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 63 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Nissan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 980,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Japan, while globally, the company disclosed 1,727,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. The breakdown includes 462,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to approximately 116,699,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by the use of sold products. 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 80% by 2050 compared to 2000 levels. 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 climate strategy is focused on significant reductions in emissions across all scopes, with a clear pathway towards achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,047,691,000 | 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 | 2,051,965,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 449,110,000 | 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.