Hitachi Vantara Releases FY2024 Sustainability Report, Showcasing Ongoing Commitment to ESG and Environmental Innovation
Hitachi Vantara has released its FY2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental initiatives and energy-efficient infrastructure. The report showcases key achievements including ENERGY STAR® certification for multiple storage solutions, with their VSP One Block securing the highest ranking in the NVSS Disk Online 4 category.
Notable accomplishments include their Netherlands distribution center generating 30% of electricity from on-site solar, 40% recycled materials in storage model bezels, and overall energy consumption of 78,211 MWh with 35% from renewable sources. Their Denver facility achieved a 50% reduction in energy consumption and improved PUE from 1.6 to 1.3 after a 2024 data center refresh.
The company has set ambitious targets for carbon neutrality - achieving Scope 1 and 2 neutrality by FY2030 and value chain neutrality by FY2050. Customer success stories include La Molisana's 30% energy reduction, Malayala Manorama's 70% power cost reduction, and Elisa Eesti's tripled energy efficiency using Hitachi Vantara solutions.
Hitachi Vantara ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Sostenibilità per l'anno fiscale 2024, evidenziando importanti progressi nelle iniziative ambientali e nelle infrastrutture a risparmio energetico. Il rapporto mette in luce risultati chiave, tra cui la certificazione ENERGY STAR® per diverse soluzioni di storage, con il loro VSP One Block che ha ottenuto il punteggio più alto nella categoria NVSS Disk Online 4.
Tra i successi più rilevanti si segnala il centro di distribuzione nei Paesi Bassi, che produce il 30% dell'energia elettrica da impianti solari onsite, il 40% di materiali riciclati nelle cornici dei modelli di storage e un consumo energetico complessivo di 78.211 MWh, di cui il 35% da fonti rinnovabili. La struttura di Denver ha raggiunto una riduzione del 50% nel consumo energetico e un miglioramento del PUE da 1,6 a 1,3 dopo l'aggiornamento del data center nel 2024.
L’azienda ha fissato obiettivi ambiziosi per la neutralità carbonica: raggiungere la neutralità per le emissioni Scope 1 e 2 entro il 2030 e per l’intera catena del valore entro il 2050. Le storie di successo dei clienti includono la riduzione del 30% dei consumi energetici di La Molisana, il taglio del 70% dei costi energetici di Malayala Manorama e il triplicamento dell’efficienza energetica di Elisa Eesti grazie alle soluzioni Hitachi Vantara.
Hitachi Vantara ha publicado su Informe de Sostenibilidad del año fiscal 2024, destacando importantes avances en iniciativas ambientales e infraestructuras energéticamente eficientes. El informe presenta logros clave, incluyendo la certificación ENERGY STAR® para múltiples soluciones de almacenamiento, con su VSP One Block obteniendo la clasificación más alta en la categoría NVSS Disk Online 4.
Entre los logros destacados está su centro de distribución en los Países Bajos, que genera el 30% de la electricidad mediante energía solar in situ, utiliza un 40% de materiales reciclados en los marcos de los modelos de almacenamiento y un consumo energético total de 78,211 MWh, de los cuales el 35% proviene de fuentes renovables. Su instalación en Denver logró una reducción del 50% en el consumo de energía y mejoró su PUE de 1.6 a 1.3 tras la renovación del centro de datos en 2024.
La empresa ha establecido objetivos ambiciosos para la neutralidad de carbono: alcanzar la neutralidad en Alcance 1 y 2 para el año fiscal 2030 y la neutralidad en toda la cadena de valor para 2050. Historias de éxito de clientes incluyen la reducción del 30% en consumo energético de La Molisana, la disminución del 70% en costos de energía de Malayala Manorama y la triplicación de la eficiencia energética de Elisa Eesti gracias a las soluciones de Hitachi Vantara.
Hitachi Vantara는 2024 회계연도 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며 환경 이니셔티브와 에너지 효율 인프라에서의 중요한 진전을 강조했습니다. 보고서에는 여러 스토리지 솔루션에 대한 ENERGY STAR® 인증 획득과 함께 VSP One Block이 NVSS Disk Online 4 부문에서 최고 등급을 받은 주요 성과가 담겨 있습니다.
주요 성과로는 네덜란드 유통 센터가 현장 태양광으로 전력의 30%를 생산하고, 스토리지 모델 베젤에 40% 재활용 소재를 사용했으며, 전체 에너지 소비량 78,211 MWh 중 35%를 재생 가능 에너지에서 충당한 점이 있습니다. 덴버 시설은 2024년 데이터 센터 리프레시 후 에너지 소비를 50% 줄이고 PUE를 1.6에서 1.3으로 개선했습니다.
회사는 탄소 중립을 위한 야심찬 목표를 세웠으며, 2030 회계연도까지 Scope 1 및 2 중립을, 2050년까지 가치 사슬 전체의 중립을 달성할 계획입니다. 고객 성공 사례로는 La Molisana의 에너지 30% 절감, Malayala Manorama의 전력 비용 70% 감소, Elisa Eesti의 Hitachi Vantara 솔루션을 통한 에너지 효율 3배 향상이 포함됩니다.
Hitachi Vantara a publié son rapport de durabilité pour l’exercice 2024, mettant en avant des progrès significatifs dans les initiatives environnementales et les infrastructures à haute efficacité énergétique. Le rapport présente des réalisations clés, notamment la certification ENERGY STAR® pour plusieurs solutions de stockage, avec leur VSP One Block obtenant la meilleure note dans la catégorie NVSS Disk Online 4.
Parmi les accomplissements notables, leur centre de distribution aux Pays-Bas produit 30 % de son électricité grâce à l’énergie solaire sur site, utilise 40 % de matériaux recyclés dans les cadres des modèles de stockage, et affiche une consommation énergétique totale de 78 211 MWh, dont 35 % provenant de sources renouvelables. Leur site de Denver a réduit sa consommation d’énergie de 50 % et amélioré son PUE de 1,6 à 1,3 après la modernisation du centre de données en 2024.
L’entreprise s’est fixée des objectifs ambitieux pour la neutralité carbone : atteindre la neutralité des émissions Scope 1 et 2 d’ici l’exercice 2030, et la neutralité de la chaîne de valeur d’ici 2050. Parmi les réussites clients figurent une réduction de 30 % de la consommation énergétique de La Molisana, une baisse de 70 % des coûts énergétiques de Malayala Manorama, et un triplement de l’efficacité énergétique d’Elisa Eesti grâce aux solutions Hitachi Vantara.
Hitachi Vantara hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Fortschritte bei Umweltinitiativen und energieeffizienter Infrastruktur hervorgehoben. Der Bericht zeigt wichtige Erfolge, darunter die ENERGY STAR®-Zertifizierung für mehrere Speicherlösungen, wobei ihr VSP One Block die höchste Bewertung in der Kategorie NVSS Disk Online 4 erreichte.
Zu den bemerkenswerten Leistungen zählt das Vertriebszentrum in den Niederlanden, das 30 % seines Stroms durch vor Ort erzeugte Solarenergie gewinnt, 40 % recycelte Materialien in den Gehäusen der Speichermodelle verwendet und einen Gesamtenergieverbrauch von 78.211 MWh aufweist, wovon 35 % aus erneuerbaren Quellen stammen. Die Einrichtung in Denver erreichte eine Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs um 50 % und verbesserte den PUE von 1,6 auf 1,3 nach der Erneuerung des Rechenzentrums im Jahr 2024.
Das Unternehmen hat sich ehrgeizige Ziele für die Kohlenstoffneutralität gesetzt – Erreichung der Neutralität der Scope 1 und 2 Emissionen bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2030 und der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette bis 2050. Erfolgsgeschichten von Kunden umfassen eine 30%ige Energieeinsparung bei La Molisana, eine 70%ige Senkung der Stromkosten bei Malayala Manorama und eine Verdreifachung der Energieeffizienz bei Elisa Eesti durch den Einsatz von Hitachi Vantara Lösungen.
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Second annual report highlights continued progress in sustainability, product innovation and positive customer impact
For more information about Hitachi Vantara's efforts in sustainability, visit: http://www.hitachivantara.com/sustainability
As businesses increasingly rely on AI and data-intensive workloads, the demand for power continues to grow, leading to higher energy costs and greater environmental impact. According to a 2024 Department of Energy report, data centers consumed
"We're proud of the progress we've made since our inaugural Sustainability Report, but we know the journey doesn't end there," said Sheila Rohra, CEO of Hitachi Vantara. "Our focus remains on highlighting how sustainability, particularly in the data center, can be both a key driver of innovation and a business differentiator – from reducing carbon emissions to helping businesses achieve energy savings, enhance operational efficiency and meet their broader sustainability goals."
Key highlights from the report include:
- Top ENERGY STAR Rankings: Several Hitachi Vantara storage solutions earned ENERGY STAR certification for their industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. Hitachi Vantara holds the top two rankings for the most energy-efficient storage systems in the ENERGY STAR NVSS Disk Online 4 category, with the Virtual Storage Platform One Block (VSP One Block) securing the highest spot.
- Solar-Powered Distribution Center: Hitachi Vantara's state-of-the-art solar-powered distribution center in
the Netherlands generates approximately30% of the electricity consumption from on-site solar production. The remaining electricity is sourced through verified Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), ensuring the center operates entirely on renewable energy. - Recycled Materials: Currently,
40% by weight of the materials used in the bezels of Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block and File storage models come from post-consumer recycled plastics. These flame-resistant bezels meet safety standards and help limit impacts of fire. Hitachi Vantara plans to increase recycled content to50% by FY2030 through the expanded use of recycled materials in drive canisters, biomass-based parts and continued IT resource recycling. - Energy Consumption and Management: In FY2024, Hitachi Vantara consumed 78,211 MWh of energy, with
90% of that from grid electricity and35% from renewable sources, such as solar and wind. Notably, following a 2024 data center refresh at itsDenver facility, which optimized the physical layout, consolidated infrastructure, and enhanced airflow, energy consumption was reduced by50% , and power usage effectiveness (PUE) improved from 1.6 to 1.3, demonstrating the impact of energy-saving initiatives in Hitachi Vantara's operations. - Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability Goals: Hitachi Vantara is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030. The company has also set a target to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by FY2050.
Hitachi Vantara's commitment to sustainability goes beyond its own operations. Through its engineered products and solutions, the company helps enterprise customers and data center operators reduce their carbon footprints while lowering operational costs and complexities. A few recent examples include:
- La Molisana (
Italy ): As one of Italy's leading pasta manufacturers, La Molisana implemented VSP One Block, resulting in a30% reduction in energy consumption and a 2.5x improvement in response times, supporting its global expansion and sustainability goals. - Malayala Manorama (
India ): This major media company benefited from a new low-latency infrastructure, powered by Hitachi Vantara, leading to a66% reduction in rack space and a70% reduction in power and cooling costs. - Elisa Eesti (
Estonia ): One ofEstonia's largest telecom providers, Elisa Eesti modernized its data infrastructure with Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform (VSP), tripling energy efficiency and significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
"Sustainability was an important factor in our selection of VSP One Block," said Maurizio Maio, CIO of La Molisana. "Although the energy consumption of our data center is relatively low compared to our manufacturing operations, we are keen to implement eco-friendly IT solutions. The energy-efficient VSP One Block aligns perfectly with our vision."
While the FY2024 Sustainability Report reflects on the achievements of the past year, Hitachi Vantara recently introduced its first key sustainability commitment of FY2025: a new Sustainability Guarantee that will be offered as part of its storage platform going forward. Available with VSP One, the guarantee empowers businesses to track and optimize energy consumption. It also guarantees a maximum power consumption target, making it easier for organizations to achieve their sustainability goals.
For more information on Hitachi Vantara's sustainability efforts and to view the full FY2024 Sustainability Report, go to: https://www.hitachivantara.com/sustainability.
Additional Resources
- Report: Helping Make the World a Better Place
- Blog: Ensuring Today Leads to a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Unveils Inaugural Sustainability Report, Reinforcing Key Sustainability Credentials and Commitments
- Blog: Taking Action to Create a Sustainable Future for All
- Blog: Green and Lean: Unlocking Environmental Sustainability and Savings through Data Center Transformation
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