Sheila Rohra, CEO, Hitachi Vantara: Elated to have improved sustainability scores on Hitachi Vantara network storage products
Hitachi Vantara has released its FY2024 Sustainability Report, marking the second edition of its annual ESG progress and transparency reporting. Building on last year’s inaugural report, this year’s edition outlines Hitachi Vantara’s progress in sustainability, highlighting advancements in energy-efficient infrastructure, reductions in carbon emissions and responsible business practices.
It showcases Hitachi Vantara’s key achievements in FY2024, including ENERGY STAR certification for multiple storage solutions, the expansion of global greenhouse gas (GHG) management and new sustainability tools that help customers track energy and carbon usage.
“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,” added Rohra.
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 4 percent of U.S electricity last year and could reach up to 12 percent by 2028.
Navigating this challenge requires solutions that balance performance with efficiency – helping organizations manage growing data needs while keeping costs and carbon footprints in check. The new report highlights how Hitachi Vantara is addressing these pressures by delivering energy-efficient infrastructure that not only reduces environmental impact but also drives measurable cost savings for customers.
Key Highlights:
- 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 approximately 30 percent 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 percent 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 to 50 percent 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 percent of that from grid electricity and 35 percent from renewable sources, such as solar and wind. Notably, following a 2024 data center refresh at its Denver facility, which optimized the physical layout, consolidated infrastructure, and enhanced airflow, energy consumption was reduced by 50 percent, and power usage effectiveness (PUE) improved from 1.6 to 1.3, demonstrating the impact of energy-saving initiatives in Hitachi Vantara’s operations.
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