About the Ajinomoto Group
Our Philosophy
The Ajinomoto Group’s Philosophy serves as a compass for how we live, work, and innovate. It gives structure to our identity and drives our ambition to create a cycle of well-being for all human beings, our society, and our planet.
That philosophy is built on four interconnected ideas:
- Our shared value: The Ajinomoto Group Way (AGW)
- Our model for impact: ASV (Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value)
- Our reason for existence: Purpose
- Our founding aspiration: Corporate Slogan
AGW (Ajinomoto Group Way)
To turn vision into reality, we need more than goals. We need shared values and an orientation toward constantly honing our capabilities.
The Ajinomoto Group Way (AGW) is the base of Our Philosophy and defines the core values and behaviors that every member of the Ajinomoto Group works toward throughout daily work to realize the Group’s Purpose.
Here’s what we live by:
- Create New Value
- Create new, unique value from the customer-oriented perspective.
- Pioneer Spirit
- Continue to pursue possibilities and take on challenges.
- Social Contribution
- Confront social issues seriously and aim to co-create social value and economic value through operations with passions.
- Value People
- Aim to become a group in which all people working in the Ajinomoto Group can grow together and perform to the best of their ability to make their own lives fruitful and prosperous.
ASV (Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value)
It’s a way of solving social challenges through business while also creating sustainable economic value. When our work makes the world better, our business grows stronger, too.
ASV is woven into our strategy, our culture, and even our daily workflows. Whether it’s reducing food waste, developing nutrition solutions, or pioneering green technologies, we’re committed to actions that benefit both society and our shareholders.
Purpose
At the Ajinomoto Group, our origins lie in food, but our future is shaped by “AminoScience.” What began as a commitment to “Eat Well, Live Well.” has grown into something far more expansive: a purpose-driven vision that empowers every employee to improve well-being not only through nutrition, but across healthcare, sustainable innovation, and beyond.
This shift was inspired by voices across the Group. In 2023, we officially adopted Our Purpose — to contribute to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience.” — not just as a corporate ambition, but as a shared mission for all of us to live by.
Together, we’re pursuing two major goals:
- Extending the healthy life expectancy of 1 billion people; and
- Reducing environmental impact by 50%.
These are ambitious goals, but we believe they're within reach, especially when every person in the Ajinomoto Group is empowered to act on our Purpose, guided by their own “My Purpose”.
Corporate Slogan
Our slogan, “Eat Well, Live Well.” symbolizes our Purpose and is widely communicate throughout the world.
Looking Ahead
The Ajinomoto Group Philosophy is a living framework that shapes everything from our product design to partnerships, sustainability, and employee development.
By investing in intangible assets — especially our people — and creating value that loops back into society, we’re building a future where well-being and growth go hand in hand.
We hope you’ll join us on that journey.