Kao Corp 2026 SR
The report highlights Kao's progress in its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Key achievements include a 29% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 12% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to 2022. The company also reduced its finished product inventory by 18% and inventory waste by 22% through supply chain reforms in its Cosmetics business. Additionally, Kao advanced its sustainable palm oil sourcing, achieving 91% traceability to plantations and supporting 4,630 independent smallholders through the SMILE program.
Company: Kao Corp
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Japan
Year: 2026
Type: SR
Pages: 339
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Kao Corp
Sustainability Report
The report highlights Kao's progress in its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Key achievements include a 29% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 12% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to 2022. The company also reduced its finished product inventory by 18% and inventory waste by 22% through supply chain reforms in its Cosmetics business. Additionally, Kao advanced its sustainable palm oil sourcing, achieving 91% traceability to plantations and supporting 4,630 independent smallholders through the SMILE program.
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Document Details
Report Year
2026
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Fiscal Year
2025
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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Women on Board
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