Kao Corp 2025 SR
The report outlines the Kao Group's progress under its Kirei Lifestyle Plan ESG strategy for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The company achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2017 and reached 88% traceability to oil palm plantations. Key highlights include the expansion of the skin protection business, the introduction of eco-peko bottles using recycled plastic, and the adoption of the EpiSensA animal-free testing method into OECD guidelines. Kao also maintained its status as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years and received a CDP Triple A rating for the fifth year.
Company: Kao Corp
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Japan
Year: 2025
Type: SR
Pages: 295
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Kao Corp
Sustainability Report
The report outlines the Kao Group's progress under its Kirei Lifestyle Plan ESG strategy for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The company achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2017 and reached 88% traceability to oil palm plantations. Key highlights include the expansion of the skin protection business, the introduction of eco-peko bottles using recycled plastic, and the adoption of the EpiSensA animal-free testing method into OECD guidelines. Kao also maintained its status as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years and received a CDP Triple A rating for the fifth year.
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Document Details
Report Year
2025
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Fiscal Year
2024
Published
Jun 13, 2025
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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Energy Consumption
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
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