SASB Reference Table

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

(1) (2)
SR: Material balance > Fuel, Purchased electricity, Purchased steam, etc. P47
(3)
CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Data Book > Environmental Data > Energy input, Composition of consumed energy (thermal equivalent)
SR: Material balance > Purchased electricity (derived from renewable energy) P47

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(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress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)
SR: Material balance > Water P47
SR: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Water use/intensity > Total water withdrawal P84-85
(2)
SR: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Performance P83
SR: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Water use/intensity > Total water consumption P84
SR: Conservation of water resources in production processes > Ratio of water consumed in regions with high water stress (Peru) P85
CS: IR > Library > Sustainability Report 2023 > 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

SR: Response to environmental laws and accidents P46

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

SR: Key Initiatives and Progress > Reduction rate of water consumption per production volume unit (vs. FY2005) P25
SR: Environmental management P45-48
SR: Conservation of water resources P83-86
AR: Principal initiatives for reducing environmental impact and for improving nutrition P83

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 2023, 62 of 74 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 FY2022

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

SR: Number of recalls and distribution collections by the Ajinomoto Group P95

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

SR: Percentage of products with high nutritional value* P31

*Products that meet the Ajinomoto Group criteria and that contribute to improving and enhancing the intake of important nutrients from an international public health perspective

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

SR: Addressing nutritional issues P28-40
SR: Addressing health issues P41-43
SR: Quality management P92-96
AR: Help Extend the Healthy Life Expectancy P80-83

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

SR: Incidents of non-compliance P91
No incidents in FY2022

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)
SR: Material balance > Packaging material P47
(2)
SR: Sustainable procurement of paper P80
(3)
SR: Recyclable plastic ratio P25
SR: Reducing plastic waste > Performance P65
SR: Use of containers and packaging and recycling implementation fee payments for household products P67

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

SR: Key Initiatives and Progress > Plastic usage P25
SR: Contribution to a circular economy P62-72
AR: Reduce our Environmental Impact > Plastic waste P78

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

SR: Key Initiatives and Progress > Sustainable procurement ratio P25
SR: Initiatives related to key raw materials P79-82
RSPO Annual Communication of Progress 2022

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 P20

Maize starch: 0%

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

SR: Initiatives related to key raw materials P79-82
SR: Ajinomoto Group supply chain P104-105
SR: Supply chain management P106