Decarbonisation Strategy: Portugal

1. Environmental Sustainability Goals 

  • Become Carbon Neutral by 2030 in scopes 1 & 2 (50% reduction in scope 1&2 emissions)
  • Achieve Net Zero by 2050 (90% reduction in all scopes)

 

2. Carbon Footprint

Hitachi Solutions has conducted a comprehensive review of our carbon reporting and carbon reduction plan. We have improved our data capture and reporting capability significantly and have (in line with GHG protocol guidance) set our baseline year to 2022.  

We have engaged Eight Versa and Natural Carbon Solutions to support and validate this calculation and we are continuing efforts to improve the accuracy and scope of our carbon reporting.

 

Hitachi Solutions Portugal FY23 Emissions tCO2e
Scope 1 Direct emissions – fossil fuels, vehicle fleet, & refrigerant)         7.85 
Scope 2 Indirect emissions – purchased electricity, steam, heat & cooling       20.48 
Scope 3 Indirect emissions – Value Chain     404.93 

 

Issue Date:
12/07/2024
Expiry Date:
11/07/2025
ID:
NCS-01971-002

 

Notes

Hitachi Solutions calculates its carbon footprint for scopes 1, 2, and scopes 3.1-3.8. Downstream value chain emissions relating to scope 3.9-3.15 are not included in our reporting.  As a professional services organisation, we do not create physical products that require transportation.

 

3. Carbon Reduction Plan 

Hitachi Ltd has committed to an SBTi aligned plan for carbon neutrality in its sites and offices by 2030. Hitachi Solutions is implementing the following initiatives to decarbonise our operations and deliver solutions supporting sustainability for our customers 

  • We aim to deliver “low carbon projects” by ensuring a strong focus on minimising emissions and delivering carbon efficient solutions. We will work with our environmental partners to offset residual emissions with carbon removal solutions. 
  • We continue to work with our environmental project partners to invest in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere.These projects are selected following a process of appropriate due diligence involving oversight from an independent third party. 
  • All our consultants have or are working toward training and certification on the “Principles of Sustainable Software Delivery from the Green Software Foundation.This training will be rolled out to all employees as part of the mandatory compliance curriculum in FY2024. 
  • We are updating our sustainable solution design guidance to ensure that the “well architected framework” is implemented in our green design approach. 
  • Our volunteering programme is being promoted to employees to encourage participation in volunteering projects for environmental causes. 
  • We are working with our landlords to decarbonise our offices through a series of energy savings initiatives such as PIR sensors and LED lighting.