Ajinomoto Co Inc
Ajinomoto's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2025, Ajinomoto has disclosed 7 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Ajinomoto ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12), Scope 3 - Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13), Scope 3 - Franchises (Cat. 14), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12), Scope 3 - Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13), Scope 3 - Franchises (Cat. 14), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2050 |
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Insights into Ajinomoto's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2025, Ajinomoto has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a
Does Ajinomoto have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2025, Ajinomoto has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a
Ajinomoto's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50.4% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 1,961,516 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018. a
As of 2024, Ajinomoto is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 85.18% of the planned reduction. a
Ajinomoto's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Ajinomoto have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2025, Ajinomoto has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
Ajinomoto's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 9,876,834 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018. a
As of 2024, Ajinomoto is lagging behind on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 42.23% of the planned reduction. a