Hitachi beefs up net zero strategy with ambitious new supply chain goals

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HS1 electric train at St Pancras station, London | Credit: Hitachi
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HS1 electric train at St Pancras station, London | Credit: Hitachi

The company has pledged to meet net zero by 2050 in its external operations

Global technology and engineering giant Hitachi has this week announced it is to strengthen its net zero strategy by extending its goals for carbon neutrality to cover its entire value chain. Building...

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