Unicharm Corp.
Industry Group: Household Products
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:8113
Focusing on personal hygiene products utilizing nonwoven fabric, Unicharm is the largest manufacturer of disposable baby diapers and feminine sanitary and adult incontinence products in Japan and Asia. Its personal care business accounted for around 85% of its sales as of 2023, with the balance mainly from pet care. Unicharm generates 66% sales from overseas, of which nearly three fourths are from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, and Thailand. India is the fastest-growing market, followed by Vietnam. Outside Asia, Unicharm operates in Saudi Arabia, the Americas, and Europe. Drugstores, supermarkets, baby product specialty stores, and e-commerce are the key sales channels.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Household Products 23 out of 104
Universe
Global Universe 7164 out of 15104
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24.5
Medium
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