Responsibly Sourced Raw Materials

Source our raw materials in a more sustainable way that protects natural resources, the environment, safety and human rights through supply chain traceability and dialogue with suppliers.

ESG keyword

ESG procurement
Ensuring traceability
Sustainable procurement of palm oil and palm kernel oil
Public disclosure of mill list
Support for small oil palm farms
Sustainable procurement of paper and pulp
Use of Sedex
Kao vendor summits
Grievance mechanism
Procurement-related guidelines

Kao’s Approach & Activities

Responsibly Sourced Raw Materials (Kao Sustainability Report 2024)

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

Policies and Guidelines for Procurement

Kao conducts purchasing with fairness, legal compliance and the highest ethics.

Chart of Policies and Guidelines for Procurement

Palm Oil Dashboard

Introducing Kao’s activities for sustainable palm oil procurement

Palm Oil Dashboard

Contact Desk for Raw and Packaging Materials and Equipment Proposals

We actively seek a broad range of proposals for new and environmentally-conscious raw and packaging materials and equipment.

Contact Desk for Raw and Packaging Materials and Equipment Proposals

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.