Nissan Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nissan's score of 83 is higher than 91% 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 amounted to approximately 155.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising 442 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 153.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Japan, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 908 million kg CO2e for the same year. Nissan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Nissan targets a 32.5% reduction per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. The company is also working towards long-term goals, including an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from its corporate activities by 2050 compared to 2005 levels, and a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050 compared to 2000 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nissan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its operations and product lifecycle by 2050.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nissan's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Nissan's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nissan has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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