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. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 7,200,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were around 265,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 251,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 14,600,000 kg CO2e. Hitachi Zosen has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The ongoing efforts to reduce emissions align with industry standards for climate accountability, although further details on specific reduction strategies are not available.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 336,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 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.
