Kuraray Co Ltd 2020 IR
The report highlights the Kuraray Group's performance and strategic initiatives for fiscal 2019, focusing on its transition toward a specialty chemical company. Key achievements include the expansion of wide-width optical-use PVA film lines in Japan, increased production of water-soluble PVA film in the United States, and the integration of Calgon Carbon Corporation to strengthen its carbon materials business. The company also updated its materiality assessment to better align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and address climate change and plastic waste. Despite a significant extraordinary loss due to litigation in the United States, Kuraray continued its investments in growth projects, such as a new isoprene plant in Thailand.
Company: Kuraray Co Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Japan
Year: 2020
Type: IR
Pages: 52
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Kuraray Co Ltd
Corporate Report
The report highlights the Kuraray Group's performance and strategic initiatives for fiscal 2019, focusing on its transition toward a specialty chemical company. Key achievements include the expansion of wide-width optical-use PVA film lines in Japan, increased production of water-soluble PVA film in the United States, and the integration of Calgon Carbon Corporation to strengthen its carbon materials business. The company also updated its materiality assessment to better align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and address climate change and plastic waste. Despite a significant extraordinary loss due to litigation in the United States, Kuraray continued its investments in growth projects, such as a new isoprene plant in Thailand.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Fiscal Year
2019
Type
Integrated Report
Language
English
Pages
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Materiality Assessment
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