Hitachi, Ltd., a major electronics manufacturer, has announced that it will invest 84 billion yen over the next 10 years to save energy in equipment, etc., with the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero by FY2030.
Hitachi, Ltd. has set a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from factories and offices to virtually zero by 2030, and announced on the 25th its policy to achieve it.
According to this, it plans to invest 84 billion yen over the next 10 years in order to save energy in equipment and utilize renewable energy.
In addition, from April this year, we will introduce a mechanism to reflect the results in the environmental field when deciding the compensation of officers.
In terms of products and services, the company says it will focus on development that will lead to a carbon-free society, such as parts for electric vehicles and systems that support the introduction of renewable energy.
At the press conference, Vice President Alistair Dormer, who is in charge of environmental strategy, said, "Governments around the world have promised to be actively involved in carbon neutrality, and the world is serious about responding to climate change. I am in a position to help, and this change is a great opportunity. "