palm oil for its products.
4. People, Community and Recognition
Employee satisfaction rose to 86% in the Global Experience Survey, 207,000 teammate recognition moments were recorded since FY21, and the injury rate improved to 0.51. Edgewell donated roughly US$715,000 to charities and earned Great Place To Work certifications in 13 regions, plus multiple rankings for responsibility and climate leadership.
