Case study: How Kao Corporation uses Sedex to manage its supply chain sustainably

Kao Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company, established in 1887 in Japan. A leading global manufacturer of beauty care brands, such as Guhl, Goldwell, John Frieda and Molton Brown among others, is recognised around the world for innovation and quality. Sustainability is embedded in Kao Corporation’s corporate culture.

Kao_Kao’s mission is to strive for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally and to contribute to the sustainability of the society. By developing innovative products and services, the company aims to conserve the environment and foster well-being in the communities now and in the future. Their corporate philosophy, “The Kao Way”, is based on Yoki-Monozukuri, which is defined as “a strong commitment by all members to provide products and brands of excellent value for consumer satisfaction”. In Japanese, “Yoki” literally means “good/excellent”, and “Monozukuri” means “development/manufacturing of products”.