Kao group provides emergency aid to the ukraine emergency

The Kao Group has numerous group companies in Europe. Joining the global call for support in this humanitarian crisis, Kao Corporation made a donation of €500,000 to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for humanitarian assistance, to those affected in Ukraine and surrounding areas. Kao Group's mission of, "As one, we create a Kirei life for all—providing care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet,” is at the centre of everything we do. Our hearts and minds are with all those who are suffering as a result of this conflict. The company also plans to donate Kao products such as disposable baby diapers, sanitary products, and hand soap through Japanese industrial associations and other organizations to help people in Ukraine and in evacuation centres. Kao Group companies have also made company donations to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and, in addition, is matching employee donations to provide humanitarian aid. “With regard to our business, we will suspend export sales to Russia and advertising activities in Russia. We will continue to sell products that can maintain a minimum hygienic life for children and women only. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation,” as said on the Kao website.

About Kao

Kao creates high-value-added products that enrich the lives of consumers around the world. Through its portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people in Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. Combined with its chemical division, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,420 billion yen in annual sales. Kao employs about 33,500 people worldwide and has 135 years of history in innovation. Please visit the Kao Group website for updated information. You can read here to discover some of the other brands in our generous industry that are working to help those in need.