The natural environment is important not just for everyone on Earth today but also for our children and grandchildren in the future, who have the right to live in a good environment. Conscious of this responsibility, the company has set thorough measures to protect, control, and monitor environmental variables in strict compliance with related laws and regulations. The company will not take any action that will harm the environ-ment of the communities in which we do business, nor to harm the environment of our society, the nation and the Earth that we all share.

Ajinomoto has never ceased to develop our work process by applying more environmentally friendly technology. We promote sustainable conservation of natural resources and try to use the least possible non-renewable resources and energy while increasing recycling whenever possible. Most importantly, the company strives to instill a sense of environmental and social responsibility in all its employees through campaigns and training as well as joining in activities with other companies and governmental agencies.

The company’s unending efforts to improve environmental management have earned the company several environmental awards and certifications, listed as follows :