Our Strategy

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited is a global company operating across three core business domains spanning Alcoholic Beverages, Non-alcoholic Beverages & Health Science, and Pharmaceuticals. The company traces its roots to Japan Brewery, established in 1885, which later became Kirin Brewery in 1907. Since then, Kirin has expanded its business operations by leveraging fermentation and biotechnology as core strengths. The company entered the pharmaceutical field in the 1980s, which has since grown into a global business. In 2007, the company transitioned to a pure holding company structure as Kirin Holdings, and it is now strengthening its Non-alcoholic Beverages & Health Science domain.

Under its long-term vision “Innovate2035!”, the Kirin Group is focused on creating value that encourage behavioral change among consumers and patients, creating new lifestyle habits in the areas of food and health. With a unique business portfolio spanning Alcoholic Beverages, Non-alcoholic Beverages & Health Science, and Pharmaceuticals, the Group will further expand group-wide initiatives that support both mental and physical well-being.
The Kirin Group will continue to advance innovation through the combined strength of its people and technology, creating both social and economic value as a global leader in CSV*, while pursuing sustainable, long-term growth in corporate value.

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    Creating Shared Value: combined added value for consumers as well as for society at large.

Long-Term Management Vision

The Kirin Group’s Long-Term Vision “Innovate2035!”
We will continue to drive innovation through the power of people and technology, creating impactful social and economic value in harmony to vitalize the world, and strive to become a true leader in CSV.

Innovate2035! KIRIN GROUP Long-Term Vision Vitalize the world through innovation by our people and technology, as a global leader in Creating Shared Value (CSV).

KIRIN Group 2035 Indicators and Targets

2035 Financial Indicators and Targets

  • ROIC: 10% or higher
  • EPS: CAGR in the late single digits

2026 & 2028 Non Financial Indicators and Targets for External Disclosure

Key non-financial indicators: Indicators and targets (2026&2028)

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Category Indicators 2026 target 2028 target
Health & Well-being

Social impact delivered through the Group's health science products (Health Science domain)*1

155 million people 175 million people
Market launch status of global products in key countries (Pharmaceuticals domain) Number of products sold by country and application Number of products sold by country and application
Environment

GHG reduction rate (Scope 1 & 2 (vs. 2019))

32% 41%

Water use intensity at manufacturing sites with high water stress (LION)*2

Less than 2.5 L/L Less than 2.5 L/L
Community engagement Achievement level of the business units’ community activities*3 7 out of 9 indicators achieved 8 out of 9 indicators achieved
R&D Number of ①patent applications, ②published papers, and ③conference presentations Not disclosed*4 Not disclosed*4

Acquisition of hard-to-avoid patents

(midterm target set for three years only)

Not disclosed*4 Not disclosed*4
Digital Improved operational productivity through the implementation of AI and the automation of operational processes at the individual and organizational levels 15% 25%
Human Capital

Employee engagement score

76 76
LTIR Score 2.25 1.75

Percentage of women executives in Japan*5

20% 26%
  • *1
    The number of people reached was calculated based on the penetration rate of related products.
  • *2
    Manufacturing sites with high water stress are defined by the Company based on Aqueduct indicators—Seasonal Variability, Interannual Variability, and Baseline Water Stress—as well as production volume. This definition applies to two sites: Tooheys Brewery and Castlemaine Perkins.
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    Calculated based on the achievement rate of the CSV segment initiatives.
  • *4
    Specific indicators and target levels are not disclosed in the strategy because they include content related to intellectual property.
  • *5
    The ratio of female managers in Japan is based on the employees with a domicile at Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. However, executive officers and rehired employees are not included.
  • *1
    The number of people reached was calculated based on the penetration rate of related products.
  • *2
    Manufacturing sites with high water stress are defined by the Company based on Aqueduct indicators—Seasonal Variability, Interannual Variability, and Baseline Water Stress—as well as production volume. This definition applies to two sites: Tooheys Brewery and Castlemaine Perkins.
  • *3
    Calculated based on the achievement rate of the CSV segment initiatives.
  • *4
    Specific indicators and target levels are not disclosed in the strategy because they include content related to intellectual property.
  • *5
    The ratio of female managers in Japan is based on the employees with a domicile at Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. However, executive officers and rehired employees are not included.