GRI Standards Content Index

GRI 102:	General Disclosures
102-1	Name of the organization	SDB: Back cover IR: Corporate Data P79
102-2	Activities, brands, products, and services	IR: The Ajinomoto Group Now P5-6 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group CS: IR > Business Introduction
102-3	Location of headquarters	SDB: Back cover IR: Corporate Data P79 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group > Company Overview
102-4	Location of operations	IR: Global Network P77-78 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group > Global Network
102-5	Ownership and legal form	IR: Corporate Data P79 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group > Company Overview
102-6	Markets served	IR: The Ajinomoto Group Now P5-6 FR: P4-6 SR: P8 CS: IR > Business Introduction
102-7	Scale of the organization	IR: Performance Data P73-76 IR: Corporate Data P79 SR: P2, P94 FR: P1-3, P14 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group > At a glance CS: IR > Library > IR Data Book (Investor's Guide) CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data
102-8	Information on employees and other workers	CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data
102-9	Supply chain	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40-44 SDB: Supply chain management P87
102-10	Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data SR: P206 The Ajinomoto Group has access to information on major suppliers in Japan, but cannot disclose it as it is confidential.
102-11	Precautionary Principle or approach	SDB: Framework for ESG and sustainability P3 SDB: Risk management P98 SR: P23-25 FR: P9-12 AGP: TOP The Ajinomoto Group selects material risks that should be managed across the organization by considering from a holistic viewpoint their respective impacts, probabilities, seriousness, and other factors and take precautionary approach. The Ajinomoto Group has established and adheres to the Ajinomoto Group Policies (AGP) as foundational/universal principles and as a code of conduct related to its business activities.
102-12	External initiatives	SDB: Initiatives to resolve nutritional issues P26-27 SDB: Initiatives related to TCFD, SBT, and RE100 P61 SDB: Endorsing the TCFD P65-66 SDB: Cooperation with outside organizations P75 CS: IR > Non-Financial(ESG) > Participation in Initiatives CS: Sustainability > Commitment to the UN Global Compact Each Ajinomoto Group company participates due to necessity, and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. discloses a list of organizations the Company participates.
102-13	Membership of associations	CS: IR > Non-Financial(ESG) Each Ajinomoto Group company participates due to necessity, and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. discloses a list of organizations the Company participates.
102-14	Statement from senior decision-maker	IR: Message from the President and CEO P7-14 IR: IR > Management Strategy > Message to Investors CS: Sustainabiliy > Message from the President and CEO
102-16	Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior	SDB: Our philosophy P2 SDB: Employee engagement P52-53 IR: Our Roots P3-4 IR: The Ajinomoto Group’s Transformation P18 IR: ASV Awards accelerating ASV as one’s own initiative P58 CS: About Us > About the Ajinomoto Group AGP: TOP
102-18	Governance structure	SDB: Framework for ESG and sustainability P3 IR: Corporate Governance P61-68 PCG: Chapter 4 P6-8, Chapter 6 P12-13 CGR: P5-14 SR: P54-61 CS: IR > Management Strategy > Corporate Governance / Management
102-40	List of stakeholder groups	SDB: Stakeholder engagement P6
102-41	Collective bargaining agreements	SDB: Labor-Management Relations P54 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data
102-42	Identifying and selecting stakeholders	SDB: Stakeholder engagement P6 Stakeholders are selected and engaged for collaboration based on their relevance to Group business and the materiality of issues identified.
102-43	Approach to stakeholder engagement	SDB: How we identify material issues P4 SDB: Stakeholder engagement P6
102-44	Key topics and concerns raised	SDB: Expectations and recommendations from external stakeholders P7-9
102-45	Entities included in the consolidated financial statements	SR: P10-13
102-46	Defining report content and topic Boundaries	SDB: Editorial Policy P1 SDB: How we identify material issues P4 SDB: Ajinomoto Group materiality P5
102-47	List of material topics	SDB: Ajinomoto Group materiality P5 IR: Ajinomoto Group outcomes P35-36 SR: P24-25 CS: Sustainability > Materiality
102-48	Restatements of information	N/A
102-49	Changes in reporting	SDB: Ajinomoto Group materiality P5
102-50	Reporting period	SDB: Period covered by this report P1
102-51	Date of most recent report	SDB: Back cover
102-52	Reporting cycle	SDB: Back cover
102-53	Contact point for questions regarding the report	SDB: Back cover
102-54	Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards	This content index
102-55	GRI content index	This content index
102-56	External assurance	SDB: Material balance P62-63 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data The Ajinomoto Group has not obtained third-party assurance for the report as a whole, but obtained only for a portion of environmental data and Personnel and labor-related data.

GRI 201:	Economic Performance
	Management approach disclosures	SR: P15-22 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Global Tax AGP: Group Shared Policy on Fraud and Defalcation Prevention
201-1	Direct economic value generated and distributed	SDB: Appropriate competitive behavior P105 IR: Financial Capital Strategy P27-31 SR: P2-4 FR: P1-12 CS: IR > Financial(Highlight) Corporate tax paid amount and percentage (FY2019) Japan ¥3,039 million/14% Asia ¥10,508 million/49% Americas ¥5,308 million/24% EMEA* ¥2,799 million/13% *EMEA: Europe, the Middle East and Africa
201-2	Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change	SDB: Endorsing the TCFD P65-66 SDB: Identification of key raw materials P83 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P41-43
201-3	Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans	SR: P108, P147, P152 FR: P70 As defined benefit plans, the Ajinomoto Group has created a corporate pension plan, welfare pension plan, and lump sum retirement benefit plan. Some consolidated subsidiaries have created defined contribution plans in addition to defined benefit plans. Percentage of salary contributed by employee or employer is 21.5%.
201-4	Financial assistance received from government	Data not collected.

GRI 202:	Market Presence
	Management approach disclosures
202-1	Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage	Data not collected.
202-2	Proportion of senior management hired from the local community	SDB: Diversity promotion performance P57-58 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data

GRI 203:	Indirect Economic Impacts
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Contribution to solve food and health issues) P11 SDB: Approach (Rapid response to consumer lifestyle changes) P31 IR: Our vision for 2030 P33-34
203-1	Infrastructure investments and services supported
203-2	Significant indirect economic impacts	SDB: Amino acid functions and technical applications P13 SDB: Contribution to nutritional issues P15-27 SDB: Contribution to health issues P28-30 SDB: Improving product accessibility P33-34 SDB: Contribution to sustainable agriculture P92-93 IR: Ajinomoto Group outcomes P35-36 IR: Approach to Nutrition P37-40 CS: Nutrition AGP: 1. Initiatives to Improve Nutrition

GRI 204:	Procurement Practices
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Initiatives related to key raw materials P83-86 SDB: Supply chain management P87 SDB: Animal welfare P88-89 SDB: Transparent and fair business practices P104 IR: Ajinomoto Group outcomes P35-36 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P41 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions
204-1	Proportion of spending on local suppliers

GRI 205:	Anti-corruption
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Compliance P102-105
205-1	Operations assessed for risks related to corruption	No cases
205-2	Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures	SDB: Compliance P102-105
205-3	Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken	No cases

GRI 206:	Anti-competitive Behavior
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Compliance P102-105
206-1	Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices	No cases

GRI 301:	Materials
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-61 SDB: Approach (Contribution to a circular economy) P71 SDB: Container and packaging design for the environment P73 SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Identification of key raw materials P83 SDB: Animal welfare P88-89 SDB: Reduction of impact in amino acid fermentation production P90-91 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions
301-1	Materials used by weight or volume	SDB: Material balance P62 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
301-2	Recycled input materials used	SDB: Sustainable procurement of paper P84 The Ajinomoto Group uses recycled materials for some of its packaging materials and discloses these activities. Other data uncollected.
301-3	Reclaimed products and their packaging materials	SDB: Reduction of waste across product lifecyclesr P72-77 SDB: Sustainable procurement of paper P84 The Ajinomoto Group uses recycled materials for some of its packaging materials and discloses these activities.

GRI 302:	Energy
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-61 SDB: Approach (Climate change adaptation and mitigation) P64 IR: Initiatives against climate change P42 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
302-1	Energy consumption within the organization	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain P67-68 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
302-2	Energy consumption outside of the organization	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Initiatives in transportation P68-69 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
302-3	Energy intensity	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Initiatives in transportation P68-69 SDB: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
302-4	Reduction of energy consumption	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Reducing environmental impact through on-site ammonia production P67 SDB: Initiatives in transportation P68-69 SDB: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Reducing livestock nitrogen emissions with feed-use amino acids P70 The Ajinomoto Group discloses information only on products for which energy consumption can be reduced at time of use.

GRI 303:	Water and Effluents
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-60 SDB: Approach (Conservation of water resources) P94 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
303-1	Interactions with water as a shared resource	SDB: Expanding the supply of highly biodegradable amino acid-based surfactants P77 SDB: Forest conservation at water sources P96
303-2	Management of water discharge-related impacts	Each factory is located in an area considered appropriate within its country/region; none of these areas are categorized as a protected area or area of high biodiversity value. Every factory voluntarily carries out local biodiversity conservation such as by planting vegetation or installing ponds. (Representative example: Tokai Plant, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.) In addition to the above, each factory discharges water of a quality exceeding the wastewater quality standards set by their local administrative authority, and thus has no impact on the conservation of local biodiversity.
303-3	Water withdrawal	SDB: Material balance P62 SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes P95 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
303-4	Water discharge	SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes P95 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
303-5	Water consumption	SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes P95 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data

GRI 304:	Biodiversity
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-61 SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
304-1	Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas	Each factory is located in an area considered appropriate within its country/region; none of these areas are categorized as a protected area or area of high biodiversity value. Every factory voluntarily carries out local biodiversity conservation such as by planting vegetation or installing ponds. (Representative example: Tokai Plant, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.)
304-2	Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity	Each factory discharges water of a quality exceeding the wastewater quality standards set by their local administrative authority, and thus has no impact on the conservation of local biodiversity.
304-3	Habitats protected or restored	Each factory is located in an area considered appropriate within its country/region; none of these areas are categorized as a protected area or area of high biodiversity value. Every factory voluntarily carries out local biodiversity conservation such as by planting vegetation or installing ponds. (Representative example: Tokai Plant, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.)
304-4	IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations	Each factory is located in an area considered appropriate within its country/region; none of these areas are categorized as a protected area or area of high biodiversity value. Every factory voluntarily carries out local biodiversity conservation such as by planting vegetation or installing ponds. (Representative example: Tokai Plant, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.)

GRI 305:	Emissions
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-61 SDB: Approach (Climate change adaptation and mitigation) P64 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P42-43 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions	SDB: Material balance P62-63 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P42-43 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data The Ajinomoto Group discloses Scope 1 emissions (including base year emissions); these emissions cover only carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing energy sources. Some of the raw materials used by the Ajinomoto Group are a source of carbon dioxide emissions, which arise from the fermentation of renewable plants, etc., and subsequent wastewater treatment. Due to the renewable nature of these raw materials, these emissions are considered net zero, following the same thinking as biomass combustion. See 302-1 for standards and information sources used.
305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions	SDB: Material balance P62-63 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P42-43 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data The Ajinomoto Group discloses Scope 2 emissions (both location and market-based; including base year emissions); these emissions cover only carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing energy sources. See 302-1 for standards and information sources used.
305-3	Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions	SDB: Material balance P62-63 IR: Approach to Coexisting with Communities and the Earth P42-43 The Ajinomoto Group discloses Scope 3 emissions (including base year emissions); these emissions cover only carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing energy sources. Some of the raw materials used by the Ajinomoto Group are a source of carbon dioxide emissions, which arise from the fermentation of renewable plants, etc., and subsequent wastewater treatment. Due to the renewable nature of these raw materials, these emissions are considered net zero, following the same thinking as biomass combustion. See 302-1 for standards and information sources used.
305-4	GHG emissions intensity	SDB: Material balance P62-63 SDB: KPI (Climate change adaptation and mitigation) P64 SDB: Management of fluorocarbons P68 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data The Ajinomoto Group calculates GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) using total production volume as a denominator.
305-5	Reduction of GHG emissions	SDB: Material balance P62-63 SDB: KPI (Climate change adaptation and mitigation) P64 SDB: Management of fluorocarbons P68 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data The Ajinomoto Group calculates GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) using total production volume as a denominator.
305-6	Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)	SDB: Management of fluorocarbons P68 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data The Ajinomoto Group does not disclose emissions of ODS as they are used cyclically in equipment such as freezers. The Group discloses historical changes in the number of freezers it owns that use chlorofluorocarbons and the amount of CFCs it replenishes.
305-7	Nitrogen oxides (NOx) , sulfur oxides (SOx) , and other significant air emissions	CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data

GRI 306:	Waste
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-60 SDB: Approach (Contribution to a circular economy) P71 SDB: Reducing plastic waste P73 SDB: Cooperation with outside organizations P75 SDB: Approach (Reduction of food loss and waste) P78 SDB: Contribution to reducing food loss and waste P79 IR: Reduction of plastic waste P44 IR: Reducing food loss and waste P45 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
306-2	Waste by type and disposal method	SDB: Reduction of waste across product lifecycles P72 SDB: Food loss and waste reduction targets P79 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data
306-3	Significant spills	SDB: Response to environmental laws and accidents P60 The Ajinomoto Group does not disclose spill locations and volumes as it is confidential.
306-4	Transport of hazardous waste	Not disclosed as it is confidential.

GRI 307:	Environmental Compliance
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Environmental Management P59-60 SDB: Approach (Climate change adaptation and mitigation) P64 SDB: Approach (Contribution to a circular economy) P71 SDB: Environmental assessment of containers and packaging P76 SDB: Approach (Reduction of food loss and waste) P78 SDB: Food loss and waste reduction targets P79 SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Approach (Conservation of water resources) P94 SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes P95 SDB: Compliance framework P102 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability
307-1	Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations	SDB: Response to environmental laws and accidents P60 There were no violation in fiscal 2019.

GRI 308:	Supplier Environmental Assessment
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Reduction of food loss and waste) P78 SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Supply chain management P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions
308-1	New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain (Raw materials procurement) P40 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions 100% of new suppliers are selected based on the Group Shared Policy for Suppliers and the Guidelines for Group Shared Policy for Suppliers, which include environmental criteria.
308-2	Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken	The Ajinomoto Group does not disclose the number of suppliers covered by its environmental impact assessments. The Group does not have a business agreement with any supplier that has significant negative impacts.

GRI 401:	Employment
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Diverse talent) P49 SDB: Human resource management framework P50 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety
401-1	New employee hires and employee turnover	CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data Age data uncollected.
401-2	Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees	Not disclosed as it is confidential.
401-3	Parental leave	CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data Data on number of employees who returned to work during the reporting period are not collected.

GRI 402:	Labor/Management Relations
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Labor-management relations P54
402-1	Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes	Specified in labor agreements but not disclosed as it is confidential.

GRI 403:	Occupational Health and Safety
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Health and productivity management P55-56 SDB: Occupational safety and health management P99-100 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety
403-1	Occupational health and safety management system	SDB: Occupational safety and health management P99-100
403-2	Occupational health services	SDB: Occupational safety and health activities P100-101
403-3	Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation	SDB: Health and productivity management P55-56 SDB: Occupational safety and health activities P100-101
403-4	Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety	SDB: Labor-management relations P54 SDB: Occupational safety and health P99-101
403-5	Worker training on occupational health and safety	SDB: Employee occupational safety and health education P101
403-6	Promotion of worker health	SDB: Workplace nutrition improvement P22 SDB: Health and productivity management P55-56
403-7	Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships	SDB: Occupational safety and health activities P100-101
403-8	Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system	Data not collected.
403-9	Work-related injuries	SDB: Major accidents and incidents P100 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data
403-10	Work-related ill health	SDB: Major accidents and incidents P100 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data

GRI 404:	Training and Education
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Diverse talent) P49 SDB: Human resource management framework P50-51 IR: Enhancing Human Capital P57-60 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety
404-1	Average hours of training per year per employee	SDB: Develop skills to better resolve issues P51 Data not collected by gender/employee category.
404-2	Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs	SDB: Develop skills to better resolve issues P51 SDB: Employee engagement P52 IR: Enhancing Human Capital P57-60
404-3	Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career	100% (calculated only for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.)

GRI 405:	Diversity and Equal Opportunity
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Diverse talent) P49 SDB: Diversity and inclusion P57 IR: Diversity and inclusion for corporate culture transformation P60 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety
405-1	Diversity of governance bodies and employees	SDB: Diversity & inclusion promotion performance P57-58 SDB: Approach (Strong corporate governance) P97 IR: Basic approach to corporate governance P63-64 PCG: Composition and Diversity of the Board of Directors P6-7 CGR: P2 SR: P62-66 CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data
405-2	Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men	SDB: Compensation and benefits P54

GRI 406:	Non-discrimination
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Diversity and inclusion P57-58 IR: Diversity and inclusion for corporate culture transformation P60 AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety
406-1	Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken	SDB: Hotline (whistleblowing) P53 SDB: Bolstering our internal reporting hotline (whistleblowing) P103 SDB: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Personnel and Labor-Related Data

GRI 407:	Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Supply chain management P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights
407-1	Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk	The Ajinomoto Group audits suppliers in accordance with group policies and provides corrective guidance as needed. The details of these activities are confidential and therefore not disclosed.

GRI 408:	Child Labor
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights
408-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor	SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights The Ajinomoto Group respects the rights of children and strongly condemns child labor in all its forms. The Ajinomoto Group is not aware of any cases of child labor within its own operations or its those of its suppliers.

GRI 409:	Forced or Compulsory Labor
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights
409-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor	SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights The Ajinomoto Group strongly condemns forced labor in all its forms. The Ajinomoto Group is not aware of any cases of forced labor within its own operations or its those of its suppliers.

GRI 410:	Security Practices
	Management approach disclosures	N/A
410-1	Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures	N/A

GRI 411:	Rights of Indigenous Peoples
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Human rights due diligence P87
411-1	Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples	No cases

GRI 412:	Human Rights Assessment
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights
412-1	Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments	SDB: Human rights due diligence P87
412-2	Employee training on human rights policies or procedures	SDB: Human rights awareness and education activities for employees P58
412-3	Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening	Not disclosed as it is confidential.

GRI 413:	Local Communities
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Relationships with local communities P110 AGP: 7. Working with Local Communities
413-1	Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs	Data not collected.
413-2	Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities	No cases

GRI 414:	Supplier Social Assessment
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40 SDB: Approach (Reduction of food loss and waste) P78 SDB: Approach (Sustainable materials sourcing) P82 SDB: Initiatives related to key raw materials P83 SDB: Supply chain management P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights
414-1	New suppliers that were screened using social criteria	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40 SDB: Supply chain management P87 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions All new suppliers undergo screening based on social selection criteria in accordance with Group policy.
414-2	Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain (Production) P40-41 SDB: Human rights due diligence P87 The Ajinomoto Group audits suppliers in accordance with group policies and provides corrective guidance as needed. This information is confidential and therefore not disclosed.

GRI 415:	Public Policy
	Management approach disclosures	AGP: Group Shared Policy on Political Activities and Political Contributions
415-1	Political contributions	Japan: In FY2020, donated 5 mil. Yen to “Kokumin Seiji Kyokai” (The People’s Political Association, the ruling Party’s foundation), 5 mil. Yen to “The Consumer Goods Forum,” 0.1 mil. Yen to “Keidanren Ishizaka Memorial Foundation,” and 1 mil. Yen to “Nutrition Japan Public Private Platform.”

GRI 416:	Customer Health and Safety
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Appropriate communications and information sharing P35 SDB: Approach (Assurance of product safety) P36 SDB: Quality management P37-39 SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40-44 SDB: Livestock traceability survey P89 AGP: 2. Provision of Safe, High-Quality Products and Services AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions
416-1	Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40-44 SDB: Livestock traceability survey P89
416-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services	SDB: Initiatives to reduce quality-related complaints and incidents P40-41

GRI 417:	Marketing and Labeling
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Approach (Rapid response to consumer lifestyle changes) P31 SDB: Appropriate communications and information sharing P35 SDB: Approach (Assurance of product safety) P36 SDB: Quality management P37-39 SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40-44 SDB: Disseminating information on MSG safety and benefits P45-48 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Package Description AGP: Group Shared Policy on Marketing Communications
417-1	Requirements for product and service information and labeling	SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P40-44 SDB: Ajinomoto Group eco-labels: Aji-na Eco and Hotto-suru Eco P77 CS: Sustainability > Aji-na Eco mark (Japanese only)
417-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling	SDB: Initiatives to reduce quality-related complaints and incidents P40-41
417-3	Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications	SDB: Appropriate communications and information sharing P35

GRI 418:	Customer Privacy
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Cybersecurity and personal information management P108-109 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Information Security AGP: Group Shared Policy on Privacy
418-1	Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data	No cases

GRI 419:	Socioeconomic Compliance
	Management approach disclosures	SDB: Compliance P102-105 AGP: 11. Establishment and Implementation of Good Governance
419-1	Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area	No cases

SDB: Sustainability Data Book 2020	SR: Securities Report (FY2019)(Japanese version only)
IR: Integrated Report 2020	FR: Financial Report 2020
PCG: Principle on Corporate Governance	CS: Corporate Website
CGR: Corporate Governance Report 2020	AGP: Ajinomoto Group Policies

General Standard Disclosures