Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M t-CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 767.1K t-CO2e; Scope 2: 512.7K t-CO2e; Scope 3: 10.2M t-CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.3M t-CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
38%
of total energy
Water Usage
58.4M m3
2023
Waste
19.4K tons
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 767.1K t-CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 512.7K t-CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.2M t-CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3M t-CO2e |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 12.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 12.1M tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| 2009-04 to 2010-03 | 2.2M t-CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2,212,692 t-CO2e in FY2018 to 1,279,736 t-CO2e in FY2023
- Reduced water consumption per production volume unit by 78% from FY2005 to FY2023
- Increased water recycling or reuse proportion to 27% in FY2023
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissions reductionWater resource conservationWaste 3RsFood loss and waste reduction