About Kao

To realize a Kirei World in which all life lives in harmony

We develop sustainable and high-quality products and services that contribute to the well-being of people, society, and the planet.

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Our Purpose and Value Creation

Introducing Kao’s Purpose, aspirations, five commitments to the future to tackle social issues, and corporate philosophy.

Our Core of Management

We are striving to promote social contribution and sustainable development by placing ESG-Driven Management, corporate governance, risk and crisis management, and compliance at our core of management.

Kao by the Numbers​

Consolidated net sales

1,532.6billion yen

FY2023 ended December 31

Consolidated operating income

60.0billion yen

FY2023 ended December 31

EVA® (Economic Value Added)

14.9billion yen

FY2023 ended December 31

R&D expenses

62.6billion yen

FY2023 ended December 31

Products sold (countries and regions)

approx. 140

As of August 31, 2024

Employees

34,257

As of December 31, 2023

Patents held

approx. 15,000

As of December 31, 2023

Trademarks held

approx. 22,000

As of December 31, 2023

Brands (Consumer Products and Cosmetics)

81

As of December 31, 2023

Kao Overview​

Find out more about Kao, including our company profile, executives, and the locations of Kao Group companies.

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