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As a global company, the Ajinomoto Group’s purpose is to contribute to the wellbeing of human beings, our society, and our planet through its focus on “AminoScience.” The company aims to extend the healthy life expectancy of one billion people by 2030 and to address the food and health challenges associated with dietary habits and ageing. The Ajinomoto Group believes that the wellbeing of its employees is fundamental to this mission and is integral to its Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value (ASV) framework, which lies at the heart of its business strategy.
In line with its commitment to nutrition, the Ajinomoto Group joined the Workforce Nutrition Alliance and, during the Nutrition for Growth Summit 2021, announced two specific targets for its workforce as part of its Commitment to Nutrition.
These initiatives are aligned with the Ajinomoto Group’s Shared Policy on Nutrition, which includes programmes for nutritional improvement developed under the “Nutrition Without Compromise” approach.
The four pillars of its workplace nutrition improvement programme are also based on the science that underpins the Workforce Nutrition Alliance, which has been proven to significantly reduce the global burden of malnutrition. Workplace interventions, including those implemented by the Ajinomoto Group, help improve business productivity while increasing job satisfaction, nutrition knowledge and consumption of healthy foods. They also help to mitigate the risk of non-communicable diseases, reduce sick days and increase the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.
Currently, 17 companies in its business structure promote the WNA program, accounting for 70% of its employees. Each Ajinomoto Group company is encouraged to develop workforce nutrition improvement initiatives that consider the local culture, needs and regulations in their country.
The Ajinomoto Group’s headquarters in Japan offer:
The company provides the following programmes for employees in Brazil:
The company offers a comprehensive programme to support the diet, exercise and mental health of employees. The programme utilises a digital platform to provide a diverse range of content, including cooking contests and yoga classes. Additionally, employees have the option of receiving health checks and online consultations with a physician, nutritionist, or other qualified professional.
The company has established guidelines for the provision of complimentary healthy meals, snacks and drinks to employees two or three times per week. Furthermore, they have developed a mobile application that provides personalised health and nutrition information, including user health targets, records of nutritional intake, health check results, recommended meal plans, and other relevant data.
The Ajinomoto Group has been progressing in their commitment of 100,000 nutrition education touchpoints by 2025 through delivery of multiple sessions for each employee. This began in Japan and has expanded globally to include all 35,000 Ajinomoto Group employees working across nearly 100 of its companies.
To measure the impact of its initiatives, the company has been using the Workforce Nutrition Alliance’s scorecard to assess its baseline. The Ajinomoto Group established self-assessment guidelines that help ensure appropriate use of the scorecard and allow each company to optimise and tailor its assessment – and resulting nutrition education initiatives – to the specific condition of its workplace. By monitoring progress each year and making data-informed decisions, the company can continually refine initiatives to better meet its goals.
The Ajinomoto Group’s workforce nutrition efforts have significantly impacted employee engagement and wellbeing.
The Ajinomoto Group’s programmes have fostered a culture of healthfulness and self-care. The company helps employees learn about health issues, think critically about their wellbeing, and take actionable steps toward healthier lifestyles.
This support boosts job satisfaction and productivity, reinforcing the link between employee health and ASV and creating a cycle of social and economic benefits. By prioritising workforce nutrition, the company advances both employee wellbeing and its broader mission of enhancing global wellness.
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