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 80 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Nissan's total carbon emissions reached approximately 155,008,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 442,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,077,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 153,489,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 160,051,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 477,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,254,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 158,320,000,000 kg CO2e. 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 Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% compared to 2000 levels and a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2050, relative to 2000 levels. Additionally, Nissan has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, alongside a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per vehicle kilometre over the same timeframe. The company is actively working towards these goals through initiatives such as the Nissan Green Program, which aims for a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions from global production sites by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Nissan's efforts are aligned with industry standards and are part of its broader strategy to address climate change and enhance sustainability in the automotive sector.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,051,965,000 | 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 | 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 | 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.