About Us

We didn't start out as a toilet paper company. Learn more about our story.
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A Long History of Firsts

We were the first to put toilet paper on a roll – and the first to take it off. But then again, our entire history is loaded with firsts. Give the roll a whirl and take a spin through Scott’s storied past.
1870-1899
A BRIGHT BEGINNING
The Scotts had a dream of making paper goods, but once they noticed domestic bathroom plumbing taking off, they went down a prosperous path making toilet paper.
1900-1914
NEW CENTURY NEW VISION
A rather young Arthur Scott, Irvin’s son, began to run the company during this time. His vision launched three of the most famous Scott products and turned them into a household name.
1915-1940
MAKE, SHOW AND TELL
Arthur Scott believed in creating quality products, offering them at a low price, and using advertising to tell people about them.
1941-1978
ROLLING IT IN
Business boomed as Scott became the first to advertise bathroom tissue on TV and rolled out exciting new products that went beyond traditional means.
1979-2006
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
With more than 100 years of business success, Scott had become one of the biggest brands in the world. So successful that Kimberly-Clark couldn’t help but to take notice.
2007-PRESENT
GOING GREEN
With a focus toward a sustainable future, Scott released green products, which garnered recognition and confirmed its place as an industry leader.
How We Support Responsible Forestry
Scott® recycling
Scott Bath Tissue products are made with FSC-certified and FSC-controlled wood material. While FSC-controlled wood doesn’t come from FSC-certified forests, it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources.
HOW WE ARE RECYCLING
Scott® recycling
RECYCLED MATERIALS
We use recycled goods whenever possible. And all TP tubes use 100% recycled material.
HOW WE ARE WINNING AWARDS
Scott® awards
2016 LEADERSHIP AWARD IN “UNCOMMON PARTNERSHIPS”
This award celebrates the power of collaboration when diverse people & organizations come together to protect the world’s forests.
Scott® awards
2016 CDP HONOR
Kimberly-Clark was named as a 2016 leadership level in timber products from the CDP Forests Program with an A- rating.
Scott® awards
U.S. EPA CLIMATE AWARD
Kimberly-Clark received the Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management "Goal Achievement Award."
Scott® awards
2016 PULP AND PAPER INTERNATIONAL FINALIST
We were recognized as the winner of the Water Efficiency Award (Kimberly-Clark) and as a finalist for the Tissue-Innovation Award (Scott® Tube-Free TP).
Scott® awards
U.S. EPA SMARTWAY® AWARD
We were recognized as an industry leader in reducing climate change and air pollution emissions from freight supply chains.