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Kao recognized as global leader for engaging its supply chain on climate change

Kao has been identified as a global leader for engaging with its suppliers on climate change, being awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard by global environmental impact non-profit CDP.

Kao makes 2019 CDP A List Water and Climate Change

Kao is proud to have made the 2019 CDP “A List” for corporate leadership in water security and climate change, recognizing Kao for sustainable management of water resources and environmental transparency and performance.

Kao included in "World's Most Ethical Companies" List for 14th year in a row

Kao has once again been selected for inclusion in the "World's Most Ethical Companies" list by US think-tank Ethisphere. The 2020 list has been officially released today. Kao has been chosen every year since the Institute began compiling its list in 2007, making Kao a recipient of this recognition 14 years in a row, the only Japanese company with this honor.

Kao is selected for inclusion in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Kao has once again been selected for inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which identifies companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in the area of gender reporting and measures to advance gender equality, after having been included in the Index in 2019. In 2020, a total of 325 companies from 42 different countries and regions were chosen to be included in the GEI.

Kao inlcuded in Corporate Knights 2020 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World List

Kao was named one of the Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) for the second year in a row. Selected for the top 100 list from a pool of 7,395 companies chosen for evaluation in 2020, Kao was ranked the #4 out of 42 companies in the Corporate Knights Industry Group’s Personal Care and Cleaning Products category.

Herbert Tripp appointed President Functions Operations, EMEA

Kao is proud to announce that effective January 1st, Herbert Tripp will take on the new role as President Functions Operations Kao EMEA, leading the corporate functions Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain Management, Legal, HCD and Communications.

Martin Uellner appointed Vice President, Beauty Research, Europe Research Laboratories

Kao is proud to announce that effective January 1st, 2020, Martin Uellner, currently Director, R&D Molton Brown, Europe Research Laboratories, will be appointed Vice President, Beauty Research, Europe Research Laboratories, succeeding Dominic Pratt who will take over the role as Vice President, Research and Development Skin Care Products Research, Global Executive in the Kao Headquarters in Tokyo.

Kao receives 2019 Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure

Kao Corporation has been selected to receive the 2019 Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry, the highest award in the industry category, by the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ). The Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry was added to the industry categories screened for the award this fiscal year, making Kao the first corporation to receive this distinction.

Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Kao, Der Güne Punkt and Linhardt present innovative and sustainable tube packaging

On October 17, Kao, together with Der Grüne Punkt and packaging manufacturer Linhardt, presented an innovative and sustainable tube packaging at plastic and rubber trade fair “K2019”. The tube was developed for cosmetic products and made of recycled plastic waste - its body consists of 96% Systalen HDPE and is easy to recycle.

Kao receives German Packaging Award

On September 24, Kao received the German Packaging Award 2019 in the category “Functionality & Convenience” for its Goldwell Dualsenses Serum bottle. It was the only beauty care package awarded in this category and the only hair care product to win in this year’s competition.

John Frieda UK receives „Popai Award” for point of sale initiative

On October 8, John Frieda UK, together with its agency Linney, received the "Point of Purchase Advertising International" Gold Award in the category "Insights". They were awarded for their detailed shopper insight research, which was conducted to refresh its suite of POS trays to simplify the selection process for consumers navigating the category and compete for ‘share of eye’ with other leading haircare and beauty products.

Kao Salon Division announces new Director, Sustainability & Portfolio

Kao Salon Division, home to the Goldwell, KMS and Oribe brands, has announced Dr. Elmar Mussenbrock as Director, Sustainability & Portfolio.

Kao named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for sixth consecutive year

For the sixth year in a row, Kao Corporation has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), among the world’s most renowned socially responsible investment (SRI) indices.

Kao Salon Division announces key appointment in Global Leadership Team

Kao Salon Division, home to the Goldwell, KMS and Oribe brands, has recently announced a key appointment to the Kao Salon Division Executive Salon Leadership Team.

Molton Brown launches new luxury fragrance collection with refill system

On August 28, Molton Brown, London’s leading fragrance experts since 1971, have launched a new high-end Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette Collection, featuring 27 fragrances, created to “spearhead a pioneering new movement in British Perfumery; made by individuals for individuals”.

Kao's GHG reduction target approved by Science Based Targets initiative

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Kao Group's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030.

Kao included in two global stock indices for ESG engagement

Kao Corporation has been included in global stock indices for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) engagement: the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 12th consecutive year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for the third consecutive year.

Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 [IFRS]

Kao Corporation today announced financial results for its first half of 2019 (Jan. 1, 2019 - Jun. 30, 2019)

Kao scientists of European Research Laboratories share new insights in “The Journal of Physical Chemistry”

On May 30th, Prof. Dr. Crisan Popescu, Dr. Bernd Nöcker and Dr. Steven Breakspear of Kao´s European Research Laboratories, Darmstadt, Germany, shared their latest insights into the hair fibre in the title story of renowened scientific journal “The Journal of Physical Chemistry”.

Kao employees celebrate the 30th anniversary of Goldwell’s acquisition with ceremony

30 years ago, the Kao Group laid the foundation for its global expansion and entering the salon business with the acquisition of Darmstadt based Goldwell GmbH. Today, the Kao Salon Division, with its other brands KMS and Oribe, has risen to a strong number 4 in the salon industry worldwide.

Kao presents sustainable packaging innovation at Sustainable Brands Summit in Paris

From April 23rd to 25th, Sustainable Brands, a global community of brand leaders who are tapping environmental and social challenges to drive innovation, business and brand value, conducted their renowned Sustainable Brands Summit for the first time in Paris.

Kao launches new ESG Strategy “Kirei Lifestyle Plan” to support consumer lifestyle changes

On April 22, 2019, Kao Corporation announced a new global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, to support consumer lifestyle changes.

Kao recognized by Global Company for its forest-friendly supply chain

In their latest Forest 500 assessment Global Canopy has ranked the most influential 350 corporate powerbrokers globally in forest-risk commodity supply chains.

Girls' and Boys' Day at the European Research Laboratories in Darmstadt

The R&D team in the EURL in Darmstadt again hosted the Girls & Boys Day, an initiative by the German State to give school children a chance to get some first insights into jobs they might not normally consider for their future career.

Kao to introduce new sustainable packaging for hair care brand Guhl

For the relaunch of its hair care brand Guhl Kao has chosen a new sustainable packaging concept: Guhl's shampoo bottles consist of 50% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), while the conditioner bottles are made of 100% polypropylene (PP) are completely recyclable.

Kao Makes World’s Most Ethical Companies List for Thirteen Straight Years

Once again, the Ethisphere Institute has named Kao Corporation to its annual list of the world’s most ethical companies.

Reopening of Kao Salon Academy Vienna

End February the newly refurbished Kao Salon Academy Vienna welcomed guests and customers to celebrate its reopening.

Kao Salon Division expands into Ireland

After Kao Salon Division had announced its expansion into Ireland with an exclusive partnership with Trinity Salon Partners (TSP), a newly established, highly skilled Irish Salon Sales Agency, it was now time to celebrate.

Kao Salon Division Nordics supports “Homeless to Homeless” Charity Event

For the third time in a row Kao Salon Division Nordics supported the Charity Event “Homeless to Homeless” organized by volonteers to give homeless and socially challenged people a great experience during Christmas time.

Kao Germany supports local school

35 Kao Germany employees needed more than eight buckets of paint to give a friendly yellow colour to the walls of the 500m² hallway of Friedrich-Ebert School in Pfungstadt, near the company´s headquarters in Darmstadt.

Promoting female careers at Kao – Kao Germany contributes to book publication of the Women Careers Index

Kao Germany has been cooperating with the Women's Careers Index since 2014 to analyze and improve the promotion of women´s careers in the company.

Molton Brown opens first ever store in Denmark

In the light of Molton Brown´s European expansion strategy, the brand opened its first store in Denmark.

Kao named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for fifth consecutive year

Kao Corporation has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for five years in a row, among the world's most renowned socially responsible investment (SRI) indices.

Kao Netherlands supports the Hair Wishes Foundation

For many years Kao Netherlands has been supporting the Hair Wishes Foundation, a Dutch charity organization supporting children who have lost their hair due to severe medical circumstances.

Kao Salon Division announces new leadership roles

Kao Salon Division announced that Trevor Attenborough, General Manager (GM), Kao Salon North America and Mark Giannandrea, General Manager (GM), Kao Salon UK, will fill the newly created leadership roles of Vice President, Salon Commercial, Americas and Vice President, Salon Commercial, EMEA, respectively.

Kao UK Salon Division supports Bloodwise

The UK Kao Salon Division teamed up with customers to support Bloodwise, a charity organization helping those suffering with Leukaemia and blood cancer.

Selected among the global top 25 in the Thomson Reuters Diversity & Inclusion Index

Kao Corporation has been ranked 24th overall in the Thomson Reuters Diversity & Inclusion Index.

Goldwell at Berlin Fashion Week 2018

For the first time, Goldwell partnered with the young Austrian fashion designer Marina Haermanseder and styled the models for their Spring / Summer 2019 Fashion Show at this year's Berlin Fashion Week.

Molton Brown restage their Core Collections

Molton Brown, London’s fragrance experts, have beautifully transformed their signature core collections.

Kao releases Kao Integrated Report 2018

Kao Corporation released the English version of the Kao Integrated Report 2018 sharing Kao's values as a corporation and presenting its capabilities for achieving medium- and long-term growth.

New John Frieda campaign in the UK

In an age when life demands more from women than ever before, they in turn have higher demands from the products, services and brands they use.

Innovation made in Europe – Kao launches global hair dye novelty

Kao has developed an innovative hair dye technology at its European Research Laboratories in Darmstadt.

Twelfth year Kao named World's Most Ethical Companies

Kao Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a U.S. think tank that specializes in research on corporate ethics and social responsibility, on February 12, 2018.

Kao acquires Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners

Kao USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of top beauty brands recognized around the world for innovation and quality, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Oribe Hair Care, LLC from its owners, including Luxury Brand Partners, LLC, an innovator in beauty known for its artist-driven brands and entrepreneurial culture.

Kao acquires Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners

Kao USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of top beauty brands recognized around the world for innovation and quality, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Oribe Hair Care, LLC from its owners, including Luxury Brand Partners, LLC, an innovator in beauty known for its artist-driven brands and entrepreneurial culture.

Kao acquires Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners

Kao USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of top beauty brands recognized around the world for innovation and quality, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Oribe Hair Care, LLC from its owners, including Luxury Brand Partners, LLC, an innovator in beauty known for its artist-driven brands and entrepreneurial culture.