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PEOPLE – We strive to be a company to be proud of

"All the wealth gained from society should be returned to society." This was the guiding principle of our company founder Magosaburo Ohara around 100 years ago. He thus established a long tradition of responsibility for employees, their families and social commitment to their communities.

As a company in the chemical industry, we pay particular attention to safety. Only through a clear focus on environmental protection, health, process safety and accident prevention can we maintain the trust of society and our employees. By adopting consistent safety management and conducting regular risk assessments, we strive to minimize risks to the best of our ability. As part of our occupational health management, we are committed to providing a safe, healthy working environment for everyone.

Our leadership and HR work are also designed to be sustainable. We want the people who work for us to remain productive, healthy and motivated in the long term. We invest heavily in this and support our employees and managers, for example, by providing training and e-learning modules on key skills as well as coaching. A lively feedback culture is equally important to us. For instance, we regularly survey the health and satisfaction of our employees and hold annual development meetings with them. In the spirit of our founder, we also promote an appreciative, inclusive and diverse corporate culture and are committed to the communities in which we operate.

Social engagement

Doing good, together

Through our social commitment, we want to connect with people and make a meaningful impact. This benefits all sides: the many initiatives and projects we support because of their exemplary commitment to social, cultural and ecological causes and the people who are committed to doing good. It is important to us that our employees are actively involved.

In addition to the numerous donations that we make as a company year after year, many of our employees also take part in the "Christmas in a shoe box" charity campaign, the Malteser Social Day or the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge – to give just a few examples. These are fun, promote a community spirit and help people in need. As a company and as a team, we genuinely stand up for our values and put them into practice.

KuraPAIR

Learning from each other, growing with one another

The KuraPAIR mentoring program at Kuraray Europe came about because employees wanted more opportunities to establish contacts and learn from one another. This cross-functional, cross-cultural program brings together experienced colleagues and new employees so they can share their knowledge, experience and perspectives. The heart of the idea is that everything’s possible, nothing’s set: Every encounter is individual and is rooted in trust.

The KuraPAIR program has grown steadily since it was introduced in May 2024. Mentors and mentees arrange their meetings flexibly. They can meet up personally or remotely, regularly or spontaneously. A careful matching process makes sure each pair is a good fit. That leads to valuable partnerships that enhance learning, encourage personal and professional development and strengthen the sense of belonging.

Kuraray Innovation Days

Make way for good ideas

Actively helping to shape the future of the company - that is the focus of the "Kuraray Innovation Days". This event, which originated from the former European Future Days, aims to create a global forum for innovation. We invite all employees to take part, propose ideas and drive them forward together. The main focus is on cross-divisional projects that require expertise from different areas of the company. The Innovation Days specifically address topics that are not part of day-to-day business. Several initiatives and promising development projects have already emerged from the European Future Days and Innovation Days. Examples are a platform to promote innovations based on the "open innovation" concept and the development of business models for films in agriculture.

Family and career

When life demands a lot

Work and career on the one hand, family and children on the other – combining it all can sometimes feel like trying to square a circle. We know this, which is why we, as an employer, do a lot to make life easier for our employees – particularly in times that are very demanding.

One way we support our employees is by offering long-term accounts, allowing them to accumulate time off and utilize it flexibly for paid leave – for example, for a sabbatical, to care for a relative or during parental leave. In addition to the statutory parental leave of 36 months, we grant up to twelve months of additional parental leave. If mothers or fathers work part-time during this year, they can work up to 80 percent from home.

PEOPLE – We strive to be a company to be proud of

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