Objective
To understand the regulatory challenges, sustainability initiatives, and opportunities faced by Kao Corporation’s various departments in implementing green practices.
Target Interviewees
1. Employees from Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing departments.
2. Industry expert in sustainability.
3. Member of Compliance and Regulation team.
Format
Semi-structured telephone and video conferencing interviews.
Questions
1. Introduction and Background
o Can you please describe your role at Kao Corporation?
o How long have you been with the company?
2. Sustainability Initiatives
o What specific sustainability initiatives has your department implemented?
o Can you elaborate on the Life Cycle Assessment process in your department?
3. Challenges
o What regulatory challenges do you face in maintaining green business practices?
o How do these challenges impact your daily operations?
4. Opportunities
o What opportunities have you identified through the adoption of green practices?
o How do you think Kao Corporation can further capitalize on these opportunities?
5. Stakeholder Engagement
o How do stakeholders (consumers, partners, regulators) perceive Kao’s sustainability efforts?
o What role do stakeholders play in shaping your sustainability strategies?
6. Impact on Competitiveness
o How have green practices affected Kao’s competitiveness in the market?
o Can you provide examples of how sustainability has provided a competitive edge?
7. Future Directions
o What future sustainability goals does your department have?
o What support or resources would be necessary to achieve these goals?