Hitachi recognized by CDP as the “A List” on climate change and water

Tokyo, December 17, 2025 – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has been selected on the A List, the highest score, in the areas of climate change and water by global environmental non-profit CDP, in recognition of Hitachi's leading efforts and highly transparent disclosures related to climate change and water. This is the fifth consecutive year that Hitachi has been selected for the A List in the area of climate change. This selection recognizes the efforts of the entire Hitachi Group. Additionally, in individual company evaluations, Hitachi High-Tech was selected for the A List in the areas of climate change and water, and Hitachi Energy was selected for the A List in the area of climate change.

Hitachi has established environmental targets under its sustainability strategy “PLEDGES” and its long-term environmental targets “Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050.” As part of its action on climate change, Hitachi aims to achieve net-zero GHG emission*1 across the value chain by FY2050, and contributes to decarbonization by offering high efficiency products and innovative services and technologies. In terms of water, Hitachi aims to reduce water use by 10% by FY2030 (compared to FY2019). To achieve this, Hitachi is implementing measures such as strengthening water intake management and leakage prevention, recirculating cooling water, and reusing purified waste water.

• 1 Refers to a state where a company has deeply reduced its GHG emissions across its entire value chain in eligible 1.5°C -aligned pathways, and any remaining residual emissions are permanently removed from the atmosphere such as through high-quality removals resulting in no net increase in atmospheric GHGs.

Hitachi enhances the Social Innovation Business that leverages IT, OT, and products to solve challenges faced by customers and society. Through these efforts, Hitachi aims to realize a harmonized society where environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.

Environmental Vision and Long-term Environmental Targets

Hitachi's Sustainability Initiatives

Sustainability Report / Integrated Report

About CDP 

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. 

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About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.