The report details Kao's progress and initiatives in their ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan. Highlights of the report include the update of the Mid-Term Plan 2027 (K27) to include a Global Sharp Top strategy, the development of a new handwashing stand called WOSH in Indonesia, the launch of Bioré GUARD Mos Block Serum to prevent mosquito-borne diseases in Thailand, a campaign promoting the 'Kao Way' across the Kao Group, the announcement of a new Kao Life-in-Harmony Foundation to work on the resolution of social issues, and further steps in ensuring traceability for palm oil procurement, including direct contact with oil palm smallholders.
Issuing Company Kao Corporation
Report Type Sustainability Report
Report Language EN
Report Filesize 26.4 MB
No. of Pages 404 pages
Reporting periodJanuary 1, 2023-December 31, 2023
Report EditionUnknown
Assurance Provider KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.
Reporting Standards GRI; SASB; UNSDGs; others
Materiality Assessmenttrue