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.
How does Hitachi Cable America, Inc.'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.
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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.
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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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,068,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 
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.
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.