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Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Ying Cen Tee started her career with Hitachi Rail as a Graduate Engineer in 2018. Since, she has worked on various projects at our Newton Aycliffe factory, Pistoia plant and Ashford depot. Her work contributes to the development of our trains so that they become more and more sustainable, comfortable and efficient. Engineering allows Ying Cen to work on products which benefit people and the planet. Read more about Ying Cen’s experience in the sector by clicking on the link below.
Throughout June 2023, as part of our work towards inclusivity, we have been sharing a number of 'Inclusive Glossary' posts on our internal comms channel. This initiative is designed to help raise awareness and understanding of some of the terms and acronyms we may hear associated with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This is in addition to a number of other activities throughout the month in relation to DEI and Inclusivity that showcase actions taken to raise awareness. #DEI #Pride2023
Today is World Environment Day 2023 and the focus this year is #beatplasticpollution. Every year around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced and studies estimate that there is already 75 to 199 million tonnes of plastic in oceans across the globe. At Hitachi Rail, we are contributing to #beatplasticpollution across the globe. We're focussing on the environmental design of our products. For example, we've introduced the use of more sustainable construction materials for installing the Cross River Rail Projects ETCS rail signalling system in Brisbane, Australia. TufDuct is a material made from 100% post-consumer plastic waste and approximately 27m of TufDuct cable troughs were installed for the project. Any waste from the installation could be reused or fully recycled. Innovative sustainable mobility is at the heart of our business and we believe that we have an obligation to inspire and build a better and more sustainable future for cities and customers across the globe.
At Hitachi, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are the source of our innovation and growth. Hitachi has a place for everyone and we embrace diversity in all its forms. We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community not just during Pride Month, but every month, and promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of personal differences. Only through difference can we create better ideas and drive innovation which contributes to society 🌈🤍 Find out more about our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives here: https://bit.ly/3Y9xJIr #PrideMonth #Pride #DEI #InclusionMatters
We are pleased to welcome Giuseppe Marino as the new Group CEO of Hitachi Rail, based in our London HQ. Mr Marino's leadership comes at a pivotal time as we embark on an exciting new chapter, delivering innovative digital technologies and sustainable transport solutions worldwide. As we pursue Hitachi's 2024 Mid-Term Management Plan, Mr Marino will guide our expansion in North America, APAC, and EMEA, building on the strong foundation laid by our previous Group CEO, Andrew Barr. Mr Barr will now serve as President of Hitachi Europe, overseeing regional strategies for EMEA. We are confident that under Mr Marino's leadership, Hitachi Rail will continue to grow and make an impact in the global transportation industry. Please join us in welcoming him to the team!
A significant part of building a healthier culture of masculinity is through role modelling. In the workplace, that means being a vocal advocate for equity and inclusion. As men, having the courage to face our peers regardless of their position in the organization is one of the toughest challenges we all must face to build inclusive cultures - Ludo Gabriele. IWD celebrations continued at Hitachi Rail! On March 22nd, Hitachi Rail collaborated with Hitachi Astemo and Catalyst to host our first internal webinar on sexism and how to stop it in the workplace. During the one-hour session, Ludo Gabriele, Senior Director of Product Content Strategy at Catalyst, gave insights based on @MARCByCatalyst studies and outlined practical steps to make the connections between gender conditioning, masculine norms, and sexism in the workplace. The session was well attended by our colleagues from all over the world and a recording is also being made available in regional languages for those who could not attend the live session.
We had a successful Open House event in our Hitachi Rail office in Pittsburgh on the 16th of Feb, 2023! An Early Careers initiative from Hitachi Rail - we invited graduates from various universities to visit and tour our Research Labs, learn about career opportunities and talk to our leaders. Enthusiastic students walked in and were eager to discuss career options in the rail industry. Our brilliant team were keen to meet all attendees and answer their questions. If you missed this event, look out for the announcement for the next one :-)
This March, to celebrate International Women's Day, all Hitachi colleagues have been invited to join a series of webinars, which will share insights and conversations on Gender Equity & Inclusion. These conversations aim to generate ideas about what we can do individually, and within our teams, to foster a more inclusive culture. Here at Hitachi, we are committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring the best, most authentic version of themselves to work and is comfortable saying what's on their mind. Gender, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core aspects of our business strategy. We strive to inspire positive change and create fair and equal opportunities for all. 'Engaging Men as Advocates: What, Why, and How'. At this webinar on March 1st, our Chief Sustainability Officer and CDEIO, Lorena Dellagiovanna, along with Jose M. Romero, Director, MARC Alumni Learning & Engagement, Catalyst, will explore the importance of men as advocates for gender equity.
HAPPY HOUR-ish! Come and meet us at our Open House on 16th Feb! Tour our Research Labs| Meet Our Leaders | Learn about Career Opportunities I Join Us on Thursday, February 16th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m! At Hitachi Rail Headquarters. RSVP is required by February 13 to Cynthia Giusti at Cynthia.Giusti@hitachirail.com. It’s an exciting time for Hitachi Rail. We deliver and innovate advanced transit solutions that make a difference. Our business is growing rapidly and we are actively developing new opportunities to engage the next generation of rail/transit leaders on our journey to…Inspire the Next! Baltimore● Boston ● Chicago ● Honolulu ● Los Angeles ● Miami ● New York ● Pittsburgh ● Philadelphia ● San Francisco ● Toronto ● Washington, D.C.
We proudly hosted the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak at our UK manufacturing facility. It was a fantastic opportunity for the Prime Minister to meet our highly skilled Newton Aycliffe team and see how we have brought train manufacturing back to the North East. He was also able to see first-hand the benefits of the £110 million investment in the facility, while also getting an exclusive look at the next-generation intercity trains that will revolutionise passenger journeys in 2023. #Rail #Transportation #BritishEngineering
