Sustainability
Our Pledges, Our Future
For more than 116 years, Hitachi has grown its business on the founding spirit of “contributing to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” It’s a spirit we continue to embrace today, pushing the boundaries of technological innovation to help solve the world’s biggest challenges.
Hitachi Group sustainability strategy PLEDGES
Our ambition is to help achieve a better and more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet. To achieve this, we are advancing our business based on PLEDGES, a Group-wide strategy that accelerates action and drives meaningful change. PLEDGES guides the decisions and actions we take across the Hitachi Group, supporting innovation, strengthening our businesses, and contributing to the realization of a Harmonized Society where environmental sustainability, well-being, and economic growth are in balance.
A closer look into our PLEDGES
Through PLEDGES, we are targeting actions across seven strategic pillars that will help us advance a sustainable society and Hitachi’s business growth.
- Planet
- Leadership / Empowerment / Diverse perspectives
- Governance
- Engagement
- Sustainability for all
Planet
Green Transformation (GX) — Hitachi believes that it is essential to address environmental issues that are becoming increasingly serious around the world from a long-term perspective, and has established its environmental vision, which sets out the direction of the Hitachi Group. Under this vision, Hitachi has set three strategic pillars of Decarbonization, Circular economy and Nature positive, and will foster group-wide initiatives with the aim to become a global leader in GX to help protect our Planet and achieve wellbeing for People.
Included themes
Decarbonization, Circular economy, Nature positive
FY2027 KPI/target
GHG emission reduction rate at operational sites (factories and offices) (compared to FY2019)
Leadership / Empowerment / Diverse perspectives
Strengthening human capital, Cultivating organizational culture and Leveraging diverse perspectives — To create innovation, Hitachi believes it is essential to strengthen human capital and cultivate an organizational culture that encourages challenges and growth. Based on this approach, Hitachi will strive to strengthen the development of next-generation leaders who will lead transformation and also enhance cultivating an organizational culture that encourages individual challenges and growth. In addition, Hitachi respects and values diverse perspectives, and by fostering an inclusive culture where employees can grow together, it aims to deliver value to society.
Included themes
Leadership: Human capital acquisition and development, Individual leadership
Empowerment: Employee engagement, Organizational culture
Diverse perspectives: Inclusive workplace and opportunities for all
FY2027 KPIs/targets
Leadership
employee growth mindset score
Empowerment
employee engagement score
Diverse perspectives
Realize innovative ideas through the new “Make a Difference!” program*
* A program to support bottom-up idea proposals and implementation aimed at Hitachi Group employees.
Governance
Building a resilient organizational foundation — The Hitachi Group’s business environment is changing day by day, and thus, strengthening the resilience of the organization is critical to achieving sustainable growth. Hitachi will enhance safe and secure workplaces throughout the Group and foster a corporate culture in which each and every employee acts with honesty and fairness. In addition, Hitachi will continue to strengthen global risk management as well as governance, with the aim of remaining a company that is trusted by society.
Included themes
Corporate ethics and compliance, Health and safety, Quality and product safety, Information security, AI governance, Risk management
FY2027 KPI/target
total recordable injury frequency rate
Engagement
Enhancing a sustainable value chain — As a company that operates its business around the globe, engaging with diverse stakeholders, Hitachi believes it is its responsibility to enhance sustainability initiatives throughout the entire value chain. To achieve this, Hitachi will foster business activities that address environmental and human rights issues at all stages of the value chain, and will focus on sustainable procurement activities in cooperation with its procurement partners, particularly in the upstream. Through collaborative creation along with stakeholders, Hitachi aims to realize a sustainable society and business growth.
Included themes
Sustainable procurement, Human rights
FY2027 KPI/target
the number of procurement partners taking action on environment and human rights (6,000+ procurement partners) (compared to FY2024)
Sustainability for all
Delivering value to society — The seventh pillar represents Hitachi’s commitment to deliver value to society through business activities based on the above six pillars. With the sustainability strategy at the core of its business, Hitachi aims to deliver value to every corner of the world by further accelerating its social innovation business centered on Lumada.
Delivering positive impact to society
We will deliver positive impact to people and planet, aiming for a Harmonized Society.
- Providing better transport
- Supporting the development of industries
- Keeping people healthy
- Delivering sustainable energy
- Making living more comfortable and convenient
- Keeping society safe and resilient
- Building a more sustainable future
From our foundation to our future
For more than 116 years, our founding philosophy — “contributing to society through the development of superior, original technology and products” — has driven us to innovate technological solutions that solve the world’s greatest challenges.
- Where we started
- Where we are now
- Where we are heading
Born in a time of social and industrial change, Namihei Odaira aspired to contribute to society and improve people’s lives through technology. Determined to develop electric machinery through his own efforts, he took on the challenge of machine development at the Hitachi mine.
In 1910, after years of challenges and learning, Odaira and a small team developed Japan’s first locally made five-horsepower motor, marking the beginning of Hitachi.
Rooted in the values of Wa (harmony), Makoto (sincerity) and Kaitakusha-seishin (pioneering spirit), Hitachi has continued to create innovations that help society move forward.
Our dedication to invention and unwavering focus on the future continue to drive our growth today. The founding spirit remains at the heart of our management approach, guiding our commitment to contribute to society for current generations and those to come.
Across our diverse businesses, we create innovation that delivers positive impact — from energy solutions supporting a renewable future to services that improve health, mobility and quality of life. This enduring commitment to progress inspires us to reimagine what is possible and build a more sustainable future for all.
Sustainability and social impact have always been part of our DNA. As we advance our sustainability strategy PLEDGES and drive continuous innovation, we are helping shape a more sustainable future.
Leveraging our strengths in IT, OT and products, we accelerate the digital transformation of social infrastructure. As a Digital Infrastructure Company, we aspire to realize a Harmonized Society where environment, wellbeing and economic growth coexist in harmony.
Our sustainability journey
Like innovation, sustainability is a never-ending journey, and, at Hitachi, we are continuously evolving how we operate to deliver better for people, the planet and the future.
- 2010
- 2013
- 2016
- 2019
- 2019
- 2020–2021
- 2025
Innovation in action
- The future of UK rail travel
- Realizing a society without fear of cancer
- Driving efficiency and leveraging tacit knowledge
- Enabling smarter buildings
- Modernizing Pakistan’s payment systems
- Collaborating to realize a circular economy
- Unlocking the grids of the future, today
ESG performance
We are enhancing sustainable management as One Hitachi, with our sustainability strategy PLEDGES as the foundation.
Here we introduce our environmental, social and governance performance.
Sustainability assessments and initiatives
We aspire to support the development of sustainable societies.
To amplify our efforts, we engage in external initiatives and evaluations that help enhance our sustainability performance.
We actively contribute to a range of international initiatives and groups that exist to drive sustainability on a global scale.
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