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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.

62

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Nissan's score of 62 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 Motor Co., Ltd. reported global carbon emissions of approximately 116,699,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 462,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a total of about 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In Japan, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 980,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Overall, Nissan's climate strategy reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions across all scopes, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Scope 1
1,047,691,000
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Scope 2
2,051,965,000
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Scope 3
449,110,000
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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Nissan is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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