- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and geopolitical factors
- Achieving carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by 2050
- Managing risks related to water and biodiversity
- Ensuring responsible procurement practices throughout the supply chain
- Maintaining a safe working environment and preventing accidents
Hitachi, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Hitachi, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 269.24 Mt-CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 459 kt-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.1K kt-CO2e/year; Scope 3: 267.67 Mt-CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
269.24 Mt-CO2e/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
24%
of total energy
Water Usage
14.23 million m3/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
356 kt/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 459 kt-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1K kt-CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 267.67 Mt-CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 269.24 Mt-CO2e/year |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 70.75 Mt-CO2e/year |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 72.4 Mt-CO2e |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 4.4K kt-CO2e/year |
| 2015-04 to 2016-03 | 3.1K kt-CO2e/year |
| 2014 | 3.4K GWPkt |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total CO2 emissions at business sites by 40% compared to FY2010 (target: 32%)
- 199 sites (58%) achieved zero landfill waste (target: 90 sites)
- Reduced water use per unit by 27% compared to FY2010 (target: 22%)
- Reduced chemical atmospheric emissions per unit by 21% compared to FY2010 (target: 5%)
- 126.1 million metric tons of CO2 avoided emissions per year (target: 100 million metric tons)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% at business sites by 2024 (compared to 2010)
- Reduce water use per unit by 24% by 2024 (compared to 2010)
- Achieve 100 million metric tons of CO2 avoided emissions per year by 2024
- Increase digital talent to 97,000 by 2024
- Improve employee engagement to 71% by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality at business sites by 2030
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2010)
- Improve resource use efficiency by 50% by 2050 (compared to 2010)
- Improve water use efficiency by 50% by 2050 (compared to 2010)
- Increase ratio of female and non-Japanese executive and corporate officers to 30% each by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality throughout the value chain by 2050
- Minimize impact on natural capital by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernanceResilienceSafety and SecurityQuality of LifeBusiness with IntegrityDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)