External Evaluation

EcoVadis evaluates companies in 180 industries across 220 countries, based on "environment," "labor and human rights," "ethics" and "sustainable procurement". Ajinomoto Co., Inc. received a Gold rating* in recognition of its achievements in sustainability efforts.

The Nadeshiko Brand is an initiative aiming to introduce certain Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies that are outstanding in terms of encouraging the empowerment of women in workplace as attractive stocks for investors who emphasize improving corporate value in the mid and long term, thereby further accelerating companies’ efforts. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was selected for the Nadeshiko Brand.

The Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program honors organizations with exceptional Health and Productivity Management* practices based on their contributions to addressing community health-related challenges and implementing the health awareness efforts of Nippon Kenko Kaigi. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was chosen for the White 500 of the large enterprise category.

SX is an initiative in which a company strives to improve long-term and sustainable corporate value by synchronizing the sustainability of society with that of itself while carrying out the necessary management and business reforms to achieve such synchronization. The “SX Brands” are a group of progressive companies that are selected and awarded for enhancing their ability to create a source of funds for growth in a sustainable manner through SX to realize the improvement of corporate value.