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    "We are three years into our ambitious Sustainability 2022 program, and I'm inspired by the impact we've made. Through our brand-led programs like Toilets Change Lives and No Baby Unhugged, and our leadership in creating the Alliance for Period Supplies, we're taking action on critical issues around the world," says Mike Hsu, chief executive officer, Kimberly-Clark. "We've achieved some big goals, but we know that new challenges to the environment are emerging and consumers' expectations are shifting. We must continue to leverage our legacy of innovation to come up with new solutions to meet these needs."

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