At a Glance
We introduce the Asahi Kasei Group’s corporate profile, performance, key strengths, and major products in a clear and accessible manner.
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Basic Facts

Since its founding in 1922, Asahi Kasei has continued to create various innovations that address the world’s evolving needs as the times have changed

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Founded in 1922
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History of Asahi Kasei
Asahi Kasei was founded by Shitagau Noguchi in 1922 for the purpose of improving people’s standard of living by supplying an abundance of the highest-quality daily necessities at low prices
50,000 employees
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Corporate Profile
View basic corporate information, including the Tokyo Head Office location
Operating in some 40 countries
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Asahi Kasei Worldwide
With production, sales, and R&D sites in around 40 countries, mainly in North America, Asia, and Europe, we have a global platform to meet a wide range of market needs
Creating for Tomorrow
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Group Philosophy
Contributing to life and living for people around the world is our Group Mission
Reducing GHG emissions by 40% or more *Target for 2035
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Sustainability Vision
Achieving two mutually reinforcing aspects of sustainability: “contributing to sustainable society” and “sustainable growth of corporate value”
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Financial results

旭化成の2024年度連結売上高を示すグラフ

FY2024 Consolidated Net Sales

¥3,037.3 billion

旭化成の2024年度連結営業利益を示すグラフ

FY2024 Consolidated Operating Income

¥211.9 billion

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Characteristics of the Asahi Kasei Group

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Three business sectors of Healthcare, Homes, and Material

The Asahi Kasei Group operates in the three business sectors of Healthcare, Homes, and Material. We provide innovative solutions to various issues in the world, such as health and housing, digital transformation, and carbon neutrality.

DIVERSITY × SPECIALTY.

Diversity × Specialty

This approach combines the strengths of our diverse people and businesses, fully leveraging each area of expertise. By bringing together different perspectives and advanced technologies, we create new value that addresses the world’s issues.

Diverse management foundations
People and technologies

Within the Asahi Kasei Group, we have outstanding intangible assets including diverse human resources and a wide range of core technologies, intellectual property, and expertise that evolved from our roots in chemistry. We create new value by connecting these through a digital platform.

R&D

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The Asahi Kasei Group’s businesses and products

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Healthcare
Contributing to the lives of people through the provision of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices that meet unmet needs under the mission “Improve and save patients’ lives” (Pharmaceuticals, Life Science, and Critical Care businesses)
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Homes
Enabling secure and enriched living through the provision of high-quality, highly durable homes and construction materials, and various related services (Housing and Construction Materials businesses)
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Material
Providing sustainable solutions that contribute to a better life for people and the Earth by utilizing the technology and knowledge of materials and chemistry (Electronics, Car Interior, Energy & Infrastructure, Comfort Life, Performance Chemical, and Essential Chemical businesses)
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Special Content

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Interview with Dr. Akira Yoshino Development history and future outlook of lithium-ion battery
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Tomorrow’s Stories
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