Ajinomoto Co Inc
Ajinomoto's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ajinomoto completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ajinomoto has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ajinomoto's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ajinomoto amounted to 1,283,791 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ajinomoto decreased by 19.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Ajinomoto's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ajinomoto were 767,084 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 512,652 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 516,707 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 49.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ajinomoto's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.76% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Ajinomoto use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Ajinomoto's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ajinomoto's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported 10,187,420 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Ajinomoto includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Ajinomoto's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,187,420 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 51.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ajinomoto 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ajinomoto disclose?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,296,947 tCOâ‚‚e (35.12%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 981,743 tCOâ‚‚e (26.58%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 587,760 tCOâ‚‚e (15.92%)
Ajinomoto's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ajinomoto's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported a total carbon footprint of 11,471,211 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.09% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Ajinomoto's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.69%.