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 score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Nissan reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,727,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 462,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 116,699,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2018 levels. Additionally, Nissan plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 32.5% per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. Nissan's commitment to sustainability extends to its manufacturing processes, where it targets a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions per vehicle produced by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. This initiative is part of its strategy to align with the 1.5°C climate scenario. The company is also a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to climate action. Overall, Nissan's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its environmental impact, with a focus on both operational emissions and the emissions associated with its products throughout their lifecycle.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nissan is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.