Ajinomoto
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Ajinomoto Co., Inc., is headquartered in the Philippines and operates extensively across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1909, Ajinomoto has established itself as a leader in the food and biotechnology industries, focusing on the production of seasonings, processed foods, and amino acids. The company is best known for its flagship product, MSG (monosodium glutamate), which enhances the umami flavour in various dishes. Ajinomoto's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers and chefs alike. With a strong market presence, Ajinomoto continues to achieve notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and health-focused product development, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the food sector.
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Ajinomoto's score of 16 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ajinomoto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,467,156,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 767,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 512,652,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 10,187,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Ajinomoto has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from about 14,145,962,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the latest figure in 2023. The company has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which combined totalled approximately 1,279,736,000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 2,212,692,000 kg CO2e in 2018. However, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. Ajinomoto's commitment to addressing climate change is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,196,969,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,015,723,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,933,270,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Ajinomoto is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
