Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) has received numerous awards for environmental practices at each of its sites worldwide.
San Jose, California USA
2009: Waste Reduction Award Program
State of California recognition for recycling activities
2009: Super Eco-Factory Certification
Hitachi, Ltd. Recognition of environmental burden reduction
HGSP, Shenzhen, China
2009: Shenzhen Waste Reduction Advanced Enterprise Award for 20082009:
Shenzhen Green Enterprise Award for 2008
Recognitions by Shenzhen EPB
2009: Shenzhen Cleaner Production Enterprise Award
Joint recognition from Shenzhen EPB, Shenzhen Trade & Industry Bureau and Shenzhen Science Technology & Information Bureau
2009: Eco-Spirit Award
Hitachi, Ltd. Recognition
2009: Green Medal Company Award
Shenzhen Media Plant, Shenzhen, China
2009: Waste Reduction Advanced Enterprise of Shenzhen Award for 2008
Recognition from Shenzhen EPB
Fujisawa, Japan
2009: Kanto Area Chairman’s Award
Highest area award recognizing reduction in electricity use
Philippines
2009: Environmental Performer Award
Recognition from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
2009: Outstanding Community Project Award
Recognition from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
2009: Mother Nature Award
2009: Outstanding Pollution Control Officer Award
Two citations from the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI)
Singapore
2010: President's Award for the Environment
Recognition from the Singapore Government for efforts in environmental sustainability
2009: Green 21 Award
Hitachi, Ltd. Recognition
2009: Watermark Award
Recognition from Public Utilities Board for protection of water resources
Thailand
2009: Prime Minister Industry Award
Recognition by Ministry of Industry for Environmental Quality Preservation