Kirin Group Publishes Its First-Ever “Kirin Group Human Rights Report 2026”

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (President & COO: Takeshi Minakata) published the Kirin Group Human Rights Report 2026 on October 19, 2026. This is the first report dedicated exclusively to human rights to be issued by the Kirin Group.

Based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)※1, the report systematically discloses the Kirin Group’s efforts to respect human rights, including its policies and governance framework, human rights due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms. The report also presents the Kirin Group’s perspective on addressing human rights issues as a key management foundation, as well as progress made and future directions as a globally operating company.
※1 Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework

Key Highlights

Discloses Governance Framework Integrating Respect for Human Rights into Management

The report introduces the management-level framework for addressing human rights issues, led by the Group Human Resources Division, including promotion and accountability structures based on the Kirin Group Human Rights Policy※2 and oversight through internal governance bodies.
※2 The pdf of the Kirin Group Human Rights Policy is available here.

Provides a Comprehensive Overview of Domestic and International Human Rights Due Diligence Initiatives

The report outlines efforts to identify, assess, prevent, and remediate human rights risks across the entire value chain, as well as the status of responses to priority human rights issues and the implementation of human rights impact assessments.

Highlights Education and Engagement Initiatives to Foster a Corporate Culture of Respect for Human Rights

The report introduces initiatives such as human rights training programs for executives, department heads, and all employees aimed at fostering and embedding a culture of respect for human rights and integrating it into management practices. In addition, through dialogue and collaboration not only with suppliers, but also with business partners involved in manufacturing, logistics, advertising, and media, the Kirin Group is working to prevent and mitigate human rights risks and drive continuous improvement. The report presents specific examples of these initiatives.

Leveraging the strength of its diverse and resilient business portfolio spanning Alcoholic Beverages, Non-alcoholic Beverages & Health Science, and Pharmaceuticals, the Kirin Group develops talented people who deepen their expertise beyond business boundaries while embracing diversity. Diverse employees who share a commitment to CSV management will maximize their individual potential and accelerate innovation.

Kirin Group Human Rights Report

https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/sustainability/files/pdf/human_rights_report2026_en.pdf

Reference

Human Rights Policy, Governance, etc. | Human Rights | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited

About Kirin Holdings

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