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Poise® Brand Donating Up To $1 Million in Product as Part of First-Ever Tell-A-Thons Shattering Postpartum Stigmas

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The inspiration to host information-sharing Tell-A-Thons came from recent Poise consumer survey insights that found:

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  • The inspiration to host information-sharing Tell-A-Thons came from recent Poise consumer survey insights that found:
    Surprise!
  • The lack of sharing leads to a two-in-one problem: it contributes to stigmas surrounding women's bodies and prevents women from discovering the right solutions.
  • Together with these social influencers, Poise is empowering women to find the solutions that help them live their fullest lives.
  • To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company'snearly 150-yearhistory of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

Kimberly-Clark Named by Seramount as One of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced that it was named one of the 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) for the fifth consecutive year. This honor recognizes U.S. corporations that champion women's advancement, with a focus on succession planning, profit and loss responsibility, gender pay parity, support programs, and work-life balance programs.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kimberly-Clark today announced that it was named one of the 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Kimberly-Clark is committed to developing and promoting innovative policies that support employees as they balance career and family responsibilities.
  • In addition to being named to the 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women list, Kimberly-Clark was recognized by Seramount as one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women and was included on Forbes' 2021 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity.
  • Seramount has empowered over 450 organizations to realize the business benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Kimberly-Clark Professional Celebrates Decade of Innovation Through The RightCycle Program

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The RightCycle Program collects previously hard-to-recycle personal protective equipment (PPE) such as garments, masks, gloves and goggles.

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  • The RightCycle Program collects previously hard-to-recycle personal protective equipment (PPE) such as garments, masks, gloves and goggles.
  • The RightCycle Program has made a difference for many customers.
  • Since 2016, Somerset Recycling Services has recovered over 2.8 million pounds of recyclable materials from The RightCycle Program.
  • To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's nearly 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com .

Cart.com Names Industry Veteran Kate Gunning as Head of Marketing

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Friday, October 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cart.com , the first end-to-end ecommerce services provider, today announced its appointment of industry veteran Kate Gunning as head of marketing.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cart.com , the first end-to-end ecommerce services provider, today announced its appointment of industry veteran Kate Gunning as head of marketing.
  • In her new role, Gunning willlead all aspects of brand strategy and marketing to support Cart.com's next phase of rapid growth.
  • One of the CMO Club's Rising Stars 2020 and Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40, and also an AdWeek Executive Mentor, Gunning is an accomplished marketing executive with a stellar record building iconic brands across numerous industries.
  • "I'm beyond excited to welcome Kate to the Cart.com family," said Omair Tariq, co-founder and CEO of Cart.com.

Kimberly-Clark Receives US EPA 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was recognized with a 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was recognized with a 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
  • "We are proud to receive a ninth consecutive SmartWay Excellence Award, which recognizes our continued efforts to minimize the carbon footprint of our transportation network," saidScott DeGroot, Vice President of Distribution and Planning at Kimberly-Clark.
  • Since joining the SmartWay program in 2006, Kimberly-Clark has ranked 12 times (the lastnine consecutive) among the top 2% of all SmartWay shippers who meet or exceed the emissions and carrier selection standards that the EPA outlines for clean, efficient transportation.
  • For more information on SmartWay, please visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/
    For more information about the SmartWay Excellence Awards, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees

Kimberly-Clark Receives Climate Leadership Award for Progress in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Friday, October 15, 2021

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced that it received a 2021 Climate Leadership Award for 'Goal Achievement in Greenhouse Gas Management' from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry .

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced that it received a 2021 Climate Leadership Award for 'Goal Achievement in Greenhouse Gas Management' from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry .
  • The national award recognizes companies that set and achieve aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals.
  • "We are honored to receive this prestigious award for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our operations, especially since we were recognized for 'Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management & Goal Setting' as part of the Climate Leadership Awards in 2018," said Juan Marin, Global Energy and Climate Leader at Kimberly-Clark.
  • Our mission is to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts.

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

"These harmful effectswhich have persisted for decadeshave been particularly acute for families of color and low-income families in Mississippi.

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  • "These harmful effectswhich have persisted for decadeshave been particularly acute for families of color and low-income families in Mississippi.
  • The new initiative is based on a successful model developed by the Center for Heirs' Property Preservation in South Carolina.
  • This model has helped South Carolina families resolve more than 275 titles, building family and community wealth and ecological restoration in marginalized communities.
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    SOURCE Center for Heirs' Property Preservation; Mississippi Center for Justice; World Wildlife Fund; Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Announces Schedule for Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Monday, October 11, 2021

DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will issue its third quarter 2021 results on Monday, October 25 with a news release issued via PR Newswire and First Call at approximately 6:30 a.m. CDT.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will issue its third quarter 2021 results on Monday, October 25 with a news release issued via PR Newswire and First Call at approximately 6:30 a.m. CDT.
  • Kimberly-Clark will continue to post the date of future quarterly earnings releases and related webcasts on its website.
  • Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
  • To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's nearly 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com .

Plan International, Kimberly-Clark And Its Kotex Brand Announce Expanded Partnership For Girls Globally

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Monday, October 11, 2021

"Our growing partnership with Kimberly-Clark and Kotex prioritizes the unique needs of girls and young women by helping them manage their periods confidently and with dignity.

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  • "Our growing partnership with Kimberly-Clark and Kotex prioritizes the unique needs of girls and young women by helping them manage their periods confidently and with dignity.
  • This expansion builds on Plan International's existing programming with Kimberly-Clark and Kotex in six countries: Brazil, Colombia, China, India, Nigeria and Vietnam.
  • Plan International shares Kotex's belief that a period should never get in the way of a woman's progress.
  • Powered by supporters, Plan International USA partners with adolescent girls, young women and children around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality.

National Diaper Need Awareness Week Aims to Spread Awareness and Education around Diaper Need in the U.S., which affects 1 in 3 families

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Monday, September 27, 2021

In 2020, NDBN distributed more than 140 million diapers to families in need, and 2021 shows little signs of decreasing need.

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  • In 2020, NDBN distributed more than 140 million diapers to families in need, and 2021 shows little signs of decreasing need.
  • Our member programs are changing lives of children and families by working to end diaper need every day," said Joanne Goldblum, CEO and founder of the National Diaper Bank Network.
  • Prior to the pandemic, a nationwide study conducted by the NDBN and Huggies helped reveal the facts on diaper need in the U.S.:
    One in three U.S. families reported experiencing diaper need.
  • The National Diaper Bank Network member diaper banks help families in all 50 U.S. states, theDistrict of Columbia and Puerto Rico.