Sustainability as the only path
We strive to create a Kirei life for people, society, and the planet through creation and innovation building a future where all life enjoys more fulfilling and enriched lives.
Read about Kao’s efforts to realize a sustainable and enriched society.
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.
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.
For everything from selecting materials to waste disposal, Kao strives for eco-friendly Yoki-Monozukuri.
We make contributions as a corporate citizen to realize a better, more sustainable society.