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Rubber and Plastic Products
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Hitachi Cable America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hitachi Cable America, Inc., a prominent subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1959, the company has established itself as a leader in the cable and wire industry, specialising in advanced materials and innovative solutions for various sectors, including telecommunications, automotive, and industrial applications. With a diverse portfolio that includes high-performance optical fibre cables, automotive wiring harnesses, and specialty cables, Hitachi Cable America is recognised for its commitment to quality and technological advancement. The company’s focus on research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning it as a trusted partner in the market. Notably, Hitachi Cable America has garnered accolades for its sustainable practices and contributions to the industry, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in cable manufacturing.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s score of 36 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Proterial, Ltd.

Hitachi Cable America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Proterial, Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Hitachi Cable America, Inc. inherits climate performance data from Proterial, Ltd. at a cascade level of 2. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available for Hitachi Cable America, Inc. at this time. In the context of industry standards, the absence of reported emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that Hitachi Cable America, Inc. may still be developing its climate strategy or aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals set by its parent company.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,068,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,711,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hitachi Cable America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 10% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
84%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Capital Goods
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hitachi Cable America, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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