Hitachi Zosen
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, often referred to simply as Hitachi Zosen, is a prominent Japanese engineering firm headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Established in 1881, the company has evolved into a leader in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in a diverse range of industries, Hitachi Zosen focuses on areas such as environmental solutions, energy systems, and industrial machinery. Their core products include waste-to-energy plants, water treatment systems, and advanced industrial equipment, all distinguished by innovative technology and sustainable practices. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Hitachi Zosen has solidified its market position through notable achievements, including pioneering developments in environmental engineering. The company continues to drive progress in the industry, emphasising quality and reliability in its offerings.
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Industry Benchmark
Hitachi Zosen's score of 19 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hitachi Zosen's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Hitachi Zosen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 208,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled 7,200,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hitachi Zosen has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 265,600,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2022. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, but it continues to focus on improving its emissions reporting and management practices. The emissions data reflects Hitachi Zosen's commitment to addressing climate change, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or long-term targets are not available. The company operates within a global context where industries are increasingly held accountable for their environmental impact, and it is essential for Hitachi Zosen to align with these expectations to enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 336,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hitachi Zosen is not committed to any 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.
