Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced a reduction in energy consumption at its facilities.
In fiscal year 2024, Hitachi Vantara consumed 78,211 MWh of energy, with 90% sourced from grid electricity and 35% from renewable sources such as solar and wind.
A 2024 data center refresh at its Denver facility reduced energy consumption by 50% by optimizing the physical layout, consolidating infrastructure and enhancing airflow. Additionally, power usage effectiveness (PUE) improved from 1.6 to 1.3, demonstrating the impact of energy-saving initiatives in Hitachi Vantara’s operations.
Hitachi Vantara’s state-of-the-art solar-powered distribution center in the Netherlands generates approximately 30% of its 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.
Several Hitachi Vantara storage solutions earned ENERGY STAR certification for their performance and energy efficiency. The company 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.
Hitachi Vantara plans to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030 and has also set a target to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by FY2050.
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. Italian pasta manufacturer La Molisana implemented VSP One Block, resulting in a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 2.5x improvement in response times. Malayala Manorama, a media company in India, benefited from a new low-latency infrastructure that is powered by Hitachi Vantara, leading to a 66% reduction in rack space and a 70% reduction in power and cooling costs. Additionally, Elisa Eesti, an Estonian telecom provider, modernized its data infrastructure with Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform (VSP), tripling energy efficiency and significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
“We’re proud of the progress we’ve made since our inaugural Sustainability Report, but we know the journey doesn’t end there,” said CEO Sheila Rohra in a statement. “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.”