Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd
Hitachi Construction Machinery's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Hitachi Construction Machinery has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Hitachi Construction Machinery's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hitachi Construction Machinery amounted to 242,522 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hitachi Construction Machinery decreased by 9.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hitachi Construction Machinery were 91,884 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Hitachi Construction Machinery reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hitachi Construction Machinery's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 150,638 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Hitachi Construction Machinery reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 47.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 14.7% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Hitachi Construction Machinery use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hitachi Construction Machinery's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported 16,579,301 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Hitachi Construction Machinery includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,579,301 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 9.58% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 90.42% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Hitachi Construction Machinery reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hitachi Construction Machinery disclose?
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 14,946,578 tCOâ‚‚e (90.15%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,310,098 tCOâ‚‚e (7.9%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 172,814 tCOâ‚‚e (1.04%)
Hitachi Construction Machinery's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hitachi Construction Machinery's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery reported a total carbon footprint of 16,821,823 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.84% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Hitachi Construction Machinery's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.9%.