Kenvue Announces "2025 Healthy Lives Mission Report," Highlighting Progress in Reducing Virgin Plastic and Promoting Health

Kenvue, the company behind Listerine®, Band-Aid®, Neutrogena®, and Nicorette®, has released its third annual "2025 Healthy Lives Mission Report." The report details the company's progress on its sustainability strategy, goals, and commitments, all driven by its Healthy Lives Mission to foster a healthier future for people and the planet. As a global leader in consumer health, Kenvue focuses its efforts on three key areas: Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and Healthy Products.

The report highlights Kenvue's achievements across product innovation, packaging, public health, and environmental responsibility:

* **Social Impact:** Provided $50 million worth of products and donated $3.4 million globally to help individuals in need and displaced populations regain dignity through daily care. * **Education:** Delivered education programs on sun safety and skin cancer prevention to 450,000 students and 18,000 teachers. * **Greenhouse Gas Emissions:** Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 41% compared to a 2020 baseline, putting the company on track to meet its goal of a 42% reduction by 2030, as outlined in its newly published Climate Transition Plan. * **Renewable Energy:** Currently sources 76.2% of its global electricity from renewable sources, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2030. In the Asia-Pacific region, 62.1% of electricity is from renewable sources, with all 10 manufacturing sites utilizing renewable energy for all or part of their power needs. * **Packaging:** Reduced virgin plastic use in packaging by 33% compared to a 2020 baseline, exceeding its goal of a 25% reduction by 2025. * **Product Development:** Over 600 product developers have been trained on the "Sustainable Innovation Profiler," a tool designed to assess and improve product performance based on environmental and social factors.

**Healthy Lives Mission Initiatives in Japan**

In Japan, Kenvue is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and local communities through product and service offerings, research, education, awareness campaigns, and social contributions. The company aims to support the establishment of daily self-care habits and contribute to public health improvements.

* **Social Contribution:** Kenvue Japan focuses on "Contributing to Local Communities and the Environment," "Health and Hygiene Preparedness for Disasters," "Promoting Self-Care Habits," and "Smoking Cessation Support" to address social issues. By collaborating with consumers, healthcare and education professionals, local governments, and communities, Kenvue Japan contributes to building a healthier and more sustainable society by making science-based daily care more accessible. * **Community and Environmental Efforts:** As part of its "Healthy Planet" initiative, Kenvue Japan employees conducted a beach cleanup at Kugenuma Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture, collecting over 30 bags of trash and 1,200 grams of microplastics. Cleaning activities were also held in the Ebisu area of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where employees contributed to local environmental beautification before work. These activities embody the Healthy Lives Mission's philosophy within the community. * **Disaster Oral Care Awareness:** In collaboration with the Japan School Dentists Association and the Kesennuma City Board of Education, a special class titled "Oral Care to Save Lives During Disasters" was held at Tangsan Junior High School, emphasizing the importance of mouthwash for oral hygiene during emergencies. At a disaster preparedness event in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Kenvue Japan educated over 200 participants on oral care and the necessity of mouthwash during emergencies. The event saw high engagement, with 97% of participants recognizing the need for mouthwash in emergencies and 93% expressing purchase intent. * **Promoting Oral Care Habits:** Kenvue Japan conducted a "21-Day Self-Care Challenge" for employees, with 300 participants working to build healthier oral care habits. During the challenge, daily mouthwash usage increased from 68% to 99%. Furthermore, 93% of participants reported improved work performance due to established oral care habits, and 96% felt confident recommending mouthwash to others. Kenvue Japan leverages the insights gained from this initiative on habit formation in its dialogues with media, local governments, and consumers to promote oral health awareness in Japan. * **Smoking Cessation Support:** In Japan, Kenvue partnered with the app "MinChare Kin-en" (Let's Challenge Quitting Smoking) to host participatory seminars on practical approaches to smoking cessation and the use of smoking cessation aids like Nicorette®. By providing evidence-based information on smoking cessation support, the company encourages healthy behavioral changes among consumers.

As a company dedicated to consumer health, Kenvue is committed to science-backed initiatives centered on consumers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life today and contribute to building a healthier, more resilient world for future generations.

Learn more about the Healthy Lives Mission here.

*The figures mentioned in this release are based on Kenvue's 2025 Healthy Lives Mission Report and related internal documents.