Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd., a global leader in technology and innovation, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1910, the company has evolved into a diversified multinational corporation, operating across various sectors including IT services, social infrastructure, high functional materials, and systems. Hitachi is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in areas such as data management, industrial machinery, and energy systems, setting itself apart with a commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Hitachi has achieved significant milestones, including the development of smart city solutions and advancements in AI and IoT. The company consistently ranks among the top players in the global market, recognised for its innovative products and services that enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation across industries.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hitachi's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Hitachi's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hitachi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hitachi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 214,380,000 kg CO2e globally, with 400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 213,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Hitachi has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by FY2050 across its entire value chain. Specifically, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Hitachi's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact. The company is actively working towards these goals, contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 810,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 263,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hitachi is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
