Hitachi Ltd
Hitachi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Hitachi 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hitachi's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hitachi amounted to 600,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hitachi decreased by 11.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Hitachi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hitachi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hitachi were 390,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hitachi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hitachi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 79.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hitachi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Hitachi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hitachi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 210,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Hitachi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hitachi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 93.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hitachi's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 25% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Hitachi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Hitachi reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Hitachi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hitachi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hitachi reported 205,820,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Hitachi includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Hitachi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hitachi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hitachi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 205,820,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 8.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 91.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hitachi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hitachi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hitachi disclose?
In 2024, Hitachi reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Hitachi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Hitachi's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 188,550,000 tCO₂e (91.61%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,370,000 tCO₂e (7.47%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,100,000 tCO₂e (0.53%)
Hitachi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hitachi’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hitachi reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 390,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 64,241 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Hitachi's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hitachi's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hitachi reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.42 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Hitachi rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Hitachi ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Hitachi among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Hitachi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hitachi reported a total carbon footprint of 206,420,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.71% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Hitachi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.19%. a