External Assessments and Awards

(Continued inclusion in 2024)

THE USE BY HITACHI, LTD. OF ANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES （“MSCI”） DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF HITACHI, LTD. BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED ‘AS-IS’ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI.

(Selected in 2023)

THE INCLUSION OF HITACHI, LTD. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF HITACHI, LTD. BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.

(Continued inclusion in 2024)

FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products

(Continued inclusion in 2024)

FTSE Russell confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products

(Continued inclusion in 2024)

FTSE Russell confirms that Hitachi, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products

(Continued inclusion in 2024)

(Awarded in 2023)

Hitachi, Ltd. has been awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by the Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Terra Carta Seal recognizes global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.

(Awarded in 2024)

Hitachi, Ltd. has been selected as a SX Brand 2024 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The aim of the SX Brand project is to select and award a group of progressive companies that enhance their ability to create a source of funds for growth in a sustainable manner and increase corporate value through sustainability transformation^*1.

*1 SX Brand is an initiative in which companies strive to improve long-term and sustainable corporate value by synchronizing the sustainability of society with that of itself while carrying out the necessary management and business reforms to achieve such synchronization.

(Rated in 2024)

Hitachi, Ltd. earned an AA rating under the MSCI ESG Rating.

(Rated in 2023)

Hitachi, Ltd. was selected for the CDP's A List, the highest rating for climate change, for three consecutive years. A List, the highest rating given by the CDP for companies, in the two areas of climate change and water security. The company is also selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating for supplier engagement.

(Continued inclusion in 2023)

Hitachi, Ltd. has also been certified as Prime in the ESG Corporate Rating by ISS ESG.

Kurumin Certification

Hitachi, Ltd. received Kurumin certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2011. This certification was granted under Japan’s Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation-Children, in recognition of Hitachi’s achievement in developing and implementing action plans supporting child care, helping employees work with the peace of mind that comes from a good work-life balance. In addition to Hitachi, Ltd., several other group companies in Japan received Kurumin certification including Hitachi High-Tech, Hitachi Systems, and Hitachi Solutions.

Eruboshi Certification

Hitachi, Ltd. pursue diversity as an important component of management strategy and strives to create work environments that enable diverse talent to play active roles. In recognition of these initiatives, we received Eruboshi certification, which is conferred to companies that implement exceptional measures under Japan’s Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. In addition to Hitachi, Ltd., several other group companies in Japan have received Eruboshi certification, including Hitachi High-Tech, Hitachi Systems, and Hitachi Solutions.

Received Award in the Technology Utilization Category at the 2024 Nikkei Smart Work Awards

Hitachi, Ltd. received an award in the Technology Utilization Category at the 2024 Nikkei Smart Work Awards sponsored by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. This award recognizes advanced companies that increase productivity and achieve sustainable growth through work style reform. Hitachi, Ltd. received the highest overall ranking of 5 stars (deviation value of 70 or higher), receiving the highest level of S++ in all three evaluation categories. In addition to efforts to improve inter-organizational communication using AI and the use of AI at manufacturing sites, Hitachi also received high praise for its efforts to speed up the search for materials that are likely to have desired properties by introducing materials informatics that utilize known compound data accumulated by its unique natural language processing technology and new compound data generated by AI. Hitachi also received high scores in technology evaluations by reporters.

Awarded Gold in the 2024 Pride Index

Hitachi, Ltd. has been recognized for its efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, including LGBTQIA+ groups. Hitachi, Ltd. received the Gold award, the highest award in the 2024 Pride Index, which is an index sponsored by work with Pride that evaluates initiatives related to sexual minorities.

Awarded Human Capital Leaders and Human Capital Management Quality (Gold) in the 2023 Human Capital Survey

Hitachi, Ltd. has been awarded the Human Capital Leaders and Human Capital Management Quality (Gold) in the 2023 Human Capital Survey jointly conducted by the HR Technology Consortium, HR Research Institute (ProFuture Inc.), and MS&AD Interrisk Research & Consulting, Inc. The survey investigates the status of efforts by companies and organizations regarding their human capital management and disclosure. Hitachi, Ltd. has been continuously working on the evolution of human capital management for more than 10 years, and has implemented this framework on a global basis. Consequently, Hitachi received the awards in recognition of its clear and detailed disclosure of the link between its management and human resources strategies.

Ranked First in industry for Four Consecutive Years in Nikkei Woman's 100 Best Companies Where Women Actively Take Part

Hitachi, Ltd. has claimed top spot for the fourth consecutive year in the 2024 edition of Nikkei Woman's 100 Best Companies Where Women Actively Take Part in the electrical, machinery, and automobile-related industry category (36th out of 479 responding companies in all industries). This survey measures and gives scores based on four indicators: 1) promotion to managerial positions, 2) promotion of women’s active engagement, 3) work-life balance and 4) workstyle diversity. In addition to career support including mentoring for women and dialogue with top executives, Hitachi has been strengthening its equality and inclusion measures, such as establishing a women's health consultation desk, striving to create an environment in which all employees can thrive.