Responsible Chemicals Management

RESPONSIBLE
CHEMICALS
MANAGEMENT

We fully leverage our long-standing expertise in chemicals management and our global network to reduce health and environmental risks throughout the product lifecycle and ensure public safety.

Kao’s Approach & Activities

Responsible Chemicals Management (Kao Sustainability Report 2025)

Read about Kao’s value created to address social issues in this area, policies, framework, and achievements.

For Safer Use of Chemicals

Considering a Global Framework on Chemicals (SAICM/GFC^*), Kao diligently promotes safer use of chemicals.
*In 2023, GFC succeeded to SAICM (2006-2020)
SAICM: Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management
GFC: Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste

Contributions to the SDGs

Looking ahead to 2030, Kao is focused on the SDGs that have been agreed upon and adopted by the international community. As indicators for realizing a sustainable society, the SDGs set forth an integrated approach for improving the economy, society and the environment. Contributions by companies are considered extremely important to achieving the SDGs.
As indicated below, we are working to address the Kao Action topics set in the Kao ESG Commitments and Actions with the aim of achieving the SDGs.