Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd., a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP), has been a pioneer in the technology and manufacturing sectors since its founding in 1910. With a diverse portfolio spanning information technology, social infrastructure, high functional materials, and systems, Hitachi operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Hitachi offers core products and services that include advanced IT services, industrial machinery, and energy systems, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its role in developing smart city technologies and its leadership in the digital transformation space. As a prominent player in the global market, Hitachi continues to enhance its reputation through strategic partnerships and a focus on research and development, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.
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 61 is higher than 99% 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 618,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2050. This long-term goal is part of their "Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050" initiative. For the near term, Hitachi has committed to a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Historically, Hitachi's emissions in Japan were significant, with 525,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2010, indicating a substantial carbon footprint. The company is actively working to mitigate its impact through these comprehensive reduction strategies, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | 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
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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.
