Ajinomoto Co Inc
Ajinomoto's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ajinomoto's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ajinomoto amounted to 1,152,951 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ajinomoto decreased by 10.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ajinomoto's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ajinomoto were 675,022 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ajinomoto's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 444,362 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 477,929 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 53.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ajinomoto's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ajinomoto 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Ajinomoto use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Ajinomoto reported 9,870,610 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Ajinomoto's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,870,610 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 56.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 43.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ajinomoto reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ajinomoto 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ajinomoto disclose?
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Ajinomoto's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,245,292 tCO₂e (31.38%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,241,268 tCO₂e (31.28%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 610,676 tCO₂e (15.39%)
Ajinomoto's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ajinomoto’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 675,022 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,504 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 71.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ajinomoto's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ajinomoto's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 71.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.34 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ajinomoto rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ajinomoto ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ajinomoto among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Ajinomoto's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ajinomoto reported a total carbon footprint of 11,023,561 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.9% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ajinomoto's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.12%. a