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 score of 80 is higher than 96% 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 2024, Nissan's total carbon emissions reached approximately 155,008,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 442,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,077,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 153,489,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 160,051,000,000 kg CO2e. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its vehicle lifecycle and all business activities by 2050. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% compared to 2000 levels by 2050. Additionally, the company aims for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050, relative to 2000 levels. In the near term, Nissan has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a reduction of 32.5% per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nissan's commitment to sustainable practices within the automotive industry. Overall, Nissan's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant long-term reductions and transparency in reporting.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 869,592,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 1,587,603,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
