Sustainability
Our Pledges, Our Future
For more than 115 years, Hitachi has continued to grow its business with its founding spirit of “contributing to society through the development of superior, original technology and products” at the heart of what we do.
Today we continue to embrace this philosophy, by pushing the boundaries of technological innovation to help solve the world’s biggest challenges, with the ambition to help achieve a better and more sustainable future for people and planet.
Hitachi Sustainability Report 2025
Annual reporting on Hitachi’s sustainability performance
Hitachi Group Sustainability Strategy
Hitachi is aiming for a harmonised society where environment, wellbeing and economic growth are in balance. In realising this vision, we have developed the Hitachi Group sustainability strategy PLEDGES, which consists of seven key strategic pillars, that will contribute towards a more sustainable global society and to encourage business growth.
Hitachi Group sustainability strategy framework—PLEDGES
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
Planet
Decarbonization, Circular economy, Nature positive
FY2027 KPI/target
%
GHG emission reduction rate at operational sites (factories and offices)
(compared to FY2019)
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
Diverse perspectives
Realize innovative ideas through the new “Make a Difference!” program*1
*1 A program to support bottom-up idea proposals and implementation aimed at Hitachi Group employees.
FY2027 KPIs/targets
Leadership
points
Employee growth mindset score
Empowerment
points
Employee engagement score
Building a resilient organizational foundation - The Hitachi Group’s business environment is changing day by day, 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
or less
Total recordable injury frequency rate
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 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
times (6,000+ procurement partners)
Number of procurement partners taking action on environment and human rights
(compared to FY2024)
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.
Management message
Delivering positive impact to society
We place our sustainability strategy PLEDGES at the heart of our business, and endeavor to strengthen our social innovation business with Lumada as core to deliver positive impact to people and planet.
Here we introduce some examples of our solutions in action.
ESG Performance
We are enhancing sustainable management as One Hitachi, with our sustainability strategy PLEDGES as foundation.
Here we introduce our environmental, social and governance performance.
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