Kao

About Kao

Globally, Kao develops consumer products in four fields of business: Hygiene and Living Care, Health and Beauty Care, Life Care, and Cosmetics – in addition to the Chemical Business. In the A/EMEA Region, our operations, family of brands and products are grouped into three sectors—the Kao Consumer Division; Kao Salon Division; and Molton Brown, our line of luxury bath, body and beauty products. Kao Consumer Division The Kao Consumer Division has been creating innovative, award-winning products since the founding of Jergens® in 1882. Through our family of brands—Ban®, Bioré®, Curél®, Jergens®, John Frieda®, MyKirei by KAO™ and Wakati®—we offer diverse variety of products that promote healthy, inclusive and sustainable lifestyles—A Kirei Lifestyle—for all. Kao Salon Division The Kao Salon Division found its start in Germany in 1948 when Goldwell was established. The company focused exclusively on hairdressers as business partners and its first product, an innovative cold perm, was introduced in 1948. Today, our salon brands—Goldwell®, KMS® and Oribe®—are as unique as each of the salons and stylists we work with and the customers we serve. Through research, collaboration and innovation, we continue to provide solutions that make life beautiful. Molton Brown Founded in London in 1973, Molton Brown offers expertly-blended luxury beauty products made with exotic ingredients. Our perfumes, shower gels, body lotions, candles and hand care products feature bold, signature scents with vibrant colors. From five-star hotels and high-end department stores to a Royal Warrant for the supply of toiletries by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, our products create truly indulgent, memorable experiences for customers across the world. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to driving innovation, growth and transformation at Kao. We powered by over 1,000 passionate team members across our corporate offices, salon training academies, manufacturing facilities and distribution locations, and the decisions we make on a daily basis are driven by their varied talents and strengths. We encourage and recognize what is powerful and unique in our employees, so they can reach their full potential and help deliver the quality products that allow people to thrive throughout the world. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful. It’s More than Culture Inclusion, integrity and innovation drive our company forward. These qualities run strong and deep throughout everything we do. Because diversity is essential to driving innovation, we’re fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes all individuals of varying backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We’re embracing change and empowering our people while promoting communication and teamwork to build a culture where every employee feels connected and respected—a culture where everyone can thrive. JOIN US in enriching lives. Bold Innovation for a Beautiful Life Since our business was founded in 1887, we have always put our consumers at the heart of everything we do. Today, this remains the foundation of our corporate philosophy and underpinning all of our activities. Every bold innovation, thoughtful new product and breakthrough action is in service of our consumers’ needs behaviors and desires to live sustainable lifestyles that contribute to a more sustainable world. This includes our focus on our Environmental, Social and Governance commitments and actions. We call this the Kirei Lifestyle and we are stepping up innovation at every level of our business to support our consumers in living a beautiful life, inside and out. Sustainability Sustainability Kirei Lifestyle Plan Our Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) vision and strategy is here to help our consumers live a beautiful life. Since our business was founded in 1887, we have always put our consumers at the heart of everything we do. Today, this remains the foundation of our Group’s corporate philosophy, underpinning all of our activities. Every bold innovation, thoughtful new product and breakthrough action is in service of our consumers’ needs. Our Environmental, Social and Governance actions are no different. We have committed to enhancing our contribution to society through a renewed focus on ESG. And our ESG strategy is in service to our consumers’ needs, behaviors and desires to live sustainable lifestyles that contribute to a more sustainable world. We call this the Kirei Lifestyle. We are stepping up innovation at every level of our business to support our consumers in living a beautiful life, inside and out. Our ESG Vision A Kirei lifestyle means living a beautiful life inside and out. A Kirei lifestyle is full of compassion. Where making your own life clean and beautiful never compromises the beauty and cleanliness of the world around you. A Kirei lifestyle is enjoying today, with the peace of mind that those joys will be there tomorrow. It’s the chance to express who you truly are, with the confidence that you are walking the right path. Even in the smallest, everyday moments. That’s why at Kao, everything we do is in service of this lifestyle. It’s why we do what is right, not what is easy. 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. Walking the Right Path

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Legal Form: Ltd

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: > 10 billion (USD)

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