- Meeting targets for CO2 emissions per unit of production due to the exclusion of certain business units from the scope.
- Addressing food waste in manufacturing and at home.
- Securing sustainable procurement of critical raw materials like palm oil and paper.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2013-04 to 2014-03 reporting, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2K kilotonnes. 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
2.2K kilotonnes
2013-04 to 2014-03
Renewable Energy
6%
of total energy
Water Usage
82 million tonnes
2013-04 to 2014-03
Waste
200 kilotonnes
2013-04 to 2014-03
Energy Use
2.07 million MWh
2013-04 to 2014-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 to 2014-03 | 2.2K kilotonnes |
| 2011-04 to 2012-03 | 2.3K kilotonnes |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit of production by 26% compared to 2005 (target: at least 35%), reduced water consumption and discharged water per unit of production by 71% compared to 2005 (target: at least 70%), achieved 99.2% resource recovery ratio (target: 99%)
- Introduced biomass boilers at plants in Thailand and Brazil, reducing petroleum consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Developed and implemented resource-saving fermentation technologies.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production by at least 35% compared to 2005 by 2016.
- Increase renewable energy use ratio to at least 15% by 2016.
- Achieve “Zero waste caused by trouble” by 2016.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Global sustainabilityFood resourcesHealthy living