Our Approach
ASV – Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value
At the heart of our philosophy lies ASV, Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value.
Our belief? A company can create both social and economic value by actively contributing to the resolution of health, food, and social challenges through its activities.
While ASV has been a strategic initiative shaping our approach to sustainable growth since 2014, we have truly been practicing this philosophy for over 110 years. This commitment started when our founders chose food as a means to improve people’s daily lives. True to our purpose “Eat Well, Live Well”, we are committed to enhancing nutrition and well-being for all, while improving the quality of life for future generations.
Today, our ASV Management Cycle helps us strengthen this commitment by involving every employee. Through individual goals aligned with the Group’s mission, dedicated moments of exchange and recognition such as the ASV Awards, each of us is encouraged to make ASV a real driving force in our daily work.
Our Purpose
In 2023, the Ajinomoto Group reaffirmed its purpose with a clear and ambitious vision for the future:
“Contributing to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience””
All around the world, we encourage our employees to explore their own personal purpose and connect it with the Ajinomoto Group’s purpose through dedicated “My Purpose” workshops.
These sessions offer everyone the opportunity to:
- Better understand the link between personal aspirations and the Group’s mission,
- Strengthen individual engagement,
- Develop new skills,
- And build a meaningful, motivating, and aligned career path.
It’s a collective journey that fosters both cohesion and sustainable transformation.
The Ajinomoto Group Way
To bring this ambition to life, all of us at Ajinomoto share a common set of values, a foundation that guides our actions every day. These values, known as the Ajinomoto Group Way, nurture our company culture, guide our decisions, and inspire our commitment in every country, on every site, and through every project.
Create new Value
Pioneer Spirit
Social Contribution
and lasting impact
Value People
