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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nissan's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Nissan's reported carbon emissions

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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2,051,965,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nissan's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nissan is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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