Environmental Research

As a member of the global community, Hitachi takes seriously its role in tackling global environmental issues. Based on Hitachi‘s “Environment Vision 2015”, R&D to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout the product lifecycle is being promoted. By pursuing solutions to global warming、recycling of resource and conservation of ecosystems, Hitachi hopes to contribute to the preservation of the Earth’s environment and achievement of a sustainable society.

【Issues & Main themes】

• Prevention of global warming
  • CO₂reduction
  • Energy conservation
  • Electrically powered systems
• Recycling of resources
  • Recycling technology
  • Alternative technology for rare metals
• Conservation of ecosystems
  • Removal of dangerous substances
  • Water treatment

【Main Laboratories】

• Hitachi Research Laboratory (HRL)
• Central Research Laboratory (CRL)
• Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory (MERL)
• Systems Development Laboratory (SDL)
• Production Engineering Research Laboratory (PERL)
• Advanced Research Laboratory (ARL)
• Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory