Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) is steadfast in its commitment to sustainability as they celebrated their program milestones with key partners at a recently concluded media conference.
From left to right: APC President Koichi Ozaki; APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos; APC Sustainability Executive Kirstoff Buyoc
At the event, APC Group President Koichi Ozaki introduced the Ajinomoto Shared Value (ASV), highlighting the company’s sustainability programs aimed at reducing its environmental footprint by 50% and extending the healthy life expectancy of over 1 billion people by 2030.
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) President Koichi Ozaki outlines APC’s bold sustainability vision, highlighting key initiatives and future goals.
“Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation recognizes the responsibility of how we impact the environment. Our ASV signifies our role is beyond providing Filipinos with key products that enhance taste in our food – it highlights our commitment to environmental stewardship” shared Mr. Ozaki.
APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos presents about the different programs for better nutrition and health, and sustainability initiatives like SariCycle® and Too Good To WasteTM programs.
In his keynote speech, APC Group Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos highlighted the company’s key sustainability initiatives, showcasing the significant progress made since their activation. Through its partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions, the electricity requirements of APC factories – APF Bulacan and APF Cebu, are now being powered by 100% renewable energy, significantly lowering their Scope 2 carbon emissions which prevents around 5,000MT CO2e emissions per year.
In collaboration with ACEN Renewables (ACEN RES), Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) has committed to fully powering both of its manufacturing plants with renewable energy. Senior Vice President for Market Transformation, Tony Valdez, emphasized that this initiative aligns with APC’s commitment to sustainability, reducing carbon emissions while ensuring efficient and responsible production.
In collaboration with FAST Logistics and MOBER Philippines, APC Group is making strides in green logistics with one (1) 100% electric tractor head with 40-footer container van for warehouse transfers and a 100% electric 4-wheeler van for product deliveries.
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) partners with Basic Environmental Systems & Technologies, Inc. (BEST) for waste management and reduction. BEST Vice President for Business Development Vincent Mercado takes the stage to share insights on how behavior change can drive sustainable and circular waste management solutions.
Ajinomoto Group is committed to reducing environmental impact by 50% and enhancing overall well-being, aiming to extend life expectancy of one billion people by 2030.
From left: BEST Vice President for Business Development Vincent Mercado; APC Vice President Makoto Tanabe; APC President Koichi Ozaki, APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos; ACEN Senior Vice President Tony Valdez, APC Director for Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Mika Makino.
Beyond renewable energy, APC Group is actively addressing food loss and industrial waste. This includes donating edible food waste to food advocacy group Scholars of Sustenance, upcycling residual food waste into animal feeds, transitioning to sustainable packaging, and repurposing single-use plastics through the SariCycle® program.
A representation of the old APC packaging with multiple layers of plastic.
A representation of the new packaging innovation of APC with processes such as downgauging, mono-materialization, and polybag elimination in place to reduce plastic waste.
“Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate philosophy. It represents our pledge to drive meaningful change through sustainable, strategic partnerships, and responsible business practices to create a future where economic growth and environmental stewardship coexist,” said Mr. Carlos.
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation underscores its dedication to a future where sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand. The organization remains committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that every initiative contributes to long-term positive change.
For more information on APC’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/.
