Towards Carbon-Neutral
We accelerate the energy transition through innovative technologies towards a carbon-neutral future. Through Sustainability 2030, we aim to achieve carbon-neutrality in our own operations by 2030. In addition, we target to reduce our emissions along the value chain by 50% with customers, partners, and suppliers, supporting SDG 7 ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’ and aligned with the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
100% Fossil-free electricity in its own operations
Hitachi Energy has reached its first-step target to use 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations in 2022, stepping up the pace in achieving its Sustainability 2030 target of becoming carbon-neutral. By using 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations, Hitachi Energy reduced its CO2e equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019. The targeted 50% reduction achieved ahead of plan will amount to approx. 175 kilo tonnes CO2e per year, equivalent to removing over 35,000 passenger cars off the road.
Our Targets
We aim to achieve carbon-neutrality in our own operations
minimal use of carbon offsets
50% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions along the value chain
2019 baseline
Reducing our resources through circularity
We accelerate the energy transition through innovative technologies towards a carbon-neutral future. Through Sustainability 2030, we aim to achieve carbon-neutrality in our own operations by 2030. In addition, we target to reduce our emissions along the value chain by 50% with customers, partners, and suppliers, supporting SDG 7 ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’ and aligned with the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Our Targets
50% reduction of waste disposed
2013 baseline
25% reduction of freshwater use
2013 baseline
Minimizing health and environmental impact
We will minimize the adverse impacts on human health and the environment from our portfolio through reduction of hazardous substances and pollution throughout the life cycle of our offerings.
In 2021, we launched EconiQ™ – our eco-efficient portfolio. EconiQ™ is Hitachi Energy’s eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Our EconiQ portfolio is sustainability-oriented in design to deliver a superior environmental performance compared to conventional solutions. Discover more about EconiQ below.
Our Target
25% reduction of hazardous substances & chemicals
2013 baseline
EconiQ™ in action
Our eco-efficient portfolio