Concerning the mitigation of plastic waste and lowering its carbon footprint, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) remains a leader in the market. APC has been joining the Ajinomoto Group’s long-running campaign to promote environmental causes, which aims to educate the next generation about the need to live in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world. As Ajinomoto tightened their engagement to promote a greener world, they did such interesting and helpful programs in their own ways. They also let us have a great time in their place and discover things such as how they value their products. We also discovered how they pack their products in a way that is according to their vision of having a greener environment.
The SariCycleTM Program was introduced by APC, the Quezon City Local Government, and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST) Incorporated only this year. This program makes it possible to implement an incentive-based model of community action that reduces the amount of single-use plastic waste generated and motivates all members of the community to participate in being environmental stewards. In just three months of operation since its start in January 2024, the SariCycleTM Program has been able to collect over 1,000 kg of single-use plastics and onboard 359 sari-sari businesses in Quezon City. The initiative offers Ajinomoto product bundles and Environmental Points (EPs), which can be redeemed for cash at participating merchants, as incentives to support the livelihoods of its retail partners, known as “SariCyclers.”
Following this was the official signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between APC and ACEN RES. Back in 2022, a 1MW-peak capacity Solar Rooftop installation on the APF Bulacan Factory comprised of more 2,000 solar panels was energized, effectively reducing its annual carbon footprint from electricity consumption by 18%.Today, APF Bulacan is running on 100% renewable energy. Since January of 2024, the APF Bulacan Factory has saved around Php 2,000,000 in electrical expenses and has reduced their monthly carbon footprint by ~95% by transitioning to full renewable energy. To commemorate the turnout of these efforts, APC and ACEN conducted a Badge Turnover Ceremony. APC was one of the first companies to receive the new generation of ACEN Renewable Energy Badge – awarded to partner facilities who are supplied with 100% renewable energy.
Aside from being a beacon of sustainability, the APF Bulacan Factory also boasts of its newly opened canteen that serves healthy and good food! At the official opening of the “AjiPanda Diner”, a factory tour was also conducted for some of Ajinomoto Philippines’ invited guests from the media. The group were first given a brief history of Ajinomoto, an orientation on the factory dresscode, safety precautions and the proper conduct during the tour before heading to each station at the factory. The tour was concluded with a lunch buffet highlighting Filipino dishes we all grew up loving like Chicken Tinola, Pork Adobo and Chopsuey, all thoughtfully cooked using Ajinomoto products.
APC Group’s Workplace Nutrition Program provides free vegetable dishes to all Bulacan Factory employees on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in addition to the comfortable and soothing atmosphere of the AjiPanda Diner. As promised by its name, the “AjiPanda Diner,” the cafeteria serves food to both workers and guests of the facility, providing a wholesome Ajinomoto experience. To guarantee that every meal is given with quality and the best flavors, Ajinomoto goods are used to make a wide variety of delectable dishes that both staff and guests can feast their eyes on within the complex!
As they reflect on these achievements, APC is proud to say that they are still fully committed to reaching the sustainability targets outlined in their 2030 Roadmap. APC’s long-term projects continue to grow and change in response to the demands of the Filipino community while maintaining their primary goal of protecting the environment so that everyone can genuinely Eat Well and Live Well by adopting the Ajinomoto way of life.
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