Sustainability Assessments and Initiatives
External Assessments and Awards
We actively contribute to a range of international initiatives and groups which exist to drive sustainability on a global scale.
Inclusion in ESG Indices (Hitachi, Ltd.)
(Selected in 2024)
THE INCLUSION OF HITACHI,LTD. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF HITACHI,LTD.
BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.
(Continued inclusion in 2024)
THE INCLUSION OF HITACHI,LTD. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF HITACHI,LTD.
BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.
(Selected in 2023)
THE INCLUSION OF HITACHI,LTD. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF HITACHI,LTD.
BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.
(Continued inclusion in 2024)
FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products
(Continued inclusion in 2024)
FTSE Russell confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products
(Continued inclusion in 2024)
FTSE Russell confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products
(Continued inclusion in 2024)
External Assessments Related to ESG
(Awarded in 2025)
Hitachi, Ltd. has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This prestigious award recognizes companies that demonstrate excellence in business ethics through an evaluation of over 240 proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, environmental and social impact, and initiatives that support a value chain.
* “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.
(Awarded in 2023)
Hitachi, Ltd. has been awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by the Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Terra Carta Seal recognizes global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.
(Awarded in 2024)
Hitachi, Ltd. has been selected as a SX Brand 2024 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The aim of the SX Brand project is to select and award a group of progressive companies that enhance their ability to create a source of funds for growth in a sustainable manner and increase corporate value through sustainability transformation*1.
*1 SX Brand is an initiative in which companies strive to improve long-term and sustainable corporate value by synchronizing the sustainability of society with that of itself while carrying out the necessary management and business reforms to achieve such synchronization.
(Rated in 2024)
Hitachi, Ltd. earned an AA rating under the MSCI ESG Rating.
(Rated in 2024)
Hitachi, Ltd. has been received an A List, the highest rating, for climate change in CDP 2024 by CDP, the global non-profit organization, in recognition of Hitachi's advanced initiatives and highly transparent disclosures related to climate change.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Hitachi has been selected for the A List for climate change. In addition, Hitachi received an A- score for water security in CDP 2024.
(Continued inclusion in 2023)
Hitachi, Ltd. has also been certified as Prime in the ESG Corporate Rating by ISS ESG.
Human Resources Awards and Recognition
Kurumin Certification
Hitachi, Ltd. received Kurumin certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2011. This certification was granted under Japan’s Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation-Children, in recognition of Hitachi’s achievement in developing and implementing action plans supporting child care, helping employees work with the peace of mind that comes from a good work-life balance. In addition to Hitachi, Ltd., several other group companies in Japan received Kurumin certification including Hitachi High-Tech, Hitachi Systems, and Hitachi Solutions.
Eruboshi Certification
Hitachi, Ltd. is committed to creating an environment where diverse talent can thrive, in order to advance the utilization of diverse perspectives. In recognition of these initiatives, we received Eruboshi certification, which is conferred to companies that implement exceptional measures under Japan’s Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. In addition to Hitachi, Ltd., several other group companies in Japan have received Eruboshi certification, including Hitachi High-Tech, Hitachi Systems, and Hitachi Solutions.
Hitachi won the "Grand Prize" in the “NIKKEI Smart Work Awards 2025”
The “NIKKEI Smart Work Awards” are conducted by Nikkei Inc., targeting all listed companies and leading unlisted companies. (This year, 830 companies have responded.) Based on the results of the “NIKKEI Sustainable Management Survey Smart Work Edition”, an external panel of judges (chaired by Atsushi Seike, President of Japanese Red Cross Society) conducted a comprehensive evaluation with using three criteria: "Human Resource Utilization," "Human Resource Investment" and "Technology Utilization". Companies that are expected to lead the next generation were selected as Excellent Companies. This year, Hitachi received the highest honor of “Grand Prize” with the top rating of "S++" in all categories of the survey and achieved the highest overall ranking of 5 stars. (with a deviation value of 70 or higher).
Awarded Gold in the 2024 Pride Index
Hitachi, Ltd. has been recognized for its efforts to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects all forms of diversity, including LGBTQIA+ people . Hitachi, Ltd. received the Gold award, the highest award in the 2024 Pride Index, which is an index sponsored by work with Pride that evaluates initiatives related to sexual minorities.
Ranked First in industry for Five Consecutive Years in Nikkei Woman's 100 Best Companies Where Women Actively Take Part
Hitachi, Ltd. has claimed top spot for the fourth consecutive year in the 2025 edition of Nikkei Woman's 100 Best Companies Where Women Actively Take Part in the electrical, machinery, and automobile-related industry category (39th out of 467 responding companies in all industries). This survey measures and gives scores based on four indicators: 1) promotion to managerial positions, 2) promotion of women’s active engagement, 3) work-life balance and 4) workstyle diversity.
Hitachi has been advancing efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive. These efforts include career support such as mentoring and dialogue with senior management — which also encompass support for women — as well as the establishment of a women’s health consultation desk.
Sustainability Initiatives
We look to internationally recognized external assessments to confirm our current efforts and seek for improvements.
| Initiative or Group | Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) | Became a participant in 2009. Joined workshops organized by the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) on ten different topics in fiscal 2022, including ESG, SDGs, and WEPs (the Women’s Empowerment Principles) |  |
| World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | Became a member in 1995 Adopted SOS 1.5 project in 2020 |  |
| Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) | Became a member in 2007 and has participated in the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) since 2016 |  |
| World Economic Forum | Participated in Davos Forum since 2014 | — |
| Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) | Announced support for TCFD in 2018 and disclosed climate- related information based on the TCFD recommendations |  |
| Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) | Became a member in 2018 Joined the JCI Race to Zero Circle established in 2021 |  |
| The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) | Obtained accreditation of “Targets for 1.5℃ (medium-term targets)” in 2020 |  |
| Business Ambition for 1.5℃ | Became a member in 2020, along with SBT1.5°C certification |  |
| Race To Zero Campaign | Joined in 2020, along with Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment |  |
| The Valuable 500 | Became a member in 2021 |  |
| ESG Disclosure Study Group (EDSG) | Participated as a founder and start-up member since 2020 |  |
ESG Disclosure Study Group
How to address the rapidly changing global trend in ESG disclosure is a major challenge for many corporations and institutional investors in Japan. Hitachi, Ltd. is responding to this issue through co-creation with stakeholders. In June 2020, Hitachi took the lead in establishing the ESG Disclosure Study Group to explore ways of disclosing ESG information that contribute to long-term corporate value enhancement while also keeping an eye on global trends. The study group initially started with 19 companies, and as of July 30, 2025, more than 130 companies, institutional investors, auditing firms and public organizations are participating.
Study group activities are divided into phases according to themes, and in August 2524, the “ESG Disclosure Study Group Report 2025 -Achieving World-Leading Disclosure and Dialogue Standards- ” was published including the results of these activities. This report contains ESG disclosure recommendations for corporations, institutional investors and standard-setting bodies and is disseminated to relevant organizations within and outside Japan. Hitachi, Ltd. serves as the co-chairman and secretariat of this study group, and leads these activities.
