Sustainability

Sustainability

Our goal as the Ajinomoto Group is to contribute to the well-being of all human beings, our society, and our planet. Though global challenges around food and health are becoming more diverse, we are committed to addressing these challenges, and by working with local partners throughout our value chain, we will lead the change for a better world.

The Important Actions that We Will Take

Importance Actions
  • Contribute to the health and well-being of people around the world through
    "Eat Well, Live Well."
  • Contribute to a circular economy for global sustainability
  • Contribute to a society that respects diversity and inclusion
    for all, enabling workers to fulfill their potential

Our Position and Approach to Sustainability

Position Approach
  • Work with business partners to create new value
    "with a consumer-oriented approach"
    and "across the value chain"
  • Value scientific approach and innovation
  • Respect the customs and culture of each country and region
  • Engage in dialogue and collaborate with all stakeholders

Approach to Sustainability for 2030 Outcomes

The Ajinomoto Group aims to contribute to the well-being of all human beings, our society, and our planet with "AminoScience." To this end, we believe it is necessary to achieve two outcomes by 2030, namely, to help extend the healthy life expectancy of 1 billion people and to reduce our environmental impact by 50%.

The business of the Ajinomoto Group is supported by sound food systems*, or in other words, stable access to food resources and a verdant natural environment supporting these resources. At the same time, our business operations also have a major impact on the environment.

 

Amino Science

 

 

Sustainable Food System
2030 Outcomes
Reduce our
Environmental Impact
by 50%

Reduce environment impact and regeneration of the environment in 4 areas:

Greenhouse Gases

Greenhouse Gases

Food Loss and Waste

Food Loss and Waste

Plastic Waste

Plastic Waste

Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable Procurement

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's Target & Measures
CO2 EMISSIONS
VS FY2018
Solar Panel
Introduction of Solar Panel
Light Fuel Oil
Introduction of Natural Gas to replace Light Fuel Oil
REDUCTION
80 %
FY2030
PRODUCTION
0 TONNE
FY2030
ZERO PLASTIC WASTE
VS FY2018
Mono
Promotion of Mono-materialisation
FOOD LOSS
VS FY2018
Food Loss
Optimise food usage and reduce food disposal while minimising impact to the environment
REDUCTION
75 %
FY2030
2030 Outcomes
Help Extend
the Healthy Life Expectancy
of 1 Billion People

Promote better health and life through the Ajinomoto Group's approach to nutrition.

well balanced meal

  • Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's Sustainability Statement

    The Ajinomoto brand is world-renowned as the first umami seasoning to be produced based on glutamic acid, an amino acid that functions as the building block of protein. The legacy of this initial success led to global expansion and the establishment of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad in 1961.

    Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is committed to creating a business that has sustainability at the heart of our operations. Our sustainability strategy is guided by Ajinomoto Group's Creating Shared Value (ASV) philosophy as we continue to stay true to our promise to contribute to the greater wellness of people worldwide to "Eat Well, Live Well."

    Eat Well, Live Well

    We remain consistent in our sustainable practices and committed to our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives while upholding the ASV philosophy of focusing on promoting human welfare, contributing to agricultural security and addressing global sustainability issues.

    Within our Sustainability Governance Structure, the Risk Management Committee (RMC) collaborates closely with the Environment, Social and Governance Committee (ESGC).

    Sustainability Governance Structure
    Stakeholder Engagement

    Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad engages with our stakeholder groups locally and internationally through various channels to understand their concerns and address critical issues which, consequently, have a positive impact on our ESG progress and practices.

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    Material Sustainability Matters

    The importance of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's material sustainability matters, both to our stakeholders as well as the business, propels us in determining focus areas and potential impacts in terms of the economy, society and environment. Through this identification, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is empowered to maintain economic vitality while being a responsible corporate citizen.

    Material Sustainability Matters

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About Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Aligned with our commitment to sustainability, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (AMB) consistently addresses ESG priorities. As a leading seasoning and food manufacturer, AMB has implemented proactive initiatives and forged strategic partnerships to regenerate the environment, promote well-being of the community and foster ethical business practices.

  • Our ESG Framework and Its Contribution to the UN SDGs
    Our ESG Framework

    Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's ESG Framework defines the Company's Vision and Mission in relation to our commitments to the UN SDGs as well as our four Sustainability Pillars. Our Sustainability Pillars act as a guide to the Company's ESG initiatives throughout our value chain. It also provides a structure to categorise and prioritise our ESG matters so that sustainability is ensured across our operations.

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    Contribution to the UN SDGs

    Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's support of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is reflected in our adoption of 8 UN SDGs that closely relate to the environmental, social and economic aspects of our operations.

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Regeneration of the Environment

What we do today, affects the Earth for generations to come.

By 2030, we aim to reduce our environmental impact by 50%. Discover more of our initiatives in the sections below.

Promoting Well-being through Community Empowerment

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is committed to empowering our employees, suppliers and customers with sustainable practices across our value chain, with robust measures in place for the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We also strive to make a difference in local communities with corporate responsibility programmes throughout the year.

Fostering Ethical Business Practices

Good governance is at the heart of our company. We have put in place strong and effective governance system to achieve our goals and manage risks and opportunities.