Kikkoman’s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility

Since its establishment, Kikkoman has always regarded a connection with society as being of great importance. This attitude is reflected in our Management Principles.
Now that we have come to supply a variety of products and services to customers in more than 100 countries worldwide, we recognize that our responsibilities to global society have grown together with the growth of our business.
We aim to become a company that is valued by people around the world and we will continue to implement activities that are aligned with our Management Principles.

The basics of our Management Principles are that we carry out our day-to-day business activities in a reliable and trustworthy manner and that we contribute to the realization of rich and healthy food lifestyles through our products and services. In addition, we aim to fulfill our responsibilities as a public entity and contribute to society through activities that are unique to Kikkoman. We believe that the cumulative pursuit of each and every one of these activities is our corporate social responsibility.

Kikkoman Corporate Citizenship Framework

The Kikkoman Group Management Principles
  1. To pursue the fundamental principle "consumer-oriented"
  2. To promote the international exchange of food culture
  3. To become a company whose existence is meaningful to the global society
Responsible
Operations
Products /
Services
Actions for
global society
Key Aspects
Responsible Operations
Fundamental responsibilities
of a corporate citizen
We carry out responsible business
operations that respond to the trust
and expectations of each of our
stakeholders; that comply not only
with the law but also with social
norms and standards of propriety; and
that are in harmony with the
environment.
Areas of Focus
  • Compliance
  • Corporate governance
  • Communication with stakeholders
  • Environmental activities
  • Building talent and fostering a
    positive workplace
Products / Services
Fundamental functions
of a food company
We deliver products and services of
high quality and safety in a stable
manner while promoting research and
product development that create new
value. We also propose new food
lifestyles through the fusion of
international food cultures.
  • Product and service innovations
  • Food safety and quality
  • Stable supplies
  • Delivering new and healthy food
    experiences
Actions for global society
Kikkoman's initiatives
We contribute to the sustainable
development of global society mainly
in the areas of "food and health" by
promoting activities that are unique to
Kikkoman.
  • Promotion of Japanese food culture
  • Exchange of food cultures across the world
  • Shokuiku (Food education)
  • Commitment to society through
    food and health
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