- Supply chain disruptions
- Increasing Scope 3 emissions due to business growth
- Challenges in suitable opportunities for recovering waste
- Water stress in some operational sites
Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31 reporting, Hitachi Energy Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 269 ktCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 83.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 8.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 228.3M tCO2e. 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 ktCO2e
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Water Usage
4.6K ML
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Waste
77.5K tons
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31)
| 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). | 83.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 228.3M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 74.6% vs. 2019 baseline (to 91.8 kt CO2e)
- Achieved 100% fossil-free electricity in own operations
- Reduced SF6 emissions by 62.7 kt compared to FY2021
- Increased renewable energy share in own operations by 27%
- Reduced freshwater use by 11.2% vs. 2013 baseline
- Increased recycling rate on waste from operations to 86%
- Increased recovered waste (including energy recovery) to 90%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 80% by 2030 from 2019 levels
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2019 levels
- Increase female diversity to 25% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in own operations by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and carbon neutralityHuman rights and labor conditionsResponsible sourcingResource efficiency and circular economySustainable products, services, and solutionsDeveloping our peopleDiversity and inclusionIntegrity and anti-corruption