Waste is a two-sided problem in the consumer goods industry. Some products are disposed of for multiple reasons; on the other side, the waste is generated through packaging. There has been an increasing amount of single-use plastic and waste produced by consumer goods companies.
Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently announced that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. Companies have been under pressure to manage waste to be environmentally sustainable and increase consumer awareness. Being responsible for the environment helps companies attract new customers as consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values.
Kao Corp manufactures, markets, and sells consumer and chemical products. The company's major products include cosmetics, facial and body cleansers, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring, and styling agents. Kao markets products under Attack, Biore, Ban, Blaune, Curel, Essential, Feather, New Beads, Quickle, Quickle Joan, Resesh, Goldwell, Guhl, Haiter, and Jergens brands.
In 2021, Kao Corp generated 212 thousand tonnes of total waste, a decrease of 1% over 2020. The consumer goods company generated 37 thousand tonnes of hazardous waste (17% of total waste generated) in the same year. Kao Corp recycled or reused 194 thousand tonnes of total waste with a recycling rate of 92%, during the same year.
Kao Corp generated 723 tonnes of food waste in 2021, an 12% increase from 2020. Of the total food waste, 43 tonnes were effectively utilized. The consumer goods company used 106 thousand tonnes of plastic in its product packaging in 2021, a reduction of 10.6 thousand tonnes over 2020.
In order to achieve zero waste, Kao Corp aims to reduce landfill disposal and incineration rate to less than 1% by 2030.
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