Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 30th April 2026 Issue no. 1208
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Kimberly-Clark invests in energy efficiency at its Mobile, Alabama Mill
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has approved an investment of $75 million for construction of a new on-site combined heat-power plant at its tissue mill in Mobile, Alabama. This plant, to be constructed over a two-year period, is expected to improve the facility's long-term energy efficiency and costs, as well as boost its overall competitiveness within Kimberly-Clark.
"The Mobile team is excited about the role this state-of-the-art energy supply will play in strengthening our position as a strategic manufacturing site for Kimberly-Clark, and as an employer of choice in southwest Alabama," says Todd Visscher, mill manager for the company's Mobile operations. "The investment in highly efficient energy technologies will improve our outlook for long-term operations at the site."
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, backs this up, saying: "Kimberly-Clark has been an outstanding partner to our community for many years. We are pleased to support them in making this major investment in the City of Mobile, which will enhance the competitiveness of some of the most skilled workers in America. Mobile is open for business, and it's a great time to invest in Mobile."
The investment is guided by Kimberly-Clark's Sustainability 2022 strategy to reduce emissions and costs through energy efficiency projects across its operations.
Lisa Morden, director of global sustainability for the organisation, says: "Energy projects like the one in Mobile contribute to our vision for sustainability while creating value for our business.
"Our overarching goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 20% over 2005 levels by Kimberly-Clark's 150th anniversary in 2022."
Currently, the Mobile Mill employs a highly-skilled workforce of more than 600, and produces bath tissue and paper towels under the Scott, Cottonelle, and K-C Professional brand names. The new on-site energy plant is expected to be in operation during the first quarter of 2019.
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