Message from the President

The Kirin Group upholds the management philosophy of "KIRIN brings joy to society by crafting food and healthcare products inspired by the blessings of nature and the insights of our consumers". Leveraging our core technological strengths in "Fermentation and Biotechnology" honed over more than a century in our founding beer business, we have expanded into beverages, pharmaceuticals, and health science, developing our businesses supported by our consumers and patients. Under our long-term Kirin Group Vision (KV2027) launched in 2019, guided by the vision to "create value across the spectrum from Food & Beverages to Pharmaceuticals and a global leader in Creating Shared Value (CSV)", we have promoted CSV management. This involves creating both social and economic value, notably through the development of our health science business.

Meanwhile, the world is facing rapid change. In this era marked by ecosystem disruptions caused by abnormal weather, as well as significant shifts in people’s values and lifestyles, companies are expected to stay ahead of the times and continue creating new value.”

The Kirin Group will mark its 120th anniversary in 2027. Looking ahead to the next 100 years, we have returned to our founding principles – "to astonish the world through manufacturing" and "to bring smiles to people's faces" – and launched "Innovate2035!", the long-term vision succeeding KV2027. We have adopted a new vision: "Vitalize the world through innovation by our people and technology, as global leader in Creating Shared Value (CSV)." We aim to become the world's "true leading CSV company".

Leveraging our diverse business domains – Alcoholic beverages, Non-alcoholic Beverages and Health Science, and Pharmaceuticals – all born from our shared core technologies of fermentation and biotechnology, we will accelerate new value creation. This will be achieved by fostering collaboration across businesses, functions, and regions, harnessing talent, technology, and knowledge both within and beyond the Group.　We will realize innovations that foster new lifestyle habits within society by accompanying consumers and patients throughout all stages of life and encouraging behavioral change. We firmly believe that making the world more vibrant connects directly to our philosophy: "Realizing a “Heart-Enriching Society”."

We believe that, whatever the era, food and health remain fundamental human needs.

We shall strive in our management alongside all employees to earn the appreciation of all stakeholders, who will say, "We are glad Kirin exists!" We earnestly request your continued understanding and support for the new Kirin Group.