Ajinomoto

Ajinomoto's reported carbon emissions

Ajinomoto, operating in the Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing industry, reported a total of approximately 10.99 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the year 2024. This figure is comprised of approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and approximately 9.87 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Ajinomoto also aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by fiscal year 2050. The company's SBTi-verified targets reflect this commitment to ambitious reductions in line with climate science. For Scope 1 emissions in 2024, the company reported approximately 675.02 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, were approximately 444.36 million kg CO2e. Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions for 2024 are extensive, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 5.90 billion kg CO2e. Other significant contributors include upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, and the use of sold products at approximately 1.25 billion kg CO2e. In previous years, Ajinomoto's total emissions have varied. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 11.47 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 at approximately 1.28 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 10.19 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 12.08 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 & 2: approximately 1.59 billion kg CO2e; Scope 3: approximately 10.49 billion kg CO2e). In 2021, total emissions were approximately 12.56 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 & 2: approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e; Scope 3: approximately 10.95 billion kg CO2e). In 2020, total emissions were approximately 13.70 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 & 2: approximately 1.91 billion kg CO2e; Scope 3: approximately 11.79 billion kg CO2e). The company's climate commitments are global in scope, reflecting its operations across various regions. Ajinomoto's efforts are aligned with industry best practices and recognised sustainability frameworks.