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Ajinomoto Group Sustainability Data Book 2019 has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.
GRI 102: General Disclosures | ||
102-1 | Name of the organization |
SDB: Back cover IR: Corporate Data P65 |
102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services |
IR: The Ajinomoto Group Now P3-4 CS: About Us > Corporate Data |
102-3 | Location of headquarters |
SDB: Back cover IR: Corporate Data P65 CS: About Us > Corporate Data |
102-4 | Location of operations |
IR: Global Network P63-64 CS: About Us > Corporate Data |
102-5 | Ownership and legal form |
IR: Corporate Data P65 CS: About Us > Corporate Data |
102-6 | Markets served |
IR: The Ajinomoto Group Now P3-4 FR: P4-6 SR: P7 |
102-7 | Scale of the organization |
IR: The Ajinomoto Group Now P4 IR: Performance Data P60 IR: Corporate Data P65 SR: P2, P84 FR: P1-3 CS: About Us > Corporate Data CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
102-8 | Information on employees and other workers | CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
102-9 | Supply chain | SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14-17 |
102-10 | Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain |
SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data SR: P173-180 FR: P34-41 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 |
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. |
102-12 | External initiatives |
SDB: TOPIC P20 SDB: Endorsing the TCFD, Joining the TCFD Consortium P64 CS: IR > Non-Financial(ESG) > Participation in Initiatives CS: Sustainability > Commitment to the UN Global Copact 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 > Organization memberships (Japanese) 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: Opening Message from the President and CEO P7-8 IR: Interview with the President and CEO P15-20 CS: About Us > What the Ajinomoto Group Aims for CS: IR > Management Strategy > Message to Investors |
102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior |
SDB: Our Philosophy P1 SDB: Understanding Shared Value of the Ajinomoto Group and ASV P69 IR: Our Philosophy P1 IR: ASV Overview P10 CS: About Us > What the Ajinomoto Group Aims for CS: TOP AGP: TOP |
102-18 | Governance structure |
IR: Corporate Governance P48-53 PCG: Chapter 4 P6-8, Chapter 6 P12-13 CGR: P4-9 SR: P46-53 CS: IR > Management Strategy > Corporate Governance / Management |
102-40 | List of stakeholder groups | SDB: List of stakeholders P6 |
102-41 | Collective bargaining agreements |
SDB: Labor-Management Relations P69 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders |
SDB: List of stakeholders 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: Identification of material issues P4 SDB: List of stakeholders P6 |
102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised | SDB: Expectations and recommendations from external stakeholders P7-8 |
102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements |
SR: P9-12 FR: P44, P87-88 |
102-46 | Defining report content and topic Boundaries |
SDB: Editorial Policy P1 SDB: Identification of material issues P4 SDB: Ajinomoto Group materiality P5 |
102-47 | List of material topics |
SDB: Ajinomoto Group materiality P5 IR: Materiality of the Ajinomoto Group P11-12 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 P52 CS: Sustainability > Environmental 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. |
GRI 201: Economic Performance | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SR: P14-18 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Global Tax AGP: Group Shared Policy on Fraud and Defalcation Prevention |
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201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed |
IR: Message from the Corporate Vice President in Charge of Finance P21-24 IR: FY2018 Consolidated Performance Review P26-28 SR: P2-4 FR: P1-10 CS: IR > Financial(Highlight) |
201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change |
SDB: Identification of Critical Raw Materials P39 SDB: Endorsing the TCFD, Joining the TCFD Consortium P64 SDB: Summary of Scenario Analysis Conducted in Fiscal 2018 P65 IR: Materiality of the Ajinomoto Group P11-12 IR: Response to Climate Change P58 |
201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
SR: P132, P182, P188 FR: P64 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 19.5%. |
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 Performance in Fiscal 2018 P70 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts | ||
Management approach disclosures | SDB: Approach (Health and Well-being) P10 | |
203-1 | Infrastructure investments and services supported | |
203-2 | Significant indirect economic impacts |
SDB: Contribution to nutritional issues P18-27 SDB: Contribution to medicine P28-29 SDB: Better product accessibility P31 AGP: 1. Initiatives to Improve Nutrition |
GRI 204: Procurement Practices | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Sustainable procurement of raw materials P39-43 SDB: Transparent, fair business practices P84 IR: Sustainable Materials Sourcing P57 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions |
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204-1 | Proportion of spending on local suppliers | |
GRI 205: Anti-corruption | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Promotion Framework P81 SDB: Prevention of corruption P83 SDB: Transparent, fair business practices P84 |
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205-1 | Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | No cases |
205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures |
SDB: Compliance P81-82 SDB: Prevention of corruption P83 SDB: Transparent, fair business practices P84 |
205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken | No cases |
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Prevention of corruption P83 SDB: Transparent, fair business practices P84 SDB: Appropriate competitive behavior P85 |
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206-1 | Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices | No cases |
GRI 301: Materials | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Approach (Food Resources) P34 SDB: Resource-saving Fermentation Technologies P36 SDB: Identification of Critical Raw Materials P39 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 IR: Sustainable Materials Sourcing P57 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: Group Shared Policy on Better Mutual Relationship with Animals |
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301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
301-2 | Recycled input materials used |
SDB: Promoting Use of Sustainable Paper P40 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: Promoting Use of Sustainable Paper P40 SDB: Reduction of waste across product lifecycles P56-59 The Ajinomoto Group uses recycled materials for some of its packaging materials and discloses these activities. |
GRI 302: Energy | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain P53-54 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Initiatives in Transportation P55 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
302-3 | Energy intensity |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Medium and Long-term Environmental Targets and Results P53 SDB: Initiatives in Transportation P55 |
302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Medium and Long-term Environmental Targets and Results P53 SDB: Initiatives in Transportation P55 |
302-5 | Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Reducing Nitrogen Emissions by Livestock with Feed-use Amino Acids P55 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: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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303-1 | Interactions with water as a shared resource |
SDB: Expanding the Supply of Highly Biodegradable Amino Acid-Based Surfactants P59 SDB: Forest conservation at water sources P61 |
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: Conservation of water resources in production P60 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
303-4 | Water discharge |
SDB: Conservation of water resources in production P60 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
303-5 | Water consumption |
SDB: Conservation of water resources in production P60 SDB: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
GRI 304: Biodiversity | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Approach (Food Resources) P34 SDB: Conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity P44 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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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: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50-51 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
SDB: Material balance P52 CS: Sustainability > 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. |
305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions |
SDB: Material balance P52 CS: Sustainability > 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. |
305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions |
SDB: Material balance P52 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. |
305-4 | GHG emissions intensity |
SDB: Material balance P52 SDB: Medium and Long-term Environmental Targets and Results P53 SDB: Management of Fluorocarbons P54 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: Medium and Long-term Environmental Targets and Results P53 SDB: Management of Fluorocarbons P54 CS: Sustainability > 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 P54 CS: Sustainability > 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: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
GRI 306: Waste | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Food loss and waste reduction target P46 SDB: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50-51 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 IR: Contributing to a Circular Economy P59 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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306-2 | Waste by type and disposal method |
SDB: Food loss and waste reduction target P46 SDB: Reduction of waste across product lifecycles P56 CS: Sustainability > Environmental Data |
306-3 | Significant spills |
SDB: Response to Environmental Laws and Accidents P63 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: Approach (Food Resources) P34 SDB: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50-51 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 SDB: Promotion Framework P81 AGP: 3. Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability |
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307-1 | Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
SDB: Response to Environmental Laws and Accidents P63 There were four violations in fiscal 2018. |
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Approach (Food Resources) P34 SDB: Supply Chain Management P42 SDB: Approach (Global Sustainability) P50-51 SDB: Environmental Management P62-63 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions |
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308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: Group Shared Policy for Suppliers AGP: Guidelines for Group Shared Policy for Suppliers 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 (Business Foundation) P67 SDB: Human resource management P68 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety |
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401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover |
CS: Sustainability > 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: Sustainability > 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 P69 | |
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 P74-75 SDB: Occupational Safety and Health Management P76-77 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety |
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403-1 | Occupational health and safety management system | SDB: Occupational Safety and Health Management P76-77 |
403-2 | Occupational health services | SDB: Safety and health assessments, audits and inspections P77 |
403-3 | Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation |
SDB: Health and Productivity Management P74-75 SDB: Safety and health assessments, audits and inspections P77 |
403-4 | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety |
SDB: Labor-Management Relations P69 SDB: Occupational Safety and Health Management P76 |
403-5 | Worker training on occupational health and safety | SDB: Employee education P78 |
403-6 | Promotion of worker health | SDB: Health and Productivity Management P74-75 |
403-7 | Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | SDB: Occupational Safety and Health Activities P77-78 |
403-8 | Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system | Data not collected. |
403-9 | Work-related injuries |
SDB: Major accidents/incidents P77 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
403-10 | Work-related ill health |
SDB: Major accidents/incidents P77 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
GRI 404: Training and Education | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Approach (Business Foundation) P67 IR: Talent for Realizing ASV P54 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety |
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404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee |
SDB: Career development support P73
Data not collected by gender/employee category. |
404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | SDB: Career development support P73-74 |
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 (Business Foundation) P67 SDB: Organizational Culture Innovation to Promote Diversity/ Diversity Promotion Framework P70 IR: Talent for Realizing ASV P54-55 AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety |
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405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
SDB: Approach (Business Foundation) P67 SDB: Diversity Performance in Fiscal 2018 P70 IR: Corporate Governance Framework P50-51 PCG: Composition and Diversity of the Board of Directors P6 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
405-2 | Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men | Ratio of remuneration of women to that of men (calculated only for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.) Managers: 92.4% Non-managers: 84% |
GRI 406: Non-discrimination | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Organizational Culture Innovation to Promote Diversity/ Human Rights Awareness Training of Employees P70 AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights AGP: 6. Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety |
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406-1 | Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
SDB: Hotline (Whistleblowing System) P70 SDB: Hotline: Strengthening the Whistleblowing System P82 CS: Sustainability > Personnel and Labor-Related Data |
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Supply Chain Management / Supply Chain Initiatives P42 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights |
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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: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions |
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408-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor |
SDB: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 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: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions |
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409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
SDB: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 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 P42 | |
411-1 | Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples | No cases |
GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights AGP: Group Shared Policy on Human Rights |
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412-1 | Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments | SDB: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 |
412-2 | Employee training on human rights policies or procedures | SDB: Human Rights Awareness Training of Employees P70 |
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 |
AGP: 7. Working with Local Communities AGP: Group Shared Policy on Local Community Enhancement |
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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 P14 SDB: Sustainable procurement of raw materials P39 SDB: Supply Chain Management P42 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: 5. Approach to Human Rights AGP: Group Shared Policy on Human Rights |
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414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using social criteria |
SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14 AGP: 4. Fair and Transparent Transactions AGP: Group Shared Policy for Suppliers AGP: Guidelines for Group Shared Policy for Suppliers 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) P15 SDB: Human Rights Due Diligence P42 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: Donated 5 mil. Yen to “Kokumin Seiji Kyokai” (The People's Political Association, the ruling Party's foundation) |
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Quality management P11-13 SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14-16 SDB: Livestock Traceability Survey P43 AGP: 2. Provision of Safe, High-Quality Products and Services |
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416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories |
SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain P14-15 SDB: Livestock Traceability Survey P43 |
416-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services |
SDB: Initiatives to reduce quality-related claims and incidents P15 |
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Quality management P11-13 SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain (Sales / Customer feedback) P16-17 SDB: Appropriate marketing and communications P32 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Package Description AGP: Group Shared Policy on Marketing Communications |
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417-1 | Requirements for product and service information and labeling |
SDB: Quality assurance across the supply chain (Sales / Customer feedback) P16-17 SDB: Ajinomoto Group Eco-labels: Aji-na Eco and Hotto-suru Eco P59 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 claims and incidents P15 |
417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications | SDB: Appropriate marketing and communications P32 |
GRI 418: Customer Privacy | ||
Management approach disclosures |
SDB: Cybersecurity & personal information management P88-89 AGP: Group Shared Policy on Information Security AGP: Group Shared Policy on Privacy |
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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 P81 AGP: 11. Establishment and Implementation of Good Governance |
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419-1 | Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area | No cases |