Climate Change Data

花王株式会社 (Kao Corporation)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2008-2017, 2018-07 to 2019-04, 2019-08 to 2021-06)

Reporting Period: 2008-2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced household waste by approximately 16% over 10 years.
  • Reduced household energy consumption by approximately 11% over 10 years.

Social Achievements

  • Increased awareness of environmental issues through educational initiatives (Kao Eco-Lab Museum).

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreasing public interest in environmental issues.
  • Lack of awareness regarding the impact of individual actions on environmental improvement.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Providing data and information to demonstrate the effectiveness of individual actions.
  • Promoting the Kao Eco-Lab Museum to increase awareness and engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2018-07 to 2019-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
  • Environmental issues (Eco)
  • Climate Change
  • Poverty
  • Hunger
  • Health and Well-being
  • Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Clean Energy
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Climate Action
  • Life Below Water
  • Life On Land
  • Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Partnerships for the Goals

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased awareness and action on climate change, waste reduction, and recycling among consumers.
  • Growing consumer concern about plastic waste and microplastics.

Social Achievements

  • Increased awareness of SDGs among consumers, particularly regarding climate change, hunger, and clean water and sanitation.
  • Observed shift in consumer perception of environmental issues, with a focus on climate change and related topics.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Low awareness of SDGs in Japan.
  • Reluctance among consumers to engage in actions that require significant personal effort or expense.
  • Uncertainty among consumers about how to contribute to SDGs.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Raising awareness of SDGs and their relevance to daily life.
  • Highlighting small, manageable actions that individuals can take to contribute to SDGs.
  • Providing information and resources to help consumers understand how to contribute.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • All 17 SDGs

The report focuses on consumer awareness and actions related to all 17 SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2019-08 to 2021-06

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

Social Achievements

  • Increased awareness and participation in social contribution activities due to the pandemic.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased use of disposable hygiene products (masks, sanitizers) and single-use containers from takeout/delivery leading to environmental concerns.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Raising awareness among consumers about the environmental impact of disposable products and encouraging more sustainable choices.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 14: Life Below Water
  • Goal 15: Life On Land
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The report highlights how changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic inadvertently aligned with several SDGs.