Our Philosophy

Since our founding, the AJINOMOTO Group has engaged consistently in initiatives to resolve social issues through our businesses. These initiatives have contributed to the Group’s growth by improving economic value through the creation of shared value with society and with local communities. We call these initiatives ASV (The AJINOMOTO Group Creating Shared Value).

ASV serves as the core of Our Philosophy, the Group’s approach to achieving the mission and vision adopted under this philosophy.

The AJINOMOTO Group Way

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Create new value “Value”

Create ​values with new ideas and continuous innovation based on technology and science.

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Pioneer Spirit “Pioneer”

Continue to constantly take on challenges new businesses and markets

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Social Contribution “Contribution”

Accommodate social requirements with humility and honesty with the objective of maximizing value for society through business activities.

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Value People “Respect”

Respect the humility of all people involved in the AJINOMOTO Group’s businesses and be an organization in which they can fully grow and display their abilities to the fullest extent.

(AGP) AJINOMOTO Group Policies

Underlying our ASV, Mission and Vision are our Ajinomoto Group Policies, or “AGP.” These policies set out the beliefs and behaviors to which all Ajinomoto Group companies and each of us who works there are committed. These policies also serve as a written pledge to all of our stakeholders that we will work earnestly to uphold these beliefs and behaviors. The chart below illustrates the relationship between these important components of our philosophy.

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Initiatives to Improve Nutrition

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Provision of Safe, High-Quality Products and Services

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Contribution to the Global Environment and Sustainability

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Fair and Transparent Transactions

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Approach to Human Rights

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Human Resources Training and Ensuring Safety

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Working with Local Communities

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Responsibilities to Stakeholders

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Protection and Management of Corporate Assets and Information

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Clear Separation of Business and Personal Affairs

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Establishment and Implementation of Good Governance