Hitachi Astemo

Hitachi Astemo, a Japanese company operating in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported a total of approximately 23.3 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 146 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 362 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 22.78 billion kg CO2e.

For the 2023 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 21.87 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 184 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 711 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 20.88 billion kg CO2e.

Hitachi Astemo has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050. In line with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) certification, Hitachi Astemo has committed to an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets are considered consistent with reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C.