- Climate change impacts on supply chain, production facilities, and market demand.
- Increased energy costs due to carbon tax.
- Potential decrease in new car sales due to consumer preference shifts towards public transport or mobility services.
Nissan Motor Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Nissan Motor Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K thousand tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) in 2022. By scope: Scope 1: 579 thousand tons CO2e in 2022; Scope 2: 1.2K thousand tons CO2e in 2022; Scope 3: 118.8M tons CO2e in 2022. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.8K thousand tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) in 2022
2022
Renewable Energy
11.9% in 2022 (production plants)
of total energy
Energy Use
7.2K thousand MWh in 2022
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 579 thousand tons CO2e in 2022 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K thousand tons CO2e in 2022 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 118.8M tons CO2e in 2022 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 27.7% (t-CO2/vehicle) in 2022 compared to 2005.
- Achieved 41.2% improvement in CO2 emissions in Japan, US, Europe, and China in 2022 compared to 2000.
- Reduced global corporate activity energy consumption by 4% in 2022 compared to 2021.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 100% EV and e-POWER vehicle sales of 1 million units annually by FY2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Aim for 100% electrification in major markets in the early 2030s.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% (per vehicle) by 2022 compared to 2005 (corporate activities).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmentalSocialGovernance