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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nissan, is a prominent player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1933, Nissan has established itself as a leader in automotive innovation, with a strong presence in key markets across Asia, Europe, and North America.
The company is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including electric models like the Nissan Leaf, which exemplify its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Nissan's dedication to quality and performance has earned it a significant market position, making it one of the top automotive manufacturers globally. With a rich history of milestones, including pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, Nissan continues to shape the future of mobility.
+18 vs industry average
Nissan’s score of 50 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nissan, headquartered in Japan, operates in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry.
In 2025, Nissan reported approximately 442,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. In 2024, their Scope 1 emissions were about 477,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported approximately 585,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 1,187,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions.
Nissan is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across the vehicle life cycle and all business activities by 2050. The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets:
Nissan also aims for an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from corporate activities by 2050 compared to 2005 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Additionally, they target a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050 compared to 2000 levels.
2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. al…
2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. al…
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