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Kao Releases Progress Reports on its ESG Strategy—the Kirei Lifestyle Plan

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy— the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .

Key Points: 
  • Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy— the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .
  • In April 2019, Kao established the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, which is an ESG strategy that includes 19 leadership action themes to achieve a sustainable and desirable way of living.
  • Therefore, it is increasingly important that we drive forward our ESG strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan to realize a truly sustainable society while enhancing our business and minimizing risks.
  • The ESG strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan consists of the vision, the Kao commitments and 19 leadership action themes (Kao Actions) to realize a Kirei Lifestyle.

Kao Included in the World’s Most Ethical Companies® List for a Record 17th Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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The Ethisphere Institute, a leading US think-tank, has named the Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies .

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  • The Ethisphere Institute, a leading US think-tank, has named the Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies .
  • Kao is a leading consumer goods company and the only Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005056/en/
    World’s Most Ethical Companies Award-winning Company Logo: Awarded consecutively from 2007 to 2023
    * “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.
  • The World’s Most Ethical Companies list recognizes companies which have demonstrated outstanding performance in transparency, integrity, ethics, and compliance.

Kao Rated Triple-A for Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests for Third Consecutive Year by CDP

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.

Key Points: 
  • Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.
  • Kao has now been included in the Climate Change A List for the fourth time, the Forests A List for the third time, and the Water Security A List for the sixth time.
  • At Kao, we have committed to achieve our goals of carbon zero by 2040 and carbon negative by 2050.
  • The inclusion of Kao in the Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security A Lists is the result of efforts being made across its value chain.

Kirin Holdings and Kao Begin Joint Research On The Relationship Between Visceral Fat and Immunology

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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Kirin Holdings and Kao will jointly conduct research to investigate the relationship between visceral fat and the activity of plasma cytoid dendritic cells*2 (pDCs), a key leader of the immune system, among others.

Key Points: 
  • Kirin Holdings and Kao will jointly conduct research to investigate the relationship between visceral fat and the activity of plasma cytoid dendritic cells*2 (pDCs), a key leader of the immune system, among others.
  • This research aims to elucidate the relationship between visceral fat and pDC activity by combining Kirin Holdings' more than 35 years of research capabilities in the field of immunology with Kao's research capabilities in improving visceral fat accumulation, which is at the root of lifestyle-related diseases.
  • Kao will collect data on lifestyle habits and the amount of visceral fat, while Kirin Holdings will collect data on the activity of dendritic cells, including pDCs, in the blood.
  • These data will be mutually shared, and the relationship between visceral fat and pDC activity will be jointly studied and analyzed.

Kao Joins Geno as Founding Member of $120M+ Venture to Globally Scale Palm Oil Alternative

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, sustainable materials leader Genomatica (Geno) welcomes global consumer products and chemical company Kao Corporation to its venture to scale and commercialize plant-based alternatives to palm kernel oil, joining Unilever as a founding member. member. In addition, Geno's technology also offers alternatives to fossil fuel-based ingredient sources.

Key Points: 
  • With growing global demand for sustainably sourced palm oil, this venture will strengthen supply chain resiliency in the $652B home and personal care industries and increase the global supply of responsibly sourced palm oil alternatives to the market.
  • Kao's investment adds to Geno's previously announced $120M venture with Unilever and increases the production capability of the palm kernel oil alternative.
  • "We're excited to welcome Kao as a founding member to our palm kernel oil alternative venture along with Unilever.
  • To drive sustainable development and contribute toward the building of a resource-circulating society, Kao will continue to undertake responsible, sustainable palm oil procurement.

Kao Releases Progress Reports on Its ESG Strategy - the Kirei Lifestyle Plan

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Kao Corporation , a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bior, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .

Key Points: 
  • Kao Corporation , a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bior, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220628005506/en/
    Kaos ESG Strategy Kirei Lifestyle Plan (Graphic: Business Wire)
    For over 130 years, Kao has worked to help consumers lead fulfilling lifestyles.
  • In April 2019, Kao established the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, which is an ESG strategy that includes 19 leadership actions to achieve a sustainable and desirable way of living.
  • The Kao Group established its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan in April 2019, which is designed to deliver the vision of a gentler and more sustainable way of living.