Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nissan, is a prominent player in the global automotive industry, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation and sustainability, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Nissan is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including electric models like the Nissan Leaf, which exemplify the brand's commitment to eco-friendly technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering advancements in autonomous driving and electric vehicle technology. With a strong market position, Nissan continues to be recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a preferred choice for consumers worldwide. The brand's dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction solidifies its reputation as a key player in the automotive sector.
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Nissan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nissan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 980,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Japan, while globally, the company recorded 1,727,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 462,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The most significant contributor to their overall emissions is Scope 3, which reached approximately 116,699,000,000 kg CO2e globally. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across the vehicle life cycle and all business activities by 2050. Specifically, the company targets an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from its corporate activities by 2050 compared to 2005 levels. In the near term, Nissan aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 32.5% per vehicle kilometre over the same period. Additionally, Nissan is committed to achieving a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions from its global production sites by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. The company has also been recognised for its efforts, being included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CdLI) A List for its commitment to reducing "well-to-wheel" CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 90% by 2050. Overall, Nissan's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a clear focus on long-term sustainability and accountability.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,047,691,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,051,965,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 449,110,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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