- Increase in raw material prices
- Fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates
- Food safety issues
- Regulatory changes
- Shortage of labor
- High inflation and high interest rates impacting cost of living and disposable income
- Potential political instability in overseas markets
- Increasing ESG requirements leading to demand for alternative raw materials and plant-based proteins, reduction of food waste and “CLEAN LABEL” concept
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.9K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant). By scope: Scope 1: 7.8K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant); Scope 2: 8.0K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant). 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
15.9K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
25% (Bandar Enstek plant)
of total energy
Waste
212 tonnes/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
20.5M MWh/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 7.8K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.0K tCO2e/year (based on 5 months old plant + 7 months new plant) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17.9% reduction in total GHG emissions compared to FYE 31 March 2022
- 40% reduction in GHG emissions compared to FYE 31 March 2019 baseline (old plant)
- Relocated to a resource-efficient plant awarded the Green Building Index Silver Provisional Certification
- 25% reduction in total electricity consumption supplied by TNB (RM 151,000 per month savings) through solar panels in the new plant
- RM 1,760 savings on treated city water consumption through rainwater harvesting in the new plant
- 6.6% reduction in water consumption compared to FYE 31 March 2022
- 118.51 tonnes of plastic waste reduction achieved during reporting period
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 10% in FYE 31 March 2023, from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
- Reduce food loss to landfills by 50% in FYE 31 March 2025, from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by FYE 31 March 2026 from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
- Reduce food loss to landfill by 50% by FYE 31 March 2026 from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Zero Plastic Waste by FYE 31 March 2031
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by FYE 31 March 2031 from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
- Reduce food loss by 75% by FYE 31 March 2031 from FYE 31 March 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and Well-beingGlobal SustainabilityCommunity Care and Support