SASB Reference Table

(1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity, (3) percentage renewable

(1) (2)
SDB: Material balance > Fuel, Purchased electricity, Purchased steam, etc. P71
(3)
CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data > Energy input, Composition of consumed energy (thermal equivalent)

Total energy consumed is disclosed in TJ.

(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress

(1)
SDB: Material balance > Water P71
SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Water use/intensity > Total water withdrawal, Total water use P110
(2)
SDB: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Percentage of water consumed in regions with high baseline water stress P109
CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data > Water use/intensity
CDP Water Security

Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quantity and/or quality permits, standards, and regulations

SDB: Response to environmental laws and accidents P69
One case of violation in fiscal 2020

Description of water management risks and discussion of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks

SDB: Environmental management P68-70
SDB: Conservation of water resources P108-110
IR: Approach to reducing our environmental impact by 50% P33

Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit (1) non-conformance rate and (2) associated corrective action rate for (a) major and (b) minor non-conformances

N/A

The Ajinomoto Group encourages Group companies to acquire and maintain ISO 9001 certification. As of March 2021, 57 of 78 eligible Group companies have acquired ISO 9001 certification. In response to customer requests or other cases, the Group acquires certification of other standards such as FSSC 22000 approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

Percentage of ingredients sourced from Tier 1 supplier facilities certified to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized food safety certification program

Not disclosed

(1) Total number of notices of food safety violation received, (2) percentage corrected

No violation in fiscal 2020

(1) Number of recalls issued and (2) total amount of food product recalled

SDB: Number of recalls and distribution collections by the Ajinomoto Group P52

Revenue from products labeled and/or marketed to promote health and nutrition attributes

Not disclosed

Discussion of the process to identify and manage products and ingredients related to nutritional and health concerns among consumers

SDB: Contribution to solve food and health issues P20-39
SDB: Assurance of product safety P47-57

Percentage of advertising impressions (1) made on children and (2) made on children promoting products that meet dietary guidelines

Not disclosed

Revenue from products labeled as (1) containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and (2) non-GMO

Not disclosed

Number of incidents of non-compliance with industry or regulatory labeling and/or marketing codes

SDB: Incidents of non-compliance P46
No incidents in fiscal 2020

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with labeling and/or marketing practices

Not disclosed

(1) Total weight of packaging, (2) percentage made from recycled and/or renewable materials, and (3) percentage that is recyclable, reusable, and/or compostable

(1)
SDB: Material balance > Packaging material P71
(2)
SDB: Amount of used household product containers and packaging; recycling implementation fees P88
(3)
SDB: Sustainable procurement of paper P100

Discussion of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle

SDB: Contribution to a circular economy P85-92
IR: Approach to reducing our environmental impact by 50% P33-34

Percentage of food ingredients sourced that are certified to third-party environmental and/or social standards, and percentages by standard

SDB: Initiatives related to key raw materials P98-101
RSPO Annual Communication of Progress 2019

Suppliers’ social and environmental responsibility audit (1) non-conformance rate and (2) associated corrective action rate for (a) major and (b) minor non-conformances

Not disclosed

The Ajinomoto Group audits suppliers in accordance with Group policies and provides corrective guidance as needed.

Percentage of food ingredients sourced from regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress

CDP Water Security P10

Maize starch: 0%

List of priority food ingredients and discussion of sourcing risks due to environmental and social considerations

SDB: Initiatives related to key raw materials P98-101
SDB: Supply chain management P102-103