Kao Malaysia & Singapore Recognized for ESG and Employee Well-being at Employee Happiness Awards 2026

Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2026 – Kao Malaysia and Kao Singapore have been recognized at the prestigious Employee Happiness Awards 2026, underscoring the company’s strong commitment to employee experience and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact.

At the awards, Kao Malaysia & Singapore received the Bronze award for Best Community Impact Initiative and were named a Finalist for Best Employee Wellness Initiative, reflecting the organization’s holistic and sustained efforts in building a positive workplace culture while contributing meaningfully to society.

Central to this recognition is Kao’s Kirei Lifestyle Plan, a long-term and structured ESG framework that goes beyond one-off corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Anchored in the purpose of “Kirei – Making Life Beautiful,” the plan integrates sustainability and well-being into both business operations and employee engagement.

Through this approach, Kao Malaysia & Singapore have implemented initiatives across key focus areas, including:

These pillars guide the company’s ESG strategy, ensuring consistent and meaningful impact across communities.

Kao’s success is driven by strong execution by both Malaysia and Singapore. The company adopts a year-long ESG calendar, ensuring initiatives are sustained and impactful rather than ad hoc. Active employee participation in volunteerism brought these initiatives to life, contributing time, ideas, and passion to community-focused efforts.

Kao Malaysia & Singapore’s ESG-driven initiatives have delivered tangible and meaningful outcomes, including measurable community reach through structured programmes, improved employee engagement and a stronger sense of pride among employees, as well as enhanced employer branding as a purpose-driven organization. These results demonstrate how a well-executed ESG strategy can create lasting value for both communities and employees, reinforcing Kao’s commitment to sustainable growth and positive societal impact.

This recognition reinforces Kao’s unwavering commitment to its purpose of “Kirei – Making Life Beautiful.” Moving forward, Kao Malaysia & Singapore will continue to advance sustainable impact, prioritize employee well-being, and contribute positively to society.