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 2024, Nissan's carbon emissions in Japan totalled approximately 2,908,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 908,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,955,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 505,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (upstream transportation and distribution). Globally, Nissan reported total emissions of about 155,008,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 442,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,077,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant 153,489,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its vehicle life cycle and all business activities by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. The company has also committed to a long-term vision of achieving a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050 compared to 2000 levels. These targets are part of Nissan's broader sustainability strategy, which includes initiatives like the Nissan Green Program 2022, focusing on reducing emissions from corporate activities, products, and services. Nissan's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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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 |
| 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 | 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 |
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