Hitachi Rail Europe

Hitachi Rail Europe, headquartered in Italy and operating in railway transportation services, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported total global emissions of approximately 7.45 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 25.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 9.72 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, totalling around 7.41 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being the use of sold products (about 6.41 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 864.42 million kg CO2e).

In 2023, Hitachi Rail Europe's total global emissions were approximately 3.35 billion kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were around 17.35 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 14.47 million kg CO2e.

Looking further back, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 3.89 million kg CO2e. For 2021, the company reported total global emissions of about 941.53 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 20.31 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 21.57 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were a significant portion, totalling approximately 899.65 million kg CO2e.

Hitachi Rail Europe's climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company. Hitachi Rail Limited is committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality in its main sites by 2030 and Net-Zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Hitachi Corporate has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2030, based on 2010 levels. These targets are aligned with broader corporate family initiatives, with data and targets cascaded from Hitachi, Ltd.