Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

Tokyo, Japan

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japanese multinational food and biotechnology corporation known for its production of seasonings, processed foods, and amino acids.

CCI Score

56.61

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Ajinomoto Group Shared Policy on Human Rights

Ajinomoto Group's policy statement promotes international human rights standards and robust labor rights. The policy emphasizes human rights due diligence, corrective measures, stakeholder consultation and extends its expectations to the entire value chain, underlining a commitment to oppose oppressive labor practices.

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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

APR

01

2024

Ajinomoto Group Shared Policy on Human Rights
69.79

Ajinomoto Group's policy statement promotes international human rights standards and robust labor rights. The policy emphasizes human rights due diligence, corrective measures, stakeholder consultation and extends its expectations to the entire value chain, underlining a commitment to oppose oppressive labor practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The policy outlines strong commitments to labor rights and human rights due diligence, explicitly prohibiting discrimination, forced or child labor and ensuring safe and fair working conditions. These measures are aligned with anti-authoritarian, pro-worker principles, enhancing the company's ethical responsibility.

Group Shared Policy on Human Rights
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

March 19

The policy extends its human rights commitments to its entire supply chain by urging all collaborators in the value chain to support and adhere to these standards. While the guidance for upstream suppliers is positive, the enforcement mechanisms remain less detailed, warranting a slightly lower score.

Group Shared Policy on Human Rights
FEB

27

2023

Ajinomoto Group Human Rights and Labor Practices Initiative
64.58

Ajinomoto has implemented a robust framework for ensuring human rights and upholding ethical labor practices. Their comprehensive approach includes strict policies against child labor, forced labor, in-depth human rights due diligence across global supply chains, and active engagement with workers and suppliers to support fair labor practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The Ajinomoto Group demonstrates a strong commitment to labor rights by explicitly rejecting child, forced and bonded labor. They adhere to international human rights standards and regularly conduct impact assessments and direct dialogues with workers, pointing to a proactive approach in maintaining ethical labor relations.

Human Rights | Sustainability
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 19

Ajinomoto has instituted rigorous supply chain due diligence measures to ensure that suppliers adhere to high human rights and labor standards. The company's efforts to survey, assess, and engage with suppliers demonstrate a proactive approach to minimizing adverse labor impacts throughout its operations.

Human Rights | Sustainability
JUL

01

2018

Group Shared Policy on Political Activities and Contributions Adopted by Ajinomoto
35.45

Ajinomoto's policy, established on July 1, 2018, sets clear guidelines that prohibit the use of company resources for personal political activities and mandates that any political contributions undergo legal review. This move underscores their commitment to transparency and ethical corporate political behavior, reducing the risk of complicity in authoritarian practices.
+70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

Ajinomoto's established policy clearly delineates between personal and corporate political activities, ensuring that company resources are not misused to influence political outcomes. By requiring legal consultation and approval for political contributions, the company minimizes the risk of undue political influence and maintains a commitment to democratic norms.

Group Shared Policy on Political Activities and Political Contributions