Global vision, local action
Kao Chemicals Europe carries out a series of actions in order to improve year after year. Although 2020 has been somewhat atypical due to the emergence of Covid-19 - it has led to the cancellation of some of the planned actions and the modification of the approach of others - initiatives to improve biodiversity have continued.
Kao Chimigraf has carried out the study of the trees, shrubs and plants of its work centres, as well as the identification of invasive and indigenous species, and has concluded with the elaboration of a catalogue describing their qualities, origin, quantity, location, appearance, etc.
The German subsidiary Kao Chemicals GmbH carried out the usual cleaning of the banks of the Rhine River during 2020.
With regard to Kao Corporation, environmental activities have focused on promoting biodiversity through the planting of autochthonous species - aromatic and climbing - in the workplace, as well as in the installation of nest boxes to promote the reproduction of various species and of an insect hotel at the plant located in Barberà del Vallès.
Kao Corporation has contributed to the reforestation of the green area that surrounds the town of Mollet del Vallès, participating in the traditional “Festa de l´arbre”.
