Ajinomoto

Ajinomoto, operating within the Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2024: Ajinomoto reported total GHG emissions of approximately 10,989,993,000 kg CO2e. This breaks down into:
  • Scope 1: Approximately 675,022,000 kg CO2e.
  • Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 444,362,000 kg CO2e.
  • Scope 3: Approximately 9,870,610,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: Total emissions were approximately 11,467,156,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 767,084,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 512,652,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 10,187,420,000 kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions were approximately 12,077,801,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 973,780,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 611,712,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 10,492,309,000 kg CO2e.
• 2021: Total emissions amounted to approximately 12,559,801,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,005,363,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 606,594,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 10,947,844,000 kg CO2e.
• 2020: Total emissions were approximately 13,698,305,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,008,811,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 901,789,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 11,787,705,000 kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,973,690,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 11,821,564,000 kg CO2e.
• 2018: Total emissions were approximately 14,145,962,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 1,196,969,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 1,015,723,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 11,933,270,000 kg CO2e.
• 2017: Total emissions were approximately 14,289,107,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,244,676,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (Market-based) at approximately 1,072,248,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was also reported.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,270,429,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (Market-based) emissions were approximately 1,121,770,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2015: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,251,654,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (Market-based) emissions were approximately 1,101,529,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2014: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,167,816,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (Market-based) emissions were approximately 1,143,380,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Ajinomoto has set ambitious climate targets, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

• Net Zero: The company aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions by fiscal year 2050.
• Near-term Targets:
  • Ajinomoto commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
  • Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% within the same timeframe.
  • A specific target aims to reduce Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 36.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year, with a commitment to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
• Long-term Targets:
  • Ajinomoto commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
  • The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
  • The target boundary for these long-term reductions includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.

These commitments underscore Ajinomoto's dedication to decarbonisation across its value chain.