Kao Corporation Shanghai that manufactures and sells consumer products has started Photovoltaic power generation on 6th August, 2018. Solar panels with 297 kW capacity have been installed on the roof of the No.1 Sanitary building. The panels are expected to generate 310 MWh/year, which will reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 244 tons.

Kao will continuously promote renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout its business activities.