A Kirek lifestyle means living a beautiful life inside and out. We put our innovation and imagination to the task of enriching lives by finding ways for people the world over to live the Kirei lifestyle.
Kao Chemicals Europe is more committed than ever to sustainability, aiming to achieve results by presenting specific proposals with ESG perspectives in the chemical industry.
Kao Chemicals Europe is more committed than ever to sustainability, aiming to achieve results by presenting specific proposals with ESG perspectives in the chemical industry.
Transforming into a much greener company is an essential initiative for Kao Chemicals Europe as a forward-thinking company that cares about society and the planet. We aim to strengthen strategies to reduce environmental impact, promote the adoption of renewable energies and implement energy-saving technologies.
In addition, in product development, we prioritize sustainability in design and manufacturing processes, advancing the circular economy. These initiatives will not only enhance Kao Chemicals' Europe reputation as an environmentally conscious company but also contribute to long-term profitability.
In alignment with Kao Japan and in an effort to accelerate the 2027 medium-term company transformation plan, we added the four following strategies:
Global shift to essential highly profitable business.
Decisive investment in human capital. Withdrawal from matrix management.
Maximize the value of management capital.
Faster maximization fo Technology assets.
To learn more about our progress in implementing these pillars, please refer to our Non-Financial Report.
Non-financial report
Climate change caused by global warming affects people's lives and the natural environment in various ways. Impacts are observed in glaciers, sea level rise, floods, droughts and other extreme weather events, which have consequences for marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and affect food production and people's health. Climate change has been identified as a material topic.
Environmental management at Kao Chemicals Europe is directly determined by our corporate philosophy and strategies, which in turn are based on programmes such as Responsible Care.
Also integrated into Kao Chemicals Europe’s environmental management is compliance with each country's legislation, as well as the pacts and programmes of each region, such as the European Green Deal.
Finally, each Kao Chemicals Europe company incorporates the requirements derived from the internal commitments assumed with the local communities, as applicable, and those of any voluntarily adopted certifications, such as ISO 14001, EMAS or ISO 50001, depending on the company.
Kao Chemicals Europe’s environmental management focuses on the activity itself, society and the environment, placing emphasis on the entire life cycle, from the inputs used, the processing technology, the energy consumed, the products manufactured, their sale and subsequent disposal.
Learn more about Kao’s Decarbonization Plan