Kao recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for fourth year in a row

Kao has been recognized, for the fourth consecutive year, as a Supplier Engagement Leader for its initiatives in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain by international non-profit organization CDP.

CDP rated over 5,500 companies worldwide and assessed their supply chain engagement strategy, including carbon emission and climate-related risk reduction strategies across their supply chain. CDP named almost 390 companies, including Kao, on its fourth annual Supplier Engagement leader board this year.

Recognizing its responsibility as an enterprise that provides products which people use on a regular basis in their daily lives, Kao takes active steps to reduce the environmental footprint of its products through the entirety of the product lifecycle. With the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, the company’s ESG strategy, Kao is integrating ESG into the core of its company management. By that, Kao will drive business growth and better serve consumers and society through its enhanced products and services.

Kao, together with its suppliers, will continue to deepen its understanding of climate change and of the risks and opportunities regarding water and forests, so as to reduce carbon emissions across the product lifecycle. Kao is committed to implementing its unique ESG activities globally for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people worldwide and to contribute to a sustainable society.