Ajinomoto

Ajinomoto, a Japanese company operating in the Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing industry, has outlined significant climate commitments.

Carbon Emissions:

In the reporting year 2024, Ajinomoto reported total global emissions of approximately 10.99 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 675 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 444 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 9.87 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.

For the reporting year 2023, total global emissions were approximately 11.47 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 767 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 513 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 amounted to approximately 10.19 billion kg CO2e.

In 2022, total global emissions were around 12.08 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 974 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 612 million kg CO2e.

Previous years show emissions data as follows:

• 2021: Total emissions of approximately 12.56 billion kg CO2e.
• 2020: Total emissions of approximately 13.70 billion kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.97 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 11.82 billion kg CO2e.
• 2018: Total emissions of approximately 14.15 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.20 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.02 billion kg CO2e.
• 2017: Total emissions of approximately 14.29 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.24 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.07 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Ajinomoto has established robust climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to:

• Near-term targets:

  • A 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2018 as the base year. This target has been validated by the SBTi and is considered to be consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
  • A 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2018 base year. This target is also within the 1.5°C pathway.
  • Specific reductions are also targeted for Scope 1 (50.4% reduction by FY2030 from FY2018) and Scope 2 (50.4% reduction by FY2030 from FY2018) according to SBTi.
  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from Forests, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) by 36.4% by FY2030, with no deforestation in primary linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
  • A goal to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.

• Long-term targets:

  • Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by fiscal year 2050.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by FY2050.

Ajinomoto's climate commitments are cascaded from the ultimate parent company, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., and are recognised by the SBTi. The company is actively working towards these targets, with the near-term Scope 1 and 2 reduction goals being on track.