Ajinomoto Co., Inc. · TSE:2802
Ajinomoto — Investor Presentation (March 2017)
28 slides from Ajinomoto's investor presentation, Mar 27, 2017
Slide 1: Briefing on Various ESG-related Initiatives by the Ajinomoto Group
Briefing on Various ESG-related Initiatives by the Ajinomoto Group March 27, 2017 Hiromichi Ono Member of the Board & Corporate Vice President Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 1
Slide 2: ESG Briefings: Background and Objectives
ESG Briefings: Background and Objectives Environment surrounding IR <2014> Japan’s Stewardship Code introduced (conduct guidelines for institutional investors) <2015> Corporate Governance Code introduced (conduct guidelines for issuers) Engagement (purposeful dialogue from a mid- to long-term perspe
Slide 3: ESG Briefings: Background and Objectives
ESG Briefings: Background and Objectives Financial information + non-financial information (ESG) ESG briefings Integrated report First meeting: relationship between Incorporated ESG information into 2015 FY14–16 MTP and Sustainability Report financial reports (FR) Second meeting: Umami and MSG 2016
Slide 4: Social Issues to Resolve and Values to Create as The Ajinomoto Group
Social Issues to Resolve and Values to Create as The Ajinomoto Group: Contribute to resolve social issues with our businesses, leading to economic value and sustained growth Healthy Living Physical: Psychological: • Nutritional imbalance • Eating alone & ASV Value Creation Stories with lack of infor
Slide 5: Contributing to Healthy Living through Food and Amino Acids
Contributing to Healthy Living through Food and Amino Acids March 27, 2017 Kenji Amou Corporate Fellow General Manager, Global Communication Dept. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 5
Slide 6: The Aspirations of the Founder of Ajinomoto Company
Ajinomoto KK 創業時の志 The Aspirations of the Founder of Ajinomoto Company In 1899, Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, a professor at the former Tokyo Imperial University, was surprised by the physiques and nutrition of German people when he was studying abroad. This prompted his desire to “improve the nutrition of the
Slide 7: Ajinomoto Co.'s Activities Supporting Sports
"AjinomotoCo.’s Ajinomoto スタジアム" Activities Supporting Sports Ajinomoto Stadium 2003– The first introduction of naming rights for a public facility. Ajinomoto provides on-going sponsorship for events that spread sporting activities. Partnership history with the JOC (Japanese Olympic Committee) 2003–
Slide 8: Ajinomoto Co.'s Activities Supporting Sports
"AjinomotoCo. Ajinomoto スタジアム" Activities Supporting Sports JPSA (Japanese Para-Sports Association) Partnership 2015– Contracted as a JPSA Official Partner Signed official partnership with the Tokyo 2020 Games March 28, 2016 Signing to be an Official Partner for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic
Slide 9: Ajinomoto National Training Center—Naming Rights Contract
Ajinomoto National Training Center—Naming Rights Contract From May 2009, signed a naming rights contract that made the facility the Ajinomoto National Training Center. Providing support to boost the international competitiveness of Japanese athletes through food and amino acid technology and experti
Slide 10: Ajinomoto National Training Center—Facility Overview
Ajinomoto National Training Center—Facility Overview The only facility in Japan dedicated to training and making top athletes stronger. Indoor training center: total floor space approx. 29,000 m2 Artistic gymnastics Volleyball Basketball Handball Badminton Table tennis Indoor training center Multi-p
Slide 11: Ajinomoto National Training Center—A New Framework for Naming Rights
Ajinomoto National Training Center—A New Framework for Naming Rights Previous naming rights Ajinomoto National Training Center Use naming rights to boost recognition of the company Although only top athletes are allowed to use the facility, among facilities users, venue visitors, and anyone public a
Slide 12: Ajinomoto National Training Center—Kachi-Meshi Dining Hall
Ajinomoto National Training Center—“Kachi-Meshi®” Dining Hall Instead of thinking “WHAT” to eat? think “WHY” to eat and how it can be delicious and build your body. That is Kachi-Meshi®. Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 12
Slide 13: Support through Kachi-Meshi—Basic Concepts
Support through “Kachi-Meshi®”—Basic Concepts By promoting Kachi-Meshi® in conjunction with the Balanced Meal Guide recommended by the Japanese government, we support Japan's athletes and have created a model example of implementing “Eat Well, Live Well.” through sports. Kachi-Meshi® Kachi-Meshi® me
Slide 14: Support through Kachi-Meshi—Basic Concepts
Support through “Kachi-Meshi®”—Basic Concepts (1) Leveraging the utility of amino acids (umami; functional applications), which is the specialty of the Ajinomoto Group Umami amino acids Functional amino acids for delicious, for better healthy food formulations Since amino acids are the source of Sin
Slide 15: Support through Kachi-Meshi—Activities Aimed at Practical Action
Support through “Kachi-Meshi®”—Activities Aimed at Practical Action Training camps, etc. at Ajinomoto National Training Center Spread awareness (education) ⇒ experiences ⇒ action Striving to boost the skills of individual athletes Program experiences Offering Kachi-Meshi® programs at SAKURA Dining H
Slide 16: Support through Kachi-Meshi—5 circle strategy
Support through “Kachi-Meshi®” Example of techniques in practice: “5 circle” strategy Balanced meal guide Balanced meal guide (based on dishes) Created in 2005 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Simplified! Kachi-Meshi® Tech
Slide 17: Support through Kachi-Meshi—Practical Example
ジュニア強化選手向け"Kachi-Meshi® " 勉強会例 Support through “Kachi-Meshi®”—Practical Example Dinner Breakfast Lunch Swimming medalist Takeshi Matsuda’s meals during hard training! Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 17
Slide 18: On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events ■Fixed menu: white rice, hot noodles, soup, coffee beverage ■Daily rotating menu: rice cooked with dashi broth, hot pot/soup, low-calorie dessert 第31回オリンピック競技大会(2016/リオ)和軽食 提供献立案 1 2 3 4 Dish Main ingredients Product Dish Main ingredients Produc
Slide 19: On-site Support: Providing Power Ball
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events ■ Providing “Power Ball” (“HON-DASHI®” onigiri) Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 19
Slide 20: On-site Support for Japanese Athletes—Badminton
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events—Badminton Counter clockwise from left, athletes M. Matsutomo, A. Kurihara, A. Yamaguchi, A. Takahashi, and N. Okuhara Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 20
Slide 21: On-site Support for Japanese Athletes—Swimming
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events—Swimming From left, athletes Daiya Seto and Runa Imai Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 21
Slide 22: On-site Support for Japanese Athletes—Swimming
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events—Swimming Meal using “Cook Do®” seasoning for Chinese stir-fry with green peppers Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 22
Slide 23: On-site Support: Setting up Victory Project Booths
On-site Support for Japanese Athletes Attending Events Setting up Victory Project® booths We set up a Victory Project® booth at events and offer Ajinomoto Co. products in our contractual sponsorship categories.* Athletes use our advice when cooking and planning their meals. *Contractual categories:
Slide 24: Support for Athletes with Disabilities
Support for Athletes with Disabilities July 2016 @ the Ajinomoto Training Center kitchen: a simulation of on-site support at an athletics event Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 24
Slide 25: Pursuing Ajinomoto Co.'s Specialty
Our Support Activities for Sports... Pursuing “Ajinomoto Co.’s specialty” recognized around the world ⇒ Creating new Ajinomoto Shared Value (ASV) Amino acids are key to the Victory Project®. These amino acids provide “deliciousness” and “nutritional function” to both meals and supplements. This proj
Slide 26: Kachi-Meshi: Eat Well, Live Well.
“Kachi-Meshi®” is... Kachi-Meshi® A practical method to give concrete form to “Eat Well, Live Well.” Kachi-Meshi® is a diet that considers nutrition suited to each particular goal. Eat Well = eat delicious food Live Well = make people's lives abundant These two approaches mutually interact. Keeping
Slide 27: Future Goals for Kachi-Meshi
Future Goals for “Kachi-Meshi®” Top athletes Fortifying Building Winning on strength bodies a global Recovering stage Fortifying Fortifying from endurance resilience fatigue Kachi-Meshi® General athletes, student athletes Boosting Building endurance In-season young bodies conditioning Everyday consu
Slide 28: Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 28