2024 Human Rights Due Diligence Report for Soybeans

This document is a human rights due diligence report prepared by the Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. The report focuses on the human rights impact assessment related to the supply chain of soybean-derived raw materials in Brazil. The assessment is conducted in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Japanese government's guidelines on human rights in responsible supply chains. The report outlines the background, objectives, and methodology of the investigation, which includes desk research and on-site visits to soybean farms and terminals. It identifies common human rights risks in the Brazilian soybean industry, such as land conflicts, forced labor, and health and safety issues. The report also provides recommendations for Ajinomoto to address these risks and improve its human rights due diligence mechanisms. Overall, the document aims to ensure that human rights are respected throughout the supply chain.