Kao Corp

Personal & Household Products & Services

Company Summary

Kao Corp. is a leading household products manufacturer based in Japan, with operations spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. With a strong presence in the Japanese market and a wide range of popular brands such as Attack and Biore, Kao has expanded into various product categories including cosmetics, hygiene products, and chemicals. Asia, particularly China and Indonesia, serves as a key growth region for the company. Additionally, Kao has acquired several well-known Western skincare and haircare brands like Jergens and John Frieda. With a low risk ESG score of 17.1, Kao Corp. continues to thrive in the household products industry.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Ranking
Industry Group
Household Products3 out of 111
Universe
Global Universe3027 out of 16215

Overall ESG Rating :

78
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