Hitachi Energy @ COP30

Belém, Brazil
City Park,

COP30

The 30th edition of the COP takes place in Brazil, in the city of Belém, in the state of Pará. The chosen city offered the world a unique platform to discuss solutions to climate change with its feet stuck in the heart of the Amazon.

Main priorities of COP30

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Why did Hitachi Energy participate in COP30?

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There is no transition without transmission

At COP30, we advocate for the development of electrical infrastructure. We share our knowledge and capabilities with international organizations, governments, experts, public service providers and the energy sector in general to support accelerating a fair, inclusive and meaningful energy transition for communities in Brazil and around the world.

Hitachi Energy at COP30

Collaboration and partnership with institutions of great relevance to promote the debates and actions necessary to achieve a sustainable future. Check out our main partnerships and watch videos from live sessions.

Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

In the COP30 Blue Zone, GRA and IRENA hosted the Global Renewables Hub – a platform dedicated to collaboration, innovation and action implementation.

Hitachi Energy has teamed up with GRA to highlight solutions and initiatives aimed at achieving the global goal of 'Double Down, Triple Up'.

Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)

RTCC is a non-profit organization and official observer of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

At COP30, Hitachi Energy shared its knowledge and experience in the debates organized by RTCC.

Swedish Pavilion

At COP30, Sweden’s focus was on delivering solutions that not only reduce emissions, but also generate jobs, prosperity and sustainable growth.

With a long-standing partnership with the Swedish delegation, Hitachi Energy participated in the “Sweden – The Climate Matchmaker” initiative.

Other highlights

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC): An enriching conversation on “SF6 Control and Emissions Reduction” between Riccardo Bini, Head of Technology of the High Voltage Products Business Unit at Hitachi Energy, who spoke alongside leaders from the Infrastructure, Environmental Protection, and Business Management departments of SGCC.

Business Pavilion

Electricity Network Expansion: What Are the Required Conditions to Enable Supply Chain Growth?

CEBDS (Banco da Amazônia Pavillon)

Future of Energy: Innovation and Challenges of the Transition in Brazil

LIDE

Hitachi Energy, in partnership with LIDE Belgium, promoted the dinner-debate “Partnerships for Transition: Building Sustainable Value Chains between the European Union and Brazil”, bringing together about 50 C-level executives and policymakers at an exclusive meeting at Casa EY.

Glauco Freitas, Country Managing Director of Hitachi Energy in Brazil, participated as a panelist bringing perspectives on the importance of electrification and modernization of the grid to integrate renewable sources and ensure safe and affordable energy.

UNEZA

Alicia Arguello |Plan to Accelerate Electrification Solutions Workshop (UNEZA & AFID)

WGEO

Glauco Freitas | Industrial Decarbonization Roadmaps: Heavy Industry Transformation Strategies

EY House

Alicia Arguello | Powering Tomorrow: Financing the Grid of the Future (WEF)

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News and interviews

Glauco for Times Brasil - CNBC

Alicia for Edie: At COP30, collaboration on grid infrastructure will be key to advancing the energy transition

Alicia for Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)

Q&A: Circularity, COP30 & Energy Transitions | Sustainability Magazine

Glauco for "O Globo"

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Hitachi Energy arrives in Belém, in the northern region of Brazil, for COP30.

Hitachi Energy took part in a great discussion about SF₆-free innovations with State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) at the China Pavillion.

Hitachi Energy on the COP30 Energy Day

We had the opportunity to confirm and reinforce our our vision about the future of energy with strategic stakeholders.

We concluded our participation in COP30 with a strategic milestone

Decarbonizing Industry

Five recommendations to accelerate global industrial electrification

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Our Delegation

Anthony Allard

Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Region Head North America

Alberto Dias

Government Relations & Public Affairs, Business Development, Brazil

Alicia Arguello

Global Head of Sustainability

Carolina David

General Communications & Government Relations, South America

Glauco Freitas

Country Managing Director, Brazil

Louise Anderson

Institutions Lead, Government & Institutional Relations

Harmeet Bawa

Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations

Marisa Moretti

Country Communications Manager, Brazil

Our journey to COP30

Hitachi Energy, in line with its purpose that is to inspire the next era of sustainable energy, participated throughout the year in several initiatives aimed at debating with society the solutions to protect our planet and the future of humanity.

Here are some of the initiatives we’ve undertaken

Hitachi Energy on stage at the main pre-COP event hosted by Bloomberg

Participation at Climate Week NYC

Hosting the panel “Journey to COP30: The Role of the Private Sector in Achieving a Just Transition” in Brazil

Speaking at the FT Climate & Impact Summit Latin America and Brazil 2030

Signing the “Mutirão: Expanding Renewable Energy” call to action with the Global Renewables Alliance

Leading the panel “Why the Energy Supercycle is Unstoppable” at the World Economic Forum

Our legacy of action at previous COP

Past engagements:

COP26 (Glasgow)

Advancing adaptation and resilience.

COP27 (Sharm El-Sheikh)

Accelerating implementation and just transition.

COP28 (Dubai)

Contributing to the first Global Stocktake and fossil fuel transition dialogue

COP29 (Baku)

Advocating for climate finance and grid investment.

Sustainability at the core of our business

Sustainability is not just part of our business, it’s our purpose. Discover our global strategy and learn how we’re driving positive impact through technology, people, and partnerships.

Explore our Strategy

Sustainability is in the DNA of Hitachi Energy’s business strategy, shaping the approach we take towards environment, society, and our own governance in support of a just energy transition and is vital to the company’s Purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Read our Sustainability Report

From Brazil to the world: Driving renewable transformation

For over 70 years, Hitachi Energy has been a key partner in Brazil’s electrification journey. From pioneering long-distance HVDC transmission lines to investing over $200 million USD in local manufacturing and workforce development, we are helping power Brazil’s renewable future.

Our key sustainability products & solutions