Ajinomoto
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., commonly known as Ajinomoto, is a leading global player in the food and biotechnology industries, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1909, the company has made significant strides in developing umami seasoning and a diverse range of food products, including frozen foods, seasonings, and amino acids. With a strong presence in Asia, North America, and Europe, Ajinomoto is renowned for its innovative approach to food solutions, focusing on health and nutrition. Its flagship product, monosodium glutamate (MSG), revolutionised flavour enhancement, setting the company apart in the competitive market. Ajinomoto's commitment to sustainability and quality has earned it a prominent position in the industry, with notable achievements in research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of culinary and nutritional advancements.
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Ajinomoto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,467,156,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 767,084,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 512,652,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 10,187,420,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Ajinomoto targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of production over the same period. Looking towards the long term, Ajinomoto has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a further reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Goods) by 72% by 2050, with a commitment to no deforestation in its supply chain by December 31, 2025. Ajinomoto's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,360,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 433,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,030,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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