Remote sensing technology
Used for continuous monitoring of atmospheric conditions, water quality, and soil conditions, as well as the early detection of deforestation and soil degradation
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Nature Positive
Realizing social and economic activities
that preserve natural capital and support thriving ecosystems
that preserve natural capital and support thriving ecosystems
“Nature Positive” refers to halting the loss of biodiversity and setting it on a path to recovery. This initiative has emerged as a new global goal alongside Decarbonization and the Circular Economy, and it is rapidly gaining attention among companies as a critical management priority.
Biodiversity provides essential ecosystem services that support our lives in countless ways. For example, the oxygen we depend on is produced through photosynthesis, and plants help regulate temperature and humidity by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing water vapor. However, biodiversity, which maintains ecosystems in a delicate balance, is now declining at an unprecedented rate, raising concerns about the disruption of these vital relationships.
Leveraging its strengths in “Observation, Measurement, and Analysis,” Hitachi High-Tech supports customers in advancing Nature Positive initiatives by developing technologies that address and mitigate environmental challenges.
Global trends driving Nature Positive
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Chemical analysis technologyHigh‑sensitivity analysis using gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and mass spectrometry (MS). Effective for agrochemical residue testing and soil contamination assessment -
Biosensor technologyRapid detection of specified harmful substances, enabling low‑cost, real‑time on‑site testing -
Detection technology using nanotechnologyDetection of trace amounts of lead, cadmium, and other substances. Expected to serve as a sustainable testing technology with a low environmental impact -
Optical sensors and spectroscopy technologyApplied to non‑destructive, rapid on‑site analysis, including continuous monitoring of harmful gases in the atmosphere
Hitachi High-Tech's
Nature Positive solutions
Hitachi High-Tech's
Nature Positive initiatives
Hitachi High-Tech's
Nature Positive
solutions
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Environmental impact substance screening solutions that detect harmful substances in products and materials
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Avoiding the risk of environmental regulatory violations and preventing the loss of business opportunities -
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Preventing the release and accumulation of harmful substances into the global environment
Hitachi High-Tech’s analytical systems
Hitachi High-Tech’s analytical systems are widely used for incoming and outgoing inspections and quality control based on environmental regulations such as the RoHS Directive. They can be used to meet measurement needs ranging from screening to precise quantitative analysis.
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Development of a long-awaited screening device
Thermal Desorption MS (Screening Device for Phthalates) HM1000A
The RoHS Directive by the European Union (EU) was revised, and four types of phthalate esters were newly added to the list of regulated substances.
However, measurement devices used to detect such polymeric compounds are expensive and difficult to operate, and analysis requires advanced skills, making them unsuitable for regular inspections at factories.
The HM1000A Phthalate Screening Device developed by Hitachi High-Tech enables rapid and easy detection of these substances and is a thermal desorption mass spectrometer with unprecedented features.
Measurement of one sample takes less than 10 minutes, and 50 samples can be automatically evaluated continuously in approximately eight hours.
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Demonstrating operation of measurement with HM1000A
Safe and secure water resource monitoring
Taking on the challenge of simple, rapid, and low-cost PFAS detection technology for pollutants that cause health damage
Leveraging peptide‑based synthetic polymer detection and identification technology developed by Institute of Science Tokyo, and integrating it with Hitachi High-Tech’s “Chemicals Informatics” compound discovery support service, we aim to efficiently discover and generate peptides useful for PFAS detection.
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Contributing to the conservation of aquatic ecosystems
Hitachi High-Tech has begun joint research on PFAS detection with the Institute of Science Tokyo
- PFAS is widely used in many products but has properties that make it difficult to break down. Because it accumulates in seawater and soil even after treatment, water contamination is a particular concern.
- Current PFAS detection methods are complex and time-consuming, making efficiency improvements in detection operations a challenge.
- This research is examining methods to enable simple and rapid PFAS detection.
If your company would like to learn more about this initiative, please contact us.
Hitachi High-Tech's
Nature Positive initiatives
Hitachi High-Tech's
environmental conservation initiatives
environmental conservation initiatives
Promoting activities that prevent pollution and reduce adverse effects on people and the natural environment
- Conducting regular water quality measurements, including analysis for heavy metals
- Implementing measures to control chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels, an important environmental indicator for marine areas
- Thoroughly managing water quality by measuring wastewater quality in factories in real time.
Promoting the reduction of water‑related risks in our business activities to help build a highly circular society
- Conducting annual water stress and water risk assessments at all domestic sites
- Confirming suppliers’ water management status annually using an indirect impact assessment form and conducting environmental impact assessments