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Nissan

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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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63

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 63 is higher than 83% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 980,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Japan. Globally, the company disclosed emissions of about 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 a significant 116,699,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across the vehicle life cycle and all business activities by 2050. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 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 over the same timeframe. The company has also committed to an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2005 levels. Furthermore, Nissan's long-term vision includes a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050, relative to 2000 levels. Nissan's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to transparency and accountability in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of its broader sustainability strategy.

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Scope 2
2,051,965,000
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449,110,000
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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 medium 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

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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.

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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