Advancing “AminoScience” for Climate and Agriculture: The Ajinomoto Group on Innovation and Impact

In partnership with the World Climate Foundation, at COP30, our CEO Shigeo Nakamura highlights how solutions powered by “AminoScience” can support more sustainable agriculture.

At COP30, Nakamura points to bio-cycle and biostimulants as examples of how the Ajinomoto Group applies amino acid–based innovation to sustainability challenges. Bio-cycle refers to a circular system that returns fermentation co-products from amino acid production back to farmland, helping reuse resources and reduce waste.
Biostimulants, derived from these fermentation co-products, support crop growth while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and water, contributing to healthier soils and more resilient agriculture.

Agrifood systems account for more than 20% of global GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, yet receives only 4% of climate finance, Nakamura notes. Closing this gap is essential to achieving national climate targets like the Paris Agreement and to scaling science-based solutions through clearer policies, reduced risks, and stronger investment pipelines.

The Ajinomoto Group will continue working with partners worldwide to advance sustainable agrifood systems.

Click on the video below to watch his interview.