Kao makes wins in sustainability with new awards

Published: 22-Jan-2019
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Kao has boosted its sustainability credentials after receiving three awards for its work in the area.

The maker of brands including Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo and Molton Brown has been included by Corporate Knights in its Global 100 list of the most sustainable corporations in the world, ranking third in its Personal Care and Cleaning Products category.

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