Sustainability
In order to realize a sustainable society, the Kirin Group is implementing sustainable business through CSV management.
Sustainability news releases
Here are the latest news releases from major KIRIN Group companies in the CSV (Creating Shared Value) category.
- February 16, 2026Kirin Holdings Achieves Highest "A List" Rating in 2025 CDP Water Security Assessment
- February 9, 2026Kirin and Immunosens Launch Joint Development of a Self-Testing Service That Uses Urinary IgA to Visualize a Person’s Immune Status
- December 25, 2025Regarding Recovery Support for Sri Lanka Following Damage from Cyclone Ditwa
Materiality
"Kirin Group designated the fulfillment of its role as responsibility of Kirin Group which runs alcoholic beverage businesses along with health and well-being, community engagement, and the environment as four key issues as priorities for sustainable coexistence and development with society.
In addition, as a fundamentals of corporation, we address social issues beyond these key areas."
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Health and well-being- Health and well-being
- Food safety and security
- Safety and Reliability of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
- Unmet Medical Needs
- Maintenance of immune system
- Prevention of non-communicable diseases
- Improvement of the performance of brain function and ageing prevention
- Access to nutrition
- Ensuring occupational health and safety
- Implementation of health and productivity management
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Responsibility of Kirin Group Which Runs Alcoholic Beverage Businesses- Responsibility of Kirin Group Which Runs Alcoholic Beverage Businesses
- Policy for responsible drinking
- Global Marketing Code for Responsible Drinking
- Self-regulations for advertising activities
- Increasing sales of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages
- Promotion System
- Age verification gateway on our website and Indication of net alcohol content
- Educational activities within the company
- Educational activities outside the company
- Fostering a drinking culture
- Proposals for responsible drinking
- Risks that change with age
- Risks that vary depending on gender
- When you should not drink alcohol
- Communication Risks: Let's learn how to say no
- Drink at a moderate pace and have a pleasant time
- Self-check your drinking condition
- Alcohol sensitivity varies by person
- Enriching your life by drinking responsibly
- What is Slow Drinking?
- DRINK FOR FUTURE
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Responsible Business
Commitment and Performance
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Health & Well-being
Social impact delivered through the Group's health science products (Health Science domain)*1
155 million people
2028 target → 175 million people
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Environment
GHG reduction rate(Scope 1 & 2 (vs. 2019))
32%
2028 target → 41%
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Environment
Water use intensity at manufacturing sites with high water stress (LION) *2
Less than 2.5L/L
2028 target → Less than 2.5L/L
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Human Capital
Employee engagement score
76
2028 target → 76
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Human Capital
LTIR Score
2.25
2028 target → 1.75
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Human Capital
Percentage of women executives in Japan *3
20%
2028 target → 26%
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Community engagement
Achievement level of the business units’ community activities *4
7 out of 9 indicators achieved
2028 target → 8 out of 9 indicators achieved
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Digital
Improved operational productivity through the implementation of AI and the automation of operational processes at the individual and organizational levels
15%
2028 target → 25%
(Results in 2025)
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*1The number of people reached was calculated based on the penetration rate of related products.
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*2Manufacturing 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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*3The 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.
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*4Calculated based on the achievement rate of the CSV segment initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Our CSV Topics
Kirin Group's integrated approach to creating a positive impact on the future by solving issues related to natural capital that coexists with human activities.
Not only providing “delicious” products, but also focusing on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. Practicing CSV through products based on the collective impact approach.
Visualizing the social impact of soccer support activities. The future Kirin aims for with JFA.
Social Contribution Activities
This section introduces "Kirin Group’s Social Contribution Activity Policy", highlighting cross-functional initiatives and the distinctive efforts of each Group company aimed at creating shared value.
