Corporate Governance

KCE conducts its business fairly and honestly, acting in accordance with the law, ethical principles and society’s expectations. Our governance model is based on transparency, integrity and accountability, ensuring that all decisions are made in line with the Kao Group’s values and our commitment to contributing to a sustainable future.

Corporate Governance
Ethics channel

Ethics channel

All subsidiaries of the KCE Group have an ethics channel designed as a formal, structured and confidential mechanism that enables employees and third parties to report or seek advice, in good faith, regarding potential breaches of applicable regulations, internal policies or ethical and integrity standards.

Human Rights

Human Rights

Human rights are a cornerstone for KCE, which is committed to building a society in which no one suffers prejudice or discrimination. This commitment is an essential part of the Kao Group’s aspiration to create a ‘Kirei’ life for everyone, by embedding respect for human rights in all business activities and in its relationships with employees, business partners and communities.

Contribution to the SDGs

Contribution to the SDGs

Kao's ESG vision is based on the concept that the company's activities must be designed with the aim of contributing to the well-being of all people, trying to achieve sustainable growth and social development, all without renouncing protection of the planet.

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