Kao Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a publicly traded company founded in 1887. It manufactures and sells consumer products alongside chemical products for industrial use. The Chemical Business includes bio-operations launched in 2023, leveraging over 30 years of enzyme expertise in detergents to develop saccharification enzymes for converting biomass such as waste paper and food waste into sugars for bioproducts including bioethanol and sustainable aviation fuel. Kao also produces bio-gallic acid via microbial fermentation from glucose, achieving higher yields than conventional methods, with applications in corrosion inhibitors, semiconductor materials, and its own products. The company supplies these enzymes and compounds to partners in Japan and internationally, supporting efforts to reduce CO2 emissions through biomanufacturing. It has received recognition including the Incentive Award in the 24th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Awards for its gallic acid technology.
Official website: kao.com/global/en
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