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Achieving 100% fossil-free a track record of implementing its own
technologies in its operations, to enable the
electricity in own operations integration of renewable energy.

For example, in 2015 its South Africa
operations installed a 750 kW rooftop
The global technology and market leader in power grids has achieved photovoltaic plant and a 1 MVA/380 kWh
the first-step target in its Sustainability 2030 plan and ramps up the battery-based PowerStore for enhancing
the use of renewables and providing a
pace towards carbon-neutral
continuous supply of power.
Through its Sustainability 2030 plan
nergy today announced that it has achieved the first-step target set out in its and targets, the company reinforces its
Sustainability 2030 plan – the use of 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations. The commitment to accelerating actions driving
Ecompany is driving towards being carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030, in line business in a sustainable way. Based around
with its purpose of ‘Advancing a sustainable energy future for all’. four pillars – Planet, People, Peace and
“By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO 2 Partnerships – the strategy draws from
equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019,” says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Energy. He continued, “The Net Zero challenge is global and it’s about acting now, innovating (SDGs), with specific focus on good health
and collaborating across countries, industries and societies. Together with customers, partners and well-being, quality education, gender
and all stakeholders, we are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, equality, clean water and sanitation,
flexible and secure.” affordable and clean energy, responsible
The targeted 50% reduction achieved ahead of plan will amount to approximately 175 kt of consumption and production, peace, justice
CO 2 per year, equivalent to removing over 35 000 passenger cars off the road. and strong institutions; and partnerships
To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations – and in support of the Hitachi for the goals. In line with these SDGs,
Group’s carbon-neutrality goal – the company has pursued a number of pathways, including each pillar has corresponding targets that
supporting projects to generate its own fossil-free electricity, such as installing solar roof panels drive the business to contribute social,
combined with e-mesh digital solutions for distributed energy resources, maximizing energy environmental, and economic value.
efficiency and minimizing CO 2 emissions.
In its Zhongshan factory in China, the company is generating nearly 20% of its total About Hitachi Energy
energy consumption from solar panels. In its first year of operation, the power generated at Hitachi Energy is a global technology
the factory is expected to reach 1510 MWh, contributing to the reduction in annual carbon leader that is advancing a sustainable
emissions by more than 1000 tonnes. energy future for all. We serve customers
To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity, Hitachi Energy has also switched to green tariffs, in the utility, industry and infrastructure
bought Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) sectors with innovative solutions and
across its operations and facilities in 90 countries. services across the value chain. Together
Looking ahead, Hitachi Energy is continuing to invest in its journey towards carbon- with customers and partners, we pioneer
neutrality by further increasing energy efficiency, as well as electrifying its own operations. technologies and enable the digital
In Ludvika, Sweden, the company is now using 100% renewable electricity generated from transformation required to accelerate
hydropower and from solar panels to support its operations. Ludvika, which is one of Hitachi the energy transition towards a carbon-
Energy’s largest production facilities, has gone beyond tackling its electricity supply and is now neutral future. We are advancing the
close to removing the use of all fossil fuels from the whole of its operations. The company has world’s energy system to become more
sustainable, flexible and secure whilst
balancing social, environmental and
economic value. Hitachi Energy has a
proven track record and unparalleled
installed base in more than 140 countries.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ
around 38,000 people in 90 countries
and generate business volumes of
approximately $10 billion USD.

Contact Rebecca Bleasdale, Hitachi Energy,
rebecca.bleasdale@hitachienergy.com,
www.hitachienergy.com, www.linkedin.
com/company/hitachienergy,
https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergy

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