Kao Corp 2015 SR
The report highlights Kao Group's sustainability efforts in 2014 across three key areas: Conservation, Community, and Culture. Key achievements include a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions across the product lifecycle in Japan and a 21% reduction in water use during product use. The company introduced the Kao Human Rights Policy and Anti-Bribery Guidelines to strengthen its global governance. Kao also focused on Universal Design, with 80% of consumer products in Japan incorporating UD considerations. Financially, the group achieved record net sales and profits, with an overseas sales ratio of 33.1%.
Company: Kao Corp
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Japan
Year: 2015
Type: SR
Pages: 134
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Kao Corp
Sustainability Report
The report highlights Kao Group's sustainability efforts in 2014 across three key areas: Conservation, Community, and Culture. Key achievements include a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions across the product lifecycle in Japan and a 21% reduction in water use during product use. The company introduced the Kao Human Rights Policy and Anti-Bribery Guidelines to strengthen its global governance. Kao also focused on Universal Design, with 80% of consumer products in Japan incorporating UD considerations. Financially, the group achieved record net sales and profits, with an overseas sales ratio of 33.1%.
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Document Details
Report Year
2015
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
Fiscal Year
2014
Published
Jul 29, 2015
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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Women on Board
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