Health Management
- Message from Management
- The Four Areas of Well-Being
- KENKO Investment for Health Promotion System
- KENKO Investment for Health Strategy Map
- Key Initiatives at Group Companies
- ĢƵ Group Health White Paper
- External Evaluation
Message from Management
Director
Representative Executive Officer
and President
Chief Health Officer
The Purpose of the ĢƵ Group is contributing to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience.” Driven by our Purpose, we aim to help extend the healthy life expectancy of 1 billion people by 2030. Well-being is the foundation of our human assets and is critically important because it is essential for employees to work at their best and innovate. ĢƵgoal is for employees to naturally improve their health and awareness simply by working at the ĢƵ Group. We therefore provide self-care support of various types that help employees effectively maintain and improve mental and physical health for themselves and their families. Health White Paper 2025 includes additional examples of initiatives to maintain and improve health at Group companies. It also includes a new section that calls on employees to present their own “My Health Commitment.” I would like every Group company and employee to use Health White Paper 2025 as a point of reference for taking action.
The Four Areas of Well-Being
The ĢƵ Group believes that the well-being of its employees is the foundation that supports the enhancement of its human assets. We are working to improve the four areas of well-being: challenge and growth, social and culture, finance, and health.
Challenge and Growth Well-Being
Individual employees taking up the challenge of achieving the ĢƵ Group’s Purpose and ASV, while continuing to actively refine their skills and grow
Social and Culture Well-Being
Co-creating ASV by connecting our diverse human resources with internal and external partners based on mutual trust
Financial Well-Being
Supporting fair and competitive compensation and asset building commensurate with roles and achievements
Health Well-Being
Maintaining and improving the mental and physical health of employees and their families
Seven Companies Recognized as 2025 Outstanding Organizations
by the KENKO Investment for Health Program
ĢƵ Co., Inc. was certified for the ninth consecutive year as a 2025 Outstanding Organization by the KENKO Investment for Health Program (White 500 in the large enterprise category) in recognition of its exemplary health and productivity management policies. ĢƵ AGF, Inc. was also certified for the second time since 2023. In addition, ĢƵ Communications Co., Inc., ĢƵ Fine-Techno Co., Inc., and AGF Suzuka Co., Ltd. were certified as 2025 Outstanding Organizations (large enterprise category), while AGF Kanto Co., Ltd. was certified as a 2025 Outstanding Organization by the KENKO Investment for Health Program (Next Bright 1000; SME category). ĢƵ Engineering Corporation was also certified as a 2025 Outstanding Organization by the KENKO Investment for Health Program (SME category).
KENKO Investment for Health Promotion System
Health and productivity management is the foundation for improving employee well-being. The Chief Health Officer leads Groupwide initiatives to maintain and improve the health of employees and their families through collaboration among related organizations, including the ĢƵ Health Insurance Association, industrial health staff, the Group Wellness Promotion Center, the Group Human Resources Department, and the ĢƵ Group Labor Union. In addition, we are offering some of our health services to external partners to improve well-being on the basis of co-creation with community residents, companies, and others.
All around the world, we are creating work environments for employees to naturally improve their health and awareness simply by working at the ĢƵ Group.
To further contribute to food, health, and better living through its businesses, the ĢƵ Group will continue to enhance its work environment in accordance with the Group Shared Policy on Human Resources aimed at improving employees’ health and well-being.
Health Is Something You Create for Yourself
By improving their health and well-being, employees will realize ASV value creation stories.
1. Learn
Be able to obtain, understand, and explain necessary health information
- Understand the results of the health checkup and explain them to family members.
- Understand the ĢƵ Group's Nutrition Policy and be able to explain the Company's products to customers.
- Understand and be able to explain healthy eating habits and exercise habits to family and friends.
2. Think
Be able to select information that suits your health condition and environment and think about how to use it
- You can decide which hospital and its department you should go to based on the results of the health checkup.
- You can think of health habits that fit you and your family using ĢƵ Group products.
- You can think of ways to practice and continue a healthy diet and exercise habits.
3. Act
Be able to take the necessary actions based on what you have considered
- You will receive necessary hospital visits, re-examinations/ detailed examinations.
- You will put into practice and continue improving your nutritional balance by eating together with others, cooking tasty and smart meals, and living a comfortable life through the use of amino acid products from the ĢƵ Group.
KENKO Investment for Health Strategy Map
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Key Initiatives at Group Companies
ĢƵ Frozen Foods Co., Inc.
Promoting the mental and physical health of coworkers
Background
ĢƵ Frozen Foods promotes the mental and physical health of coworkers so that everyone can independently achieve well-being through their work.
Initiatives and Outcomes
We hold team walking competitions every spring and fall. The Spring 2025 tournament brought together 239 participants (64 teams), including members of top management. These tournaments are now well established as Companywide events, and the number of participants has increased with every event.
Employee Testimonials
“Walking is now one of my habits.” “I had fun discovering spots I didn’t know about before.” “Everyone had a good time talking with each other!” These were among the many positive comments about the event.
ĢƵ AGF, Inc.
Supporting the mental and physical health of employees in line with the concept of “Comfort, any time” and promoting the “Take a break-cation” initiative
Background
ĢƵ AGF wants to create a society filled with “Comfort, any time.” It started by taking the initiative in supporting the mental and physical health of employees.
Initiatives and Outcomes
The company is helping employees to refresh themselves mentally and physically and enhance productivity by offering a “Take a break-cation,” which lets employees add five days of normally restricted accumulated paid leave to their annual vacation this year.
Employee Testimonials
“This program makes taking a vacation something positive, with the full support of colleagues.” “I was able to take a long break outside of the peak travel season in Japan and had a wonderful Take a break-cation!” These were among the many positive comments about the campaign.
PT AJINOMOTO INDONESIA(PTA)
Utilizing a health app and consultation programs to help prevent lifestyle-related diseases
Background
Indonesia is expected to see a rise in non-communicable diseases in the future, and there are concerns about the future increase in the burden of social security costs. PTA is committed to creating an environment that encourages employees to adopt healthier lifestyles. ĢƵgoal is to increase our employees’ knowledge of health and change their health behavior.
Initiatives and Outcomes
Through an interactive mobile-based application “Health Provider Badges Program,” all our employees (3,600) can gain nutrition literacy and participate proactively in the program. We also provide information on employee “health age” and offer one-on-one consultations with industrial physicians to increase employees’ health awareness.
Employee Testimonials
Positive feedback from employees included: “The health challenge program helped me to achieve my ideal weight by exercising regularly, eating properly, and sleeping well, while also motivating me to work out consistently for better health and work-life balance.”
ĢƵ Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA)
Promoting well-being and building healthy habits by having fun and working together
Background
AFNA focuses on four wellness pillars: Nutrition, Mental, Physical, and Financial, to support employee well-being. Employee wellness challenges aligned to the four pillars are regularly conducted to encourage team members to focus on their health and well-being.
Initiatives and Outcomes
AFNA launched an employee step challenge (physical pillar) over a three-week period. Employees formed teams of five to compete against other teams. The result was an astounding 72,835,452 steps, or 36,418 miles.
Employee Testimonials
“It was refreshing and engaging to be involved in something that incorporated different sites.” “This was a fun activity that really motivated me to take more steps!” Employees found creative ways to encourage others to participate. Orlando Payne, an employee from our Lampasas plant, created the video encouraging others to take steps during the challenge.
ĢƵ Group Health White Paper
- This Health White Paper summarizes the ĢƵ Group’s initiatives based on our Health Commitment.
External Evaluation
- Latest and recognitions of the ĢƵ Group’s ESG and sustainability efforts.