Hitachi Zosen
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, often referred to simply as Hitachi Zosen, is a prominent Japanese engineering firm headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Established in 1881, the company has evolved into a leader in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in a diverse range of industries, Hitachi Zosen focuses on areas such as environmental solutions, energy systems, and industrial machinery. Their core products include waste-to-energy plants, water treatment systems, and advanced industrial equipment, all distinguished by innovative technology and sustainable practices. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Hitachi Zosen has solidified its market position through notable achievements, including pioneering developments in environmental engineering. The company continues to drive progress in the industry, emphasising quality and reliability in its offerings.
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Hitachi Zosen's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Hitachi Zosen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 208,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded about 7,200,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant reduction from 2021, when total emissions were approximately 265,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 251,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 14,600,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were about 2,600,000 kg CO2e. Hitachi Zosen has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets (SBTi) or other formal reduction initiatives. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting. The emissions data for 2020 and earlier years shows a trend of decreasing emissions, with 2020 reporting approximately 30,084,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and 2013 showing a total of about 369,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Overall, Hitachi Zosen's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident in its decreasing emissions figures, although specific reduction targets or climate pledges have not been disclosed.
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| 2013 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 336,900,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Hitachi Zosen is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
