Making the World Healthier & Cleaner

Kao has set the ambitious targets of achieving carbon zero by 2040 and carbon negative by 2050 and is working to fulfill its responsibility to pass on a sustainable future to the next generation by developing innovative technologies and reducing CO₂ emissions throughout the value chain in collaboration with stakeholders.

In line with one of the basic policies of the Mid-term Plan K27, “Become an essential company in a sustainable world,” we are aiming to achieve zero waste by reducing the amount of plastic used and recycling plastic by 2040, and to build a resource-circulating society.

Kao regards the sustainable use of water resources as one of the key issues in its management and is promoting company-wide initiatives on the theme of water conservation. To pass on limited water resources to the next generation, we aim to create sustainable value that supports safe, secure and comfortable living while coexisting with all life on Earth.

Kao has established strict standards that go beyond the legal requirements for the prevention of air and water pollution and is thoroughly managing emissions at each of its bases. In addition, the Company is contributing to the prevention of air and water pollution throughout society through its products and technologies.