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A Kirei Lifestyle Means Living a Beautiful Life Inside and Out
Our ESG Strategy is designed to serve people’s needs, behaviors and desire to live sustainable lifestyles that contribute to a sustainable world. We call this the Kirei Lifestyle, and we call the vision, commitments and actions that contribute to that lifestyle the Kirei Lifestyle Plan. Kao will strive to create a long-lasting impact to society through this strategy.
Our ESG Strategy—Kirei Lifestyle Plan
Junko Ohtani, Senior Vice President ESG, talks about Kao’s commitment to the Kirei Lifestyle Plan and creating a more sustainable world.
Since our business was founded in 1887, we have always put our consumers at the heart of everything we do. Today, this remains the foundation of Kao’s corporate philosophy, underpinning all of our activities. Every bold innovation, thoughtful new product and breakthrough action is in service of our consumers’ needs.
Our Environmental, Social and Governance actions are no different. We have committed to enhancing our contribution to society through a renewed focus on ESG. And our ESG strategy is in service to our consumers’ needs, behaviors, and desires to live sustainable lifestyle that contribute to a more sustainable world.
Sustainability Reporting & External Evaluation
We aim to drive transparency on our sustainability commitments and the progress we are making. We therefore publish intensive reporting on a yearly basis.
We are honoured that renowned organisations recognize us for our achievements, such as being listed among the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
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World’s Most Ethical Companies*
Each year, the U.S.-based think tank Ethisphere Institute announces its list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in recognition of companies’ outstanding performance in the areas of transparency, sincerity, ethics and compliance.
Kao has been continuously selected for the list since it was created in 2007.
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CDP
The UK-based international non-governmental organization promotes climate change and other initiatives in areas of the environment. CDP requests disclosure of information on how leading companies and cities around the world are taking action on issues such as climate change and water management, and conducts surveys and evaluations.
Kao has been continuously selected for inclusion in the A List for climate change, forest, and water since 2020.
