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Ajinomoto Co Inc
Ajinomoto's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Ajinomoto conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 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 Waste Recovered | 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 Hazardous Waste Generated | 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 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Ajinomoto generated a total of 1,696,272metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 98.19% of Ajinomoto's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.81% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Ajinomoto's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Ajinomoto's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported a total waste generation of 1,696,272 metric tonnes, of which 98.19% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Ajinomoto has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has Ajinomoto reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Ajinomoto's total waste generation decreased by 27.29%, including a further 7.2% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Ajinomoto's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Ajinomoto’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Ajinomoto’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Ajinomoto’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Ajinomoto generated a total of 1,696,272 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 5.69% of Ajinomoto's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.94.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Ajinomoto’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Ajinomoto reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Ajinomoto's total waste generation decreased by 27.29%, with an additional 7.2% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, Ajinomoto saw a long-term increase of 58.32% in hazardous waste share, but a 2.04% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, while Ajinomoto is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.a
How does Ajinomoto treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Ajinomoto reported that 96,507 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.69% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (99.81%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Ajinomoto has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a