Kirin Group Community Policy
Basic Policy
The Kirin Group is committed to contributing to society and future in which all stakeholders and all people involved in the value chain are connected with joy, and by making it a cornerstone of our management to achieve sustainable growth of society and business by addressing social needs and solving social issues. At the same time, we will engage in social contribution activities to fulfill our corporate social responsibility.
Action Guidelines
The Kirin Group has always valued the bonds/Kizuna between people and local communities, providing opportunities for connection through its products and brands. Going forward, we will continue to leverage our strengths in the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and Health Science domains to solve social issues by connecting through "empathy" and helping each other through "mutual aid," and create an impact on communities through co-creation.
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1.Connections between people and between people and society
The Kirin Group promotes mental and physical health by connecting people to each other, and creates a prosperous and hopeful future for the next generation by connecting people to society. In response to the social issues caused by weakened connections between people, we aim to contribute to various communities by strengthening bonds. Through initiatives such as extending healthy life expectancy, taking a role in passing on local food and culture, and providing opportunities to learn about social issues. -
2.Sustainable development of raw material origin
The Kirin Group conducts its business based on the philosophy of “Reverence for Life,” which advocates the importance of respecting and learning from nature, and enjoys the “Blessings of Nature” such as agricultural produce and microorganisms.
We are committed to resolving environmental and social issues in our supply chain and promoting the sustainable development of raw material origins based on the Kirin Group’s Human Rights Policy and the Policy on Sustainable Procurement. -
3.Community Support to Empower Diversity
Based on the Kirin Group’s Human Rights Policy, we respect the human rights of all stakeholders and aim to create a positive impact through initiatives that leverage diversity, equity and inclusion. By doing so, we strive to build social values. -
4.Contribution to society
Based on the Kirin Group Social Contribution Activity Policy, we aim to address social issues and provide disaster support, striving for coexistence and mutual prosperity with communities.
Additionally, we encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities as members of society, broadening their perspectives and providing opportunities to develop a sensitivity to social issues.