- Hitachi joins SSE, ScottishPower, NatWest Group,
National Grid, Sky and Sainsbury’s as Principal Partners
for UN climate change summit COP26 in Glasgow
- Hitachi is committed to carbon neutrality at all its
factories and offices globally by 2030.
- Businesses playing a key role in climate action by
setting science-based targets to reach net zero emissions
Hitachi has today been announced as a new sponsor for
COP26, as businesses continue to play a vital role ahead of
the international climate change summit in Glasgow this
November.
Hitachi is the seventh Principal Partner who will support
the delivery of a successful and ambitious COP26. The
company joins SSE, ScottishPower, NatWest Group, National
Grid, Sky and Sainsbury’s.
Through these partnerships, the COP26 Presidency is showing
a clear commitment to working with businesses who are
taking real steps towards net zero.
The Japanese-founded company, with a large presence in the
UK, has established Science Based Targets and joined the
Race to Zero campaign. Hitachi has several long-term
environmental targets, including carbon neutrality at all
its factories and offices by 2030.
Hitachi is also working to help create a low carbon future
through developing electric transport solutions. In
partnership with other companies, they are working on the
largest commercial electric vehicle trial in the world and
also developing battery-powered trains.
COP26 President said:
Businesses have a key role to play in helping us build
back greener and Hitachi has shown strong leadership by
making a clear commitment to combating climate change
through science based measures.
We know that technology has a vital role in helping us
all achieve a low carbon future and Hitachi is at the
forefront of this. I am delighted to welcome them as a
Principal Partner for COP26.
Toshiaki Higashihara, President and CEO of Hitachi, Ltd.
said:
Climate change is a very real and immediate threat to
humanity. As a company, we have a vision to solve
environmental challenges and secure a more prosperous
planet for future generations. Our collaboration with
COP26 is consistent with our corporate mission starting
more than 110 years ago, when Hitachi was founded to
contribute to society through the development of
superior, original technologies and products.
Our aim is to help achieve a society that is low carbon,
resource efficient and harmonized with nature and we
believe COP26 is a significant step forward in the
creation of a decarbonised society.
Notes to editors:
For press queries, contact COP26media@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- Principal Partners are the top tier of sponsorship for
COP26.
- We will release information on the details of
sponsorship agreements after the event.
- We are ensuring that COP26 provides value for money for
the taxpayer.
- All sponsors have committed to the Science-Based
Targets initiative, this requires them to set ambitious
targets for emissions reductions, including having a
credible action plan. All in line with what the latest
climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the
Paris Agreement.
- More information on Hitachi net
zero.
