Hitachi

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Hitachi doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 45

Hitachi has a DitchCarbon Score of 45 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability efforts. This score reflects a certain level of carbon intensity in the company’s operations. There is room for improvement in reducing emissions and enhancing sustainable practices to achieve a lower carbon intensity.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high

Hitachi is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Hitachi, located in Japan, operates in a region with a low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports Hitachi’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their energy consumption.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

3.71%

...this company is doing 3.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan, Hitachi operates in the industrial manufacturing sector and is a prominent technology company with a rich history spanning over a century. The company employs over 303,000 individuals across approximately 70 countries, focusing on the Social Innovation Business, which leverages both IT and operational technologies. Hitachi is dedicated to enhancing social infrastructure systems, promoting safety, and enriching lives through advanced digital technologies and collaborative creation with partners and customers.

Good news, Hitachi has made solid SBTi commitments

Hitachi has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company is aligning its operations and strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
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