Contributions to the SDGs in environmental sustainability
Biodiversity
We work to protect and promote the planet's biodiversity.
As part of our environmental commitment, Kao Chemicals Europe works to protect and promote the planet's biodiversity. We strongly believe in the value of preserving this asset for the environmental wealth and heritage of future generations.
For this reason, in contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we emphasize activity aimed at protecting ecosystems and terrestrial biodiversity.
Global vision, local action
From our global perspective of protecting the environment and sustainable development, which involves our global group and guides all our production processes as well as the development of new products, our action focuses on local initiatives, adapted to the ecosystems of every area of our activity.
Thus, the company develops actions and programs to conserve local ecosystems, raise awareness of biodiversity among all its employees, and seek cooperation with organizations and associations interested in carrying out projects within the purview of our speciality.
During 2019 Kao Chemicals Europe has carried out different activities in this field, like the control and elimination of invasive species, for example, Carpobrothus edulis (ice plant); planting different species to increase biodiversity; or actions aimed at raising awareness and knowledge among staff.
Likewise, cleaning operations have been orchestrated in areas close to company facilities, such as on the banks of the Rhine and Llobregat rivers, among others.
