Using Low Environmental Impact Corrugated Boxes

Switching to corrugated boxes with less environmental impact

To reduce environmental impact at all stages of the manufacturing process, Kao has created Policies for Procurement and is cooperating with its raw material suppliers and other partner organizations.

Reducing packaging materials as well as environmental impact and production costs

To ensure secure transportation of products from plants to logistics centers and retailers, Kao uses a large amount of corrugated boxes. Having fulfilled its vital role during transportation, the corrugated boxes are recycled. After ensuring that thinner corrugated boxes would still function properly during transport, in 2007 Kao gradually reduced the thickness of the corrugated boxes from 5 mm to 4 mm in order to lessen environmental impact.

Additionally, Kao has made various modifications to corrugated box configurations, such as removing internal partitions and introducing corner-cut boxes.
By making these changes to thickness and structure, Kao has improved the transport and storage efficiency of the corrugated board before it is assembled into boxes. As a result of these improvements, CO2 emissions were reduced by 150 metric tons from the previous year.

Raising efficiency in distribution and storage by modifying corrugated boxes thickness and configuration.

Introducing Japan's first FSC®-certified corrugated boxes

In accordance with its sustainable paper and pulp procurement guidelines, Kao committed to changing all of the paper and pulp used in its products, packaging, and office supplies to recycled or sustainable, eco friendly versions by 2020. In March 2016, Kao introduced the use of Japan's first corrugated boxes certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).*

  • * Based on a survey of Kao's paper and corrugated boxes suppliers

FSC® N002281

Shipping liquid laundry detergent in boxes made of FSC-certified corrugated board

As at end of 2020, Kao has confirmed almost all corrugated boxes used across the Kao Group to be certified.

Transportation

Transportation

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