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Kao Corporation has published the Kao Integrated Report 2026 and the Kao Sustainability Report 2026 on its website on June 30, 2026. Through the two reports released today, Kao presents its medium- to long-term value creation story and progress under its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, showing how the company is pursuing sustainable growth and contributing to society.

Kao USA Inc. issued a voluntary recall today of select lots of its Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) in the U.S. and Canada due to the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria.

Kao Corporation has been recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader for the eighth consecutive year in the Supplier Engagement Assessment, organized by CDP, an international non-governmental organization. Kao has received recognition for its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with its suppliers throughout the entire supply chain and tackle climate change.

Kao Corporation has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® 2025 by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The list honors companies excelling in transparency, integrity, ethics, and compliance. Kao is one of only six companies worldwide and the only Asian company to have received the award for 19 consecutive years since it was established in 2007.

Kao Corporation has been named an ‘A-List’ company by CDP, a global nonprofit organization, in its annual global survey of companies’ sustainability initiatives, in the areas of Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security.

Kao Corporation has released the Kao Integrated Report 2024, which presents ESG and financial data in an integrated format, on its website for the reference of its shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.

Report on Implementation of New Biodiversity, Respect for Human Rights and DE&I Initiatives, Improved Traceability for Palm Oil Procurement, and Impact of ESG Activities on Financial Results and Business Growth

100% of Electricity Purchased in Japan Was from Renewable Energy Sources; Medium-term Target for Reducing Scope 1+2 CO₂ Emissions Achieved Two Years Ahead of Time

First Product Making Partial Use of Film-to-Film Recycled Plastic Reaches the Market

Donation to environmental groups starts to give shape to children’s wishes

Kao Corporation has been recognized, for the seventh consecutive year, as a Supplier Engagement leader for its initiatives in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain through the Supplier Engagement Rating, organized by CDP, an international nonprofit organization that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse emissions.

The Ethisphere Institute, a leading US think-tank, has named the Kao Corporation one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Kao is the sole Japanese and Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007.

Leading international nonprofit organization, CDP, has included Kao Corporation in its prestigious 'A List' across three categories for the fourth year in a row.

Kao Corporation has been recognized, for the sixth consecutive year, as a Supplier Engagement leader for its initiatives in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain through the Supplier Engagement Rating, organized by CDP, an international nonprofit organization that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse emissions.

The Ethisphere Institute, a leading US think-tank, has named the Kao Corporation one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kao is the only Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007.