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Toward a Carbon-Neutral Society
In 2015, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) adopted 
the historic Paris Agreement to keep the increase in global temperature to 
“well below” 2 degrees Celsius. 
At COP24, held in 2018, parties agreed on concrete guidelines to achieve 
the goals of the Paris Agreement, namely, to peak-out global greenhouse 
gas (GHG) emissions as early as possible and to strike a balance between 
GHG emissions from human activity and carbon absorption by nature by the 
second half of this century.
One of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 
announced in 2015 as part of its 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, 
set goal for climate actions. Nissan is responding to these developments 
by focusing on electrification and other innovative technologies and by 
promoting decarbonization through reductions in CO2 emissions throughout 
the value chain, including by suppliers.
Nissan’s Steps to Reduce CO2 Emissions
The business structure of the automobile industry is changing greatly in 
the face of demands to reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on fossil 
fuels. As a global automaker, Nissan considers emissions across the entire 
value chain it shares with its suppliers, from procurement of raw materials 
to transportation and operation of vehicles. We understand how important it 
is to balance environmental initiatives with business activities, and strive to 
reduce emissions through new technology development, renewable energy 
use and other measures.
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Efforts at Every Link in the Value Chain
The Nissan Green Program 2022 (NGP2022) aims to achieve carbon 
neutrality by reducing emissions from our corporate activities, products and 
services.
CO2 Emissions in the Value Chain*
Suppliers
19.520
million tons
Reducing CO2 emissions from corporate activities
Production
2.610
million tons
Logistics
1.483
million tons
Vehicle usage
180.880
million tons
Ofﬁces,
dealerships
0.619
million tons
Recycling
Reducing CO2 emissions from products and service
* Actual emissions in 2018.
Building a Resilient Climate Change Strategy
The incremental move toward decarbonization could generate major new 
risks for businesses. In addition to transition risks resulting from changes in 
policies and regulations, technologies, markets and reputation, there are also 
growing physical risks, as climate change raises the frequency of extreme 
weather conditions. Recognizing climate change as a risk for the financial 
system, the G20 Financial Stability Board established the Task Force on 
Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to encourage disclosures 
that would enable investors to make informed decisions. In its June 2017 
final report, the Task Force proposed a recommendations framework for 
information disclosure.
Nissan considers climate change to be an issue that goes to the heart of its 
operations. The Global Environmental Management Committee (G-EMC), 
co-chaired by a board member, identifies trends in climate-related risks and 
business opportunities and adopts strategies accordingly. Climate change 
and other environmental risks comprise a category of risks for corporate 
management and are regularly monitored by the Internal Control Committee 
to strengthen corporate governance.
We analyze climate-related risks on an ongoing basis, and have specified 
as major risks tighter regulations on fuel economy and CO2 emissions, 
intensifying competition in the EV market and physical damage due to 
extreme weather conditions. We determine specific measures to be taken 
by each division after clarifying the risks and opportunities̶including those 
relating to climate change̶for our company.
Additionally, climate change also greatly heightens customer needs for 
energy-efficient mobility. We are meeting those needs by clearing stringent 
CO2 emissions regulations, as outlined in the Nissan NEXT*1 midterm plan 
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calling for annual aggregate sales of 1 million 100% EV and e-POWER 
vehicles by fiscal 2022. In our corporate activities, we are actively advancing 
energy-saving measures, shifting to climate-efficient logistics and 
introducing renewable energy sources.
In the light of these climate-related risks and opportunities, we established 
a long-term vision for climate change*2 objective of reducing CO2 emissions 
from new vehicles in the year 2050 by 90% compared to emissions in fiscal 
2000, while at the same time engaging in corporate activities aimed at 
achieving the target of reducing CO2 emissions in the year 2050 by 80% 
compared to emissions in fiscal 2005.
In addition to establishing the Nissan Green Program 2022 (NGP2022)*3 
midterm environmental action plan, we will formulate various future climate 
change scenarios to reinforce the resilience of our climate change strategy. 
We also seek to disclose information in line with the TCFD framework in 
order to facilitate further awaness of our actions among investors and other 
stakeholders.
*1 Click here for more information on Nissan NEXT
https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/IR/MIDTERMPLAN/
*2 Long-term vision for climate change:
・Products: Reduce CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 90% compared to 2000 levels by 
2050.
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・Corporate activity: Reduce overall corporate CO2 emissions by 80% compared with 2005 
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・Climate change indices, targets and achievements, along with Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions 
are contained in this report under “NGP2022 Framework and Action Plan,” “Product Initiative: 
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Policies and Philosophy for Product Initiatives
Reduction of Emissions from Products and Services
According to a 2014 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on 
Climate Change (IPCC), the transport sector was responsible for 14% of 
anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from all economic sectors in 2010. 
As a business in this sector with continued growth in both unit sales and 
amount of passenger activity, Nissan is aiming to decouple emissions from 
company growth.
Our Long-Term Vision
In 2006, based on calculations incorporating the findings of the IPCC’s 
Third Assessment Report and the goal of keeping global temperatures from 
rising more than 2 degrees Celsius, we set a scientifically grounded target 
for 2050 of reducing product CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 90% 
compared to 2000 levels.
Recognizing that this would require drastic reduction of “well-to-wheel” CO2 
emissions from new vehicles, we set about developing a new scenario for 
powertrain technologies.
Under the Nissan Green Program 2022 (NGP2022), to remain on track 
with this target, we are aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from new vehicles 
by 40% compared to fiscal 2000 by 2022 (in Japan, the U.S., Europe and 
China) throughout the value chain as a whole.
As a global leader in technological advancements through the electrification 
of our products, we believe we can substantially contribute to the global 
efforts to keep the temperature increase “well below” 2 degrees Celsius. 
These initiatives also reinforce the sustainability of our own business.
We are driving the evolution of new technologies and businesses. Under 
the umbrella of Nissan Intelligent Mobility,* we take a unified approach 
to introducing, marketing and deploying new technologies, functions, 
businesses and services.
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CO2 Reduction Scenario
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electricity
CO2 emissions from new cars
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60
40
20
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80
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2000
base
   2016
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40%
90%
   2022
2050
(FY)
Internal
combustion engine
(non-hybrid vehicle)
Internal
combustion engine
(hybrid vehicle)
Electric
vehicle
(EV)
Fuel-cell
electric vehicle
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We participate in a comprehensive range of vehicle-related initiatives, 
including the development of lithium-ion batteries, secondary use and 
recycling of batteries, construction of vehicle-charging infrastructure, 
helping to make smart grids a reality and standardization of charging 
methods with other manufacturers. 
Increasing uptake of zero-emission vehicles will bring lifestyle changes that 
lay the groundwork for a new mobility society. We provide more than just EVs 
themselves̶we also embrace the new values that they represent.
Building a Zero-Emission Society with EVs
Zero-emission vehicle
engineering, manufacturing
Battery engineering
Battery secondary use,
4R business
EV recycling
Promoting
CHAdeMO
Building charging infrastructure
Exploring possibilities
for mobility
Smart grid research,
charging networks
Collaborating with governments
Pursuing a Zero-Emission Society
Electric vehicles (EVs) demonstrate that what is good for drivers and 
the planet is also good for business. Widespread use of zero-emission 
vehicles, which produce no CO2 emissions during operation, is an effective 
way of moving toward a sustainable society. The auto industry must go 
beyond simply producing and selling these vehicles to help establish the 
infrastructure necessary to make them economical to use. No company 
can achieve this on its own. We consider the introduction and adoption of 
zero-emission vehicles one of the pillars of our corporate strategy. We are 
taking a comprehensive approach that involves boosting production and 
sales of zero-emission vehicles along with other activities coordinated with 
a variety of partners to popularize their use. We are committed to becoming 
a leader in the field of zero-emission vehicles. Not only are we increasing 
our development and production of zero-emission vehicles, we are forging 
numerous zero-emission partnerships with national and local governments, 
electric power companies and other industries to promote zero-emission 
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Nissan EV Ecosystem
Nissan EVs
Nissan Energy
Nissan EV Ecosystem
Nissan EV Ecosystem
Provides a range of charging 
solutions to promote 
convenience and peace of 
mind for EV owners.
Nissan Energy Supply
Enables customers to use the 
electricity stored in the 
high-capacity batteries of 
Nissan EVs for various 
purposes. Electricity can be 
"shared" with homes, 
workplaces and local 
communities to provide new 
value to everyday life.
Nissan Energy Share
The lithium-ion batteries used 
in Nissan EVs are highly 
functional even after the end 
of their ﬁrst life powering an 
EV. With an eye to further 
adoption of EVs in the future, 
we are working on initiatives 
for secondary use.
Nissan Energy Storage
Establishing Leadership in the EV Sector
Our commitment to sustainable mobility addresses concerns over climate 
change and supports the sustainable growth of the company.
Our 2010 launch of the first Nissan LEAF made us pioneers of mass-
produced EVs. Since then, we have sold more than 620,000 EVs (including 
joint venture sales) around the world in total, and our transformation plan, 
Nissan NEXT, calls for even more Nissan EVs, designed to appeal to 
customers with an ever-wider range of needs.
Furthermore, our history with EVs goes deeper than simply manufacturing 
and selling the vehicles themselves. We helped to establish an environment 
allowing EVs to become part of our customers’ lifestyles, and developed the 
Nissan Energy solution for enjoying life with an EV to the fullest. Together, 
these initiatives created what we call the Nissan EV Ecosystem.
As we continue to strive for a zero-emission society, we will expand and 
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Management of Product Initiatives
Key Activities in NGP2022
The CO2 emissions of a vehicle in use are influenced not only by engine 
performance and fuel type but also by traffic conditions and driving skills. 
Decarbonizing society will require new vehicle usage patterns. Nissan takes 
a threefold approach to mitigating real-world CO2 emissions that addresses 
vehicle, driver and new mobility value.
1. Adopt cleaner energy to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions
Extend electrification across all brands under the Nissan Intelligent Mobility 
strategy.*1 Expand electric vehicle (EV) lineup and deploy e-POWER 
technology in core Nissan products.
2. Promote technology-based driver assistance and accelerate 
connected car development and commercialization
In consideration of environmental performance, Nissan developed the 
ECO Pedal to control excess fuel consumption during vehicle start and 
acceleration in an effort to promote technologies that support eco-driving. 
3. Provide new mobility value
Provide new mobility services and expand the value of vehicle use. Pursue 
global expansion of V2X*2 energy management solutions (commercialization 
in the United States and Europe, and expansion of LEAF to Home in Japan) 
and engage with stakeholders to support V2X device commercialization.
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*2 V2X: Abbreviation for Vehicle to Everything, a term describing technology and systems for 
handling communication in vehicles. One example of V2X technology is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), 
which allows smart optimization of electricity supply according to demand.
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Product Initiatives: Achievements
Toward a 40% Reduction in New Vehicle CO2 Emissions
Nissan strives to develop technologies that maximize the overall energy 
efficiency of conventional internal combustion engines and improve 
transmission performance. We are also working to boost the efficiency of 
electrification systems that capture and reuse kinetic energy from braking. 
Electrification is just one of our concrete monozukuri initiatives in technical 
innovation. We select the optimal fuel economy technologies for particular 
vehicles, taking into consideration factors like space within the vehicle, 
usage and economics, and bring them to market. Our goal is to reduce fuel 
consumption and CO2 emissions without sacrificing the pleasure and ease of 
driving.
By fiscal 2022, we aim to achieve a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions* 
compared to fiscal 2000 levels.
* From new vehicles in the Japanese, U.S., European and Chinese markets.
In fiscal 2019, CO2 emissions in Nissan’s main markets of Japan, the U.S., 
Europe, and China were 34.8% lower than fiscal 2000 levels, as measured 
by Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). Especially, improved in China 
from 2018 due to EV expansion and fuel consumption improvement.
* Reduction in CO2 emissions calculated by Nissan.
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90
85
80
75
70
65
60
2000
2005
100
90.1
77.7
73.2
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67.6
67.4
66.6
67.0
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34.8％
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2012
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Electrification and Internal Combustion Engine 
Initiatives
Nissan LEAF Sales Exceed 470,000, Further Reducing 
Environmental Burden
The Nissan LEAF emits no CO2 or other exhaust during operation. Since its 
launch in 2010, it has earned high praise for the smooth, strong acceleration 
and quiet operation of its electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery.
As part of our midterm plan, Nissan NEXT,, we are aiming for annual 
aggregate sales of 1 million 100% electric vehicles (EVs) and e-POWER 
vehicles by fiscal 2022. Total cumulative sales of the Nissan LEAF 
worldwide exceeded 470,000 vehicles as of March 2020. In China, we 
manufacture the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission model, which inherits the 
core technologies of the Nissan LEAF, for the local market. While the low 
environmental impact of Nissan’s EVs is attractive, these figures were likely 
driven at least in part by consumer awareness of other factors, such as 
low fuel and maintenance costs and superior acceleration and steering 
performance.
Nissan calculations show that the Nissan LEAF and other EVs can produce 
fewer CO2 emissions over their entire lifecycle compared to gasoline-
powered vehicles of the same class―from the extraction of raw materials, 
manufacturing, logistics and use, to end-of-life disposal. By contributing 
to the shift to renewable energy, EVs play an essential role beyond 
transportation in helping to achieve a low-carbon society.
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Launched in October 2017, the 
new Nissan LEAF is a zero-
emission vehicle equipped with 
innovative semi-autonomous 
drive technologies like 
ProPILOT, ProPILOT Park and 
e-Pedal. It offers greater power 
output, a longer driving range 
and more convenience than 
ever.
The Nissan LEAF rated highly throughout the world, in Japan, it won the 
Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA) “Car Technology of the Year” 
award. In the United States, at the 2018 CES®, it was among the “Best of 
Innovation Award” winners for 2018; at the 2018 New York International 
Auto Show, it was recognized as the “2018 World Green Car” and it also 
received the “J.D. Power Engineering Award for Highest-Rated Vehicle 
Redesign” at the 2019 SAE International World Congress Experience. In 
Europe, it received the “Best Electric Car” award at the 2018 What Car? 
Awards.
This significant improvement in power output and driving range is made 
possible by a lighter and more compact high-capacity lithium-ion battery. 
By adopting a new material*1 capable of storing energy at a higher density, 
Nissan is able to decrease the battery’s size while increasing its capacity. 
This innovation made it possible to expand the Nissan LEAF’s driving range 
from 200 kilometers (JC08 mode) to 400 kilometers*2 for the new Nissan 
LEAF, while at the same time improving electricity consumption.
In January 2019, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF e+, equipped with a 
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newly developed electric powertrain 
that further enhances its acceleration capabilities during high speed 
operation and increases its maximum speed by about 10%.*3
*1 Our newly adopted layered structure for cathode material contributes to larger battery 
capacity by helping to store lithium ions at high density.
*2 322km in WLTC mode, 150 miles under U.S. EPA standards.
*3 458 km in WLTC mode. The maximum range is 226 miles under U.S. EPA standards and 385 
km in European WLTP (combined cycle).
Enhancing Our 100% Electric-Motor-Powered 
e-POWER Drivetrain
In November 2016, in Japan, we launched the first vehicle to feature our 
innovative new e-POWER drive system: the new compact Note e-POWER. 
In March 2018, the e-POWER system was further expanded to the Serena, 
also for the Japanese market. Both the Note e-POWER and the Serena 
e-POWER have received high praise from customers, achieving No. 1 sales 
rankings in their respective segments again in 2019 as in the previous 
year. Favorable evaluations also included receiving the 2019 annual “RJC 
Technology of the Year” award, the Global NEV Top Innovation Technology 
Award at the first 2019 World New Energy Vehicles Congress (WNEVC) 
sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology and 
other organizations, and “The Ichimura Prize in Industry for Distinguished 
Achievement” by the Ichimura Foundation for New Technology. 
* CO2 emissions calculated from the fuel consumption rate in JC08 mode  
  (measurement method of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport  and Tourism).
Previous
model
Current
model 
New model
Serena
The e-POWER system combines an electric motor, which drives the wheels, 
with a gasoline engine that charges the vehicle’s battery. e-POWER is a 
technology that balances smoothness and the strength of a 100% motor 
drive with the highest level of fuel efficiency. In addition, because the actual 
drive comes from an electric motor, it offers driving comfort similar to that 
of an EV, making e-POWER a new powertrain completely different from the 
hybrid systems commonly used in previous compact cars.
As the gasoline engine does not directly drive the wheels, it can be run 
under optimal conditions (RPM, load) at all times to generate electricity. In 
city driving, where it is expected to see frequent use, the Serena e-POWER 
achieves top-class fuel economy* compared with standard hybrid vehicle 
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In e-POWER Drive mode, the driver can accelerate or decelerate simply by 
using the accelerator pedal, while the regenerative brake system also helps 
improve fuel economy by charging the battery.
* As of when the model first went on sale, as measured in JC08 mode: Serena e-POWER, 
  26.2 km/L.
The e-NV200: A Practical, Sustainable City Delivery 
Vehicle
Based on the Nissan NV200, a multipurpose commercial van, the 
e-NV200 retains the roominess and versatility of the NV200 and adds the 
acceleration performance and refinement of an EV. It has been produced at 
our Barcelona Plant in Spain since June 2014 and is sold mainly in Europe 
as well as Japan. The e-NV200 is used by taxi services in Barcelona and 
Amsterdam. In Japan, it has been adopted by a wide range of customers, 
from urban delivery businesses to local authorities.
Compared to commercial vehicles using internal combustion engines, 
the e-NV200 reduces 
operating costs and 
excels in environmental 
performance with reduced 
noise pollution and other 
features. Equipped with 
two power outlets that 
can draw a maximum of 
1,500 watts of power from 
the battery, the vehicle 
provides a convenient and safe electrical power source that comes in handy 
for offsite jobs and outdoor events as well as emergencies. At construction 
sites, the e-NV200 contributes to reducing noise levels by providing 
electricity in place of engine generators.
Progress in Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are hybrid cars that can run 
on electricity charged from an external source as well as fuel. With this 
combination of engines and electric motors, they provide motor operation 
equivalent to EVs. We are actively developing PHEVs, leveraging Alliance 
technologies with a view to launching them in the future.
Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles
Powered by electricity generated from hydrogen and oxygen, fuel-cell 
electric vehicles (FCEVs) are another type of zero-emission vehicle that 
does not produce CO2 or other harmful emissions. We believe that, as part 
of building a sustainable mobility society, both FCEVs and EVs are viable 
options from an energy diversity perspective. 
In alignment with Japanese government policies, we joined forces with 
Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and other companies to establish 
Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (JHyM), targeting the full-fledged development 
of hydrogen stations for FCEVs in Japan. Addressing the key issues 
raised during the initial stage of FCEV promotion, JHyM will ensure that 
infrastructure developers, automakers and investors all do their part to 
support the successful strategic deployment of hydrogen stations and 
effective operation of the hydrogen station business in Japan.
As a mobile power source, the e-NV200 has a range of 
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VC-Turbo : World’s first variable compression ratio 
engine in the market
The VC-Turbo is the world’s first mass produced variable 
 compression ratio engine, first deployed in November 2017 in the new 
QX50, part of our INFINITI brand’s premium vehicle lineup. The VC-Turbo has 
also been deployed in the United States and China, in the new Altima. This 
technology, which realizes a significant improvement in fuel efficiency, has 
received high praise and several awards, which in Japan include the Society 
of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc., “Technological Development Award,” 
the 54th Japan Society for the Promotion of Machinery Industry “Chairman’s 
Award,” and in the United States, the 2020 Wards “Wards 10 Best Engines.”
The engine swiftly selects the optimum compression ratio between 8:1 (for 
high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency) based on driving conditions 
and driver input. In addition to being lighter and more compact than 
comparable non-turbocharged engines, the VC-Turbo delivers reduced fuel 
consumption and emissions, lower noise levels and reduced vibration.
New e-Bio Fuel-Cell Technology Announcement
In June 2016, Nissan unveiled an e-Bio Fuel-Cell system that runs on bio-
ethanol electric power. The new system̶a world first for automotive use̶
features a solid oxide fuel-cell (SOFC) power generator. SOFC technology 
can produce electricity with high efficiency using the reaction of oxygen with 
multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas.
Infrastructure to support e-Bio Fuel-Cell usage is relatively easy to deploy, 
and vehicles using this technology feature running costs as low as those of 
EVs, promising a smooth introduction to the market. Because our technology 
combines the efficient electricity generation of SOFC with the high energy 
density of liquid fuels, it can enable driving ranges on a par with gasoline-
powered vehicles. Commercial users that require higher uptime for their 
vehicles should increasingly be able to take advantage of this solution 
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Development and Introduction of New Powertrains
Nissan is working to enhance fuel economy by improving gasoline-powered 
engines, the engines that are still the most widely used in the automobile 
market.
In Europe, we adopted a new 1.0-liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine 
in the Nissan Juke. The new engine features gasoline particulate filters to 
reduce air pollution, and improves fuel economy by 11% compared to the 
previous model equipped with a diesel engine through reduced wear loss 
and optimized designs for the combustion chamber and turbo system.
The new “kei” minicar Nissan Roox released in Japan in March 2020 
provides significantly improved fuel efficiency through the adoption of a new 
0.66 liter gasoline engine and a newly designed powertrain that combines a 
new CVT with a smart and simple hybrid system.
Initiatives for Lighter Vehicles
Toward Lighter Vehicles
Making vehicles lighter is an important part of improving fuel economy. 
Nissan promotes three methods to achieve this aim: substituting materials, 
developing better forming and joining techniques and optimizing vehicle 
body structure. In terms of materials, we are rapidly expanding the adoption 
of ultra-high tensile strength steel facilitating both high strength and 
formability, and in recent years, we have adopted this material for use in body 
frame parts in a wide range of vehicle models, including “kei” vehicles such 
as the Nissan Dayz and Nissan Roox.
Further, in 2018, we adopted highly processible 980 megapascal (MPa) 
Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel for the INFINITI QX50 that can be 
processed using conventional methods making it applicable for a wide range 
of parts. This results in the realization of enhanced driving performance and 
weight reductions, and achievement that was recognized in 2019 with the 
SAE/AISI Sydney H. Melbourne Award for Excellence in the Advancement 
of Automotive Steel Sheet. It also contributes to a reduction in total costs by 
reducing the amount of steel used and utilizing existing production lines.
In addition to technological advances in materials and production methods, 
platform improvements, high-efficiency three-cylinder engines and other 
advances were adopted for the 2019 Nissan Juke and it realized to 
reduce vehicle weight by more than 20 kg while improving vehicle size and 
performance.
Nissan will proactively promote the development of weight reduction 
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Nissan Energy: Solutions that Enrich Life and Society 
with EVs
As part of our efforts to help build the EV ecosystem, we launched a 
group of solutions we call Nissan Energy. Nissan Energy has three main 
components, each of which is designed to support our customers’ lifestyles 
with EVs in a different way.
Nissan Energy Supply
Nissan Energy Supply includes various electric charging solutions that bring 
ease and convenience to the lifestyles of our EV customers.
The majority of our EV customers find it convenient to charge their EVs at 
home. To help ensure that our vehicles can be safely charged, we guide 
customers to use suitable charging equipment and engage qualified 
installers to install electrical outlets dedicated to EVs.
The Nissan LEAF, which offers an ample driving range for daily use, utilizes 
a fast-growing charging network, providing drivers with confidence during 
longer distance drives and short outings.
Our dedicated EV app lets customers find and check the real-time status of 
charging stations. This not only makes charging easier and more convenient 
but also provides a seamless charging experience. As of the end of fiscal 
2019, approximately 32,300 quick chargers conforming to the CHAdeMO 
protocol have been installed worldwide. 
Nissan Energy Share
The electricity stored in the Nissan EV’s battery can do more than just power 
the vehicle; it can be shared with homes, buildings and local communities 
through power conditioning systems.
Using inexpensive electricity during off-peak periods and excess electricity 
generated by solar panels during daytime reduces electricity bill and helps 
promote a model of local generation of electricity for local-consumption. 
Furthermore, Nissan Energy Share makes it possible for EVs to provide 
backup power during blackouts or emergencies.
Local communities can connect multiple EVs to regional power grids to 
store or discharge electricity in accordance with power supply and demand 
balance, which contributes to the stability of the entire community’s power 
supply and promotes renewable energy use. EV’s high capacity batteries are 
highly expected as usage as social infrastructure, which enables to store 
renewable energy like solar power of which generation is difficult to control.
Local Energy Production and Consumption and EVs
Since 2018, Nissan along with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West 
Corporation and NTT Smile Energy has verified the efficacy and business 
potential of Vehicle-to-Building (V2B) by conducting projects combining 
remote control EV charging and discharging with solar power generation 
systems in an attempt to simultaneously reduce both electric power 
consumption and CO2 by reducing office building peak energy consumption.
Also, since 2018, Nissan, the Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltd., and other 
companies have participated in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy “Virtual Power Plant Construction 
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Demonstration Project That Utilizes Demand-side Energy Resources.” In 
anticipation of the introduction of wind power and other energy sources 
of which generation varies at any time, we are conducting technical 
verifications to understand how EVs are effective in adjusting supply 
and demand aiming for Vehicle to Grid (V2G), by remotely controlling the 
charging and discharging of multiple EVs. 
Nissan Energy Storage
The life of an EV battery is not over when it has finished its first life of 
powering a car. As more and more customers switch to EVs, the supply of 
batteries capable of secondary use is expected to increase significantly. 
In 2010, Nissan, as an EV pioneer, joined forces with Sumitomo Corp. to 
establish 4R Energy Corp., which specializes in repurposing lithium-ion 
batteries. The intention is to fully utilize resources by promoting the four Rs 
of lithium-ion batteries̶reuse, resell, refabricate and recycle̶with the aim 
of building an efficient cycle of battery use.
Reuse system realized using EV batteries
In conjunction with 4R Energy Corp., Nissan aims to create secondary usage 
method business models compatible with the capacity changes of individual 
Nissan EVs and batteries that will be fully utilized (cascade reuse) throughout 
the electric vehicle lifecycle.
In September 2019, Nissan and 4R Energy announced the establishment of 
a new solution for fixed storage batteries built with used batteries from the 
Nissan LEAF. To get started, we launched a proof-of-concept demonstration 
of “procuring electric power from renewable energy " at 7-Eleven stores in 
10 locations across Kanagawa Prefecture. Under this scheme, 7-Eleven will 
introduce a package consisting of the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle and fixed 
storage batteries built with used batteries from the Nissan LEAF. The Nissan 
LEAF, which will be introduced as a commercial vehicle, will become a 
stationary storage battery after its use as a car has ended. The introduction 
of a package like this facilitates the creation of a circular system that takes 
into account the reuse of batteries.
Launched Testing to Expanding EV Usage in California
California’s active promotion of five million zero-emission vehicles by 2030 
has helped make it the U.S. state with the largest volume of private EV 
sales. Even so, drivers still tend to use EVs for short-distance travel such as 
shopping or commuting. At the request of NEDO, and with the California 
government’s cooperation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) and Kanematsu 
Corp. started a project in November 2016 in partnership with U.S. charging 
infrastructure service provider EVgo to install over 55 fast chargers in 
more than 25 new locations along one of California’s most important travel 
arteries. Additionally, the project has created information service systems 
to guide EV users to the most appropriate fast charger. These initiatives are 
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to include intercity travel, and will run until September 2020, collecting and 
analyzing a range of EV data to establish models for further expansion of EV 
usage.
The Nissan New Mobility Concept
The Nissan New Mobility Concept is an ultracompact 100% electric vehicle 
that was developed in response to social trends like rising numbers of senior 
citizens, single-member households and the increasing use of automobiles 
for short-distance trips by just one or two people. Even smaller than a “kei” 
minicar, the Nissan New Mobility Concept offers the driver excellent visibility 
and a good feel for the dimensions of the vehicle, making it an ideal choice 
for use in residential neighborhoods and other areas with narrow streets and 
poor visibility, as well as regional cities and islands pursuing compact-city 
policies.
Since fiscal 2011, with cooperation from Japan’s Ministry of Land, 
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), we have conducted tests 
and surveys through driving trials held together with corporations and 
local governments. Based on MLIT’s January 2013 announcement of an 
authorization system for use of ultracompact vehicles on public roads, we 
are currently testing vehicles in 25 areas, including the area covered by 
Choimobi Yokohama, a round-trip urban ride-sharing service that we operate 
together with the city of Yokohama. To date, the vehicles have mainly been 
used for tourist purposes as part of regional revitalization, but, in preparation 
for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, we have been testing 
ultracompacts as rental cars for sightseeing on the island of Shikine-jima, 
Tokyo, since May 2018. This is a trial business aimed at expanding the use of 
EVs on small islets, an idea promoted by the Tokyo metropolitan government.
We make full use of the knowledge and information acquired from all of 
our nationwide projects, offering advice on new uses for EVs and ways to 
improve traffic flow and implement smart mobility for the next generation.
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Reducing CO2 Emissions from Corporate Activities
Nissan is taking steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from 
corporate activities by promoting energy efficiency measures and also the 
use of renewable energy.
Based on calculations incorporating the findings of the Fourth Assessment 
Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Nissan 
established the goal of reducing its overall corporate CO2 emissions by 80% 
compared with 2005 levels by 2050. As part of the Nissan Green Program 
2022 (NGP2022), we set the midterm goal of a 30% reduction in overall 
corporate CO2 emissions by 2022. Manufacturing is our largest emissions 
source, but we are also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 
logistics, offices and dealerships, setting targets and taking action in each 
area.
Long-Term Vision and Road Map
Long-Term Vision of Reducing CO2 Emissions from Corporate Activities
As a long-term vision for climate change, we aim to realize an 80% reduction 
in CO2 emissions per vehicle from corporate activities by 2050 (vs. 2005).
NGP2022 Long-Term Vision
100%
2005 base
2016
2022
2050
20%
30%
80%
* CO2 emission per vehicle
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NGP2022 Objectives
Targets for each link in the value chain under the Nissan Green Program 
2022 (NGP2022) aimed at achieving our long-term goals in 2050 are as 
follows:
Overall: 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from global corporate activities by 
2022 (vs. 2005/per vehicle sold)
Manufacturing
36% reduction in CO2 
emissions from global 
manufacturing sites by 
2022 (vs. 2005/per vehicle 
manufactured)
Logistics
12% reduction in CO2 
emissions from logistics 
in Japan, North America, 
Europe and China by 2022 
(vs. 2005/per vehicle 
manufactured) 
Offices
12% reduction in CO2 
emissions from global offices 
by 2022 (vs. 2010/per floor 
area) 
Dealerships
12% reduction in CO2 
emissions from dealerships in 
Japan by 2022 (vs. 2010/per 
floor area)
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30% Reduction in Emissions from Corporate Activities
In fiscal 2011, Nissan broadened the scope of its CO2 reduction objectives 
to include logistics, offices and sales companies, as well as production sites. 
We expanded our emission-related initiatives, introducing high-efficiency 
equipment, energy-saving measures and the use of renewable energy, and 
also strengthened our management of these initiatives. Our objective is to 
reduce CO2 emissions associated with corporate activities by 30% globally 
by fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2005 levels, as measured by the index of 
CO2 emissions per vehicle (total emissions generated from Nissan global 
corporate activities divided by total Nissan vehicles sales volume). In fiscal 
2019, we achieved a 34.0% reduction from the fiscal 2005 t-CO2/vehicle 
level.
* Global CO2 emissions per vehicle: The total volume of CO2 emissions produced through 
Nissan’s corporate activities globally divided by the number of Nissan vehicles sold globally.
Next-Generation Vehicle Manufacturing Concept: Nissan 
Intelligent Factory
In line with the acceleration of vehicle electrification, intelligence and 
the Nissan Intelligent Mobility concept promoted by Nissan, vehicle 
functions and construction are becoming increasingly complex. As further 
technological innovations will be essential in the production process, we 
announced the Nissan Intelligent Factory vehicle manufacturing concept. 
These innovations include Nissan’s development of a new water-based paint 
that successfully controls the viscosity of body paint, which had been difficult 
to control at low temperatures, realizing a low-temperature body paint. This 
enables the simultaneous painting of the body and bumpers, reducing CO2 
emissions by 25%. In the past, residual airborne paint was mixed with water 
and disposed of as waste. However, the adoption of dry booths do not use 
any water at all and enable to collect 100% of the residual airborne paint, 
which is reused as an alternative to auxiliary agents to remove impurities in 
the iron casting process.
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Saving Energy in Global Production
Most CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process come from the 
consumption of energy generated by fossil fuels. We engage in a variety of 
energy-saving activities in the manufacturing process in pursuit of the lowest 
energy consumption and CO2 emissions of any automaker.
In the realm of automotive production technology, we are introducing highly 
efficient equipment, improving manufacturing techniques and using energy-
saving lighting in our assembly plants. Another key approach is our three-
wet paint process. Vehicle painting is responsible for approximately 30% of 
all CO2 emissions from plants; and shortening or eliminating baking stages 
substantially reduces emissions.
The three-wet paint process adopted by Nissan removes the need to bake 
between the primer and the topcoat layers. Instead, layers are applied 
successively before baking, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 30%*1, 
according to our calculations. Starting in 2013, we introduced this process 
at Nissan Motor Kyushu (NMK), the Smyrna Plant in the United States, the 
second Aguascalientes Plant in Mexico (operational since November 2013), 
the Resende Plant in Brazil (operational since February 2014) and the 
COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) manufacturing 
complex, a joint venture with Daimler México that started operations in 
December 2017, as well as the Sunderland Plant in the United Kingdom 
(operational since September 2018). At NMK, we were able to adopt the 
three-wet process with no shutdown of production lines, and as a result 
successfully shortened total production time. We also adopted dry paint 
booths at our Sunderland Plant in the United Kingdom. Previously, systems 
for recycling air expelled from booths for reuse needed dehumidifying 
processing to ensure that the air was at the humidity required. Dry paint 
booths can reuse air without dehumidifying it, reducing energy consumption 
to less than half its previous levels.
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Three-Wet Paint Process (Combined Primer and Topcoat Application)
Conventional
process
Vehicle
body
Vehicle
body
Preparation
Electrocoating
Sealing
Preparation
Electrocoating
Sealing
Primer
ﬁnishing
Topcoat
(base and
 clear coat)
Topcoat
oven
Topcoat
oven
Processes consolidated in single primer booth
New
process
Assembly
Assembly
Topcoat
ﬁnishing
Topcoat
ﬁnishing
Primer
Primer
Primer
oven
Topcoat
(base and
 clear coat)
Oven process
Reduces CO2 emissions by applying primer and topcoat (base coat and clear coat) layers in 
succession, combining two processes ( ① and ② in the upper diagram) into one ( ① in the lower
diagram).
At the same time, in the powertrain production technology area, Nissan 
is working to reduce holding furnace energy usage in cast iron melting 
processes conducted by the Casting Division. Traditionally, in the melting 
process, two holding furnaces were used to store two types of cast 
iron melts with adjusted carbon and sulfur component contents. Now, 
intermediate molten metal with a low carbon and sulfur content is stored in 
one holding furnace. When transporting from the holding furnace to another 
process, the ingredients are adjusted by adding additive materials, creating 
two types of molten metal and making it possible to eliminate one holding 
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furnace. As a result, power consumption was reduced by approximately 
3,600 MWh per year (CO2 conversion: Approximately 1,700 tons per year; oil 
conversion amount: Approximately 900 kiloliters per year). This corresponds 
to about 11% of the power consumed in the melting processes conducted 
by the cast iron factory located onsite at the Tochigi Plant. In light of this 
achievement, Nissan won the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy 
Award in the Small Group Activities category at the Energy Conservation 
Grand Prize Awards for fiscal 2019, sponsored by The Energy Conservation 
Center, Japan (ECCJ).
Cast iron melting process
Desulfurization/
carburization
process
Cupola
Before
Cupola
Intermediate molten metal
Two kinds of molten metal
Gray cast iron
Gray cast iron
Ductile cast iron
Improvement
Ductile cast iron
Desulfurization
process
After
Holding furnace
Holding furnace
Holding furnace
Adding additives
To reach our defined objectives for CO2 emissions and energy use, we solicit 
facility proposals from each global site, preferentially allocating investment 
based on the potential CO2 reduction compared to project costs. Making 
the value of carbon a key factor in internal evaluations lets us invest more 
efficiently and be more competitive. In Japan, we converted outdated 
facilities into cutting-edge high-efficiency facilities with investments to 
improve energy efficiency, including energy-saving roof insulation upgrades.
Our plants use finely controlled lighting and air conditioning for low-energy-
use and low-energy-loss operations. We promote CO2 emission reduction 
activities and introduced cutting-edge energy-conservation technology from 
Japan in our plants worldwide. Around the globe, our plants learn and share 
best practices with each other, while Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration 
(NESCO)*2 diagnoses energy loss at plants in regions where it is active and 
proposes new energy-saving countermeasures. These proposals amount to 
a potential reduction in CO2 emissions of some 53,000 tons*3 in fiscal 2019, 
according to our calculations. 
When sourcing energy, we consider the balance of CO2 emissions for the 
entire company alongside renewable energy usage rate and cost, choosing 
suppliers best suited for achieving each goal. Through such activities, 
CO2 emissions per vehicle produced in fiscal 2019 were brought down to 
approximately 0.51 tons, a reduction of 30.1% from the fiscal 2005 level.
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Energy Input
（FY）
Unit
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019   
Total
MWh
9,683,528
10,189,082
9,532,840
9,252,737
8,443,465
　By region
　　Japan
MWh
4,115,353
4,497,562
4,084,912
3,700,532
3,522,281
　　North America
MWh
2,583,613
2,643,303
2,452,299
2,570,438
2,269,797 
　　Europe
MWh
1,107,279
1,093,103
1,126,186
1,048,201
838,714 
　　Other
MWh
1,877,283
1,955,115
1,869,443
1,933,566
1,812,673 
　By energy source
　　Primary
　　　Natural gas
MWh
3,346,141
3,537,674
3,701,640
3,579,998
3,126,933 
　　　LPG
MWh
303,826
249,426
179,945
191,405
175,996 
　　　Coke
MWh
206,307
217,431
218,618
200,527
172,500 
　　　Heating oil
MWh
188,943
209,232
147,522
113,200
91,315 
　　　Gasoline
MWh
302,564
303,040
299,000
259,045
241,010 
　　　Diesel
MWh
55,099
57,488
48,259
53,074
23,044 
　　　Heavy oil
MWh
34,289
43,853
27,652
15,995
16,287 
 （FY）
Unit
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019   
　　External
　　　Electricity
　　　(purchased)
MWh
4,979,114
5,247,663
4,755,897
4,711,467
4,445,380
　　　Renewable 
　　　energy*1  
MWh
141,076
157,226
133,212
135,574
153,773
　　　Chilled 
　　　water
MWh
12,116
12,919
6,661
7,487
7,025
　　　Heated 
　　　water
MWh
4,630
4,690
5,000
5,000
5,000
　　　Steam
MWh
100,000
136,593
128,038
102,324
126,811
　　Internal
　　　Electricity 
　　　(in-house 
　　　generation)
MWh
9,423
11,847
14,609
13,214
12,164
　　　Renewable
　　　energy*2
MWh
9,423
11,847
14,609
13,214
12,164
Total renewable 
energy
MWh
150,499
169,073
147,821
148,788
165,937
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Carbon Footprint of Corporate Activities
（FY）
単位
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Scope 1
t-CO2
926,790
963,661
912,476
889,444
765,370 
Scope 2
t-CO2
2,547,951
2,614,028
2,394,109
2,339,883
2,173,236
Scope 1+2
t-CO2
3,474,741
3,577,689
3,306,584
3,229,327
2,938,606
Japan
t-CO2
1,479,572
1,579,089
1,333,335
1,208,303
1,142,233
North 
America
t-CO2
800,724
823,340
683,332
738,234
607,605
Europe
t-CO2
208,088
176,285
228,998
221,692
182,973 
Other
t-CO2
986,359
998,976
1,060,920
1,061,098
1,005,794
Scope 3
t-CO2
144,145,000
150,462,000
213,715,000
203,106,900
173,138,601
Energy Inputs and Energy Consumption
The total energy consumption of our global corporate activities during fiscal 
2019 was about 8.443 million MWh, a 9% decrease from fiscal 2018. This 
reduction was primarily due to the promotion of energy-saving activities at 
facilities and a decline in total production volume. Production sites globally 
accounted for 7.486million MWh* of total energy consumption.
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10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0
9,683,528
4,115,353
2,583,613
1,107,279
1,877,283
10,189,082
4,497,562
2,643,303
1,093,103
1,955,115
9,532,840
4,084,912
2,452,299
1,126,186
1,869,443
9,252,737
3,700,532
2,570,438
1,048,201
1,933,566
Japan
North
America
Europe
Other
2015
2016
2017
2018
（FY）
（MWh）
2019
8,443,465
3,522,281
3,522,281
2,269,797
2,269,797
838,714
838,714
1,812,673
1,812,673
In fiscal 2019, the total of Scope 1 and 2 emissions was 2.939 million tons. 
Total CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes were 2.408million tons 
(Scope 1 emissions: 0.670million tons; Scope 2 emissions: 1.738million 
tons).*
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Promoting Renewable Energy
Nissan takes three approaches toward promoting the adoption and 
integration of renewable energy in line with the characteristics of each 
region: (1) generating our own power in company facilities; (2) sourcing 
energy with a higher proportion of renewables; and (3) leasing land, facilities 
and other assets to power companies.
As an example of the first approach, our Sunderland Plant in the United 
Kingdom introduced 10 wind turbines supplying up to 6.6 MW of power. 
The plant also has a 4.75-MW solar farm, installed in 2016, and together 
these renewable sources account for about 8% of the power it uses. At our 
Iwaki Plant, the guest hall for plant visitors is powered by solar energy. By 
storing surplus electricity in secondhand Nissan LEAF batteries, the plant 
both stabilizes the energy supply and uses resources more effectively. At 
the Huadu Plant of Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle (DFL-PV) in China, 
solar panels with a total capacity of 30 MW have been in operation since 
2017, providing roughly 8% of the electricity used at the plant
Regarding the second approach, our first Aguascalientes Plant in Mexico 
actively uses energy generated from biomass gas and wind power and has 
achieved a renewable energy usage rate of 50% since 2013.
Finally, we leased approximately 350,000 square meters of unused land 
in Oita Prefecture for solar power generation in May 2013, and the roof of 
group company Nissan Kohki’s Samukawa Plant was leased for the same 
purpose in January 2014.
Through these efforts, we have enhanced the renewable energy usage rate 
at our production plants as part of reducing CO2 emissions. In fiscal 2019, 
our renewable energy usage rate reached 10%.
Manufacturing CO2 per Vehicle Produced
In fiscal 2019, our manufacturing 
CO2 emissions per vehicle 
produced were 0.51 tons, 30.1% 
less than fiscal 2005.
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0.73
2005
2016
2017
2018
0.53
0.50
0.49
0.51
（t-CO2/vehicle）
（FY）
2019
Carbon Footprint of Manufacturing Activities
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2,426
2005
2016
2017
2018
3,138
2,824
2,610
2,418
（1,000t-CO2）
(FY)
2019
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*In addition, we installed a solar farm (with an output of approximately 200 kW) at a plant in 
Spain.
More Efficient Logistics and Modal Shifts
In 2000, Nissan began sending chartered trucks for pickup and delivery 
of parts. This approach̶adopted widely across the company, including at 
overseas manufacturing sites̶has increased global operational efficiency. 
We work together with suppliers to optimize the frequency of deliveries and 
transport routes and improve packaging specifications for better loading 
ratios so fewer trucks are required. We are also pursuing a modal shift from 
trucks to rail for transport.
Through a 2014 expansion of this approach to include cooperative transport 
of production parts with other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), 
in addition to complete vehicles and service parts, we are seeking further 
efficiency in this area. We work from the design stage of new vehicles 
to reduce transportation distances by sourcing necessary production 
components for plants through localization as much as possible.
Our engineers devise efficient packaging for the huge number of parts 
of different shapes and materials that go into automobiles. Through 
simultaneous-engineering logistics, we work from the design stage to create 
parts and develop new vehicles that enhance transportation efficiency, as 
well as reduce parts shipments per vehicle.
In container transport, we have taken a range of measures to improve 
container filling rates for parts transport, from 40-foot “high cube” containers 
to software simulations that reduce wasted container space.
We constantly review transport methods and are currently undertaking a 
modal shift to rail and maritime transport. Some 80% of completed vehicles 
in Japan are now transported by sea. Parts shipments to NMK from the 
Kanto area in and around Tokyo are nearly all conducted by rail and ship. The 
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has 
recognized Nissan as an outstanding enterprise for this modal shift to sea 
transport.
At Nissan sites outside Japan, transport methods are selected to best 
match the local geographical conditions. Transport of completed vehicles is 
increasingly shifting from truck to rail or ship, depending on the destination. 
In China, we are increasing the proportion of completed vehicles that are 
transported domestically by ship or rail.
Since 2010, we have also been promoting the use of energy-efficient 
vessels for sea shipments of our vehicles. Today, our fleet has grown to 
include seven energy-efficient car carriers.*1
As we expand our global logistics operations, we will continue to increase 
efficiency and effect a modal shift in transportation, targeting a 12% 
reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2005 levels, 
as measured by the index of CO2 emissions per vehicle.*2 In fiscal 2019, CO2 
emissions per global vehicle were approximately 0.38 tons̶a reduction of 
about 11.5%.
*1 More information can be accessed on Nissan’s energy-efficient car carriers’ page.
*2 Total emissions generated from transportation to Nissan manufacturing sites and retail 
outlets in Japan, North America, Europe and China divided by the total number of vehicles 
transported.
* Data related to climate change (initiatives through corporate activities) is also available here.
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CO2 Emissions from Logistics
（FY）
Unit
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
t-CO2
1,598,891
1,926,477
1,567,248
1,482,982
1,144,338
Inbound*
t-CO2
797,034
809,088
739,610
762,314
582,957
Outbound*
t-CO2
801,857
1,117,389
827,638
720,667
561,381
Sea
％
18.3
17.8
20.0
19.9
21.1
Road
％
65.7
62.1
64.6
60.3
64.1
Rail
％
5.4
5.6
7.0
6.7
5.9
Air
％
10.6
14.5
8.4
13.1
8.9
* “Inbound” includes parts procurement from suppliers and transportation of knockdown parts; 
  “Outbound” includes transportation of complete vehicles and service parts.
* Value in 2016 were corrected after recalculation.
In fiscal 2019, CO2 emissions from logistics were 1,144,338 tons, 
down approximately 23% from the previous fiscal year. Emissions from 
transportation of parts and completed vehicles declined due to air freight 
reduction and production volume reduction in China and North America 
decreasing our overall CO2 emissions.
CO2 Emissions per Vehicle Transported
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0 2005
2016
2017
2018
0.43
0.39
0.38
0.37
0.38
2019
（t-CO2/vehicle）
(FY)
In fiscal 2019, CO2 emissions 
per vehicle transported were 
0.38 tons.
Office Initiatives
We promote efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Nissan offices in Japan, 
North America, Europe and China.
In Japan, through Nissan Trading, we operate the Nissan Power Producers 
and Suppliers (PPS) scheme, sourcing clean energy for which CO2 
emissions and costs have been taken into account through Japan’s PPS 
system. In 2019, approximately 26,657 MWh of clean energy was supplied to 
five Japanese business locations.* 
NESCO teams have also expanded the scope of their activities beyond 
production plants to contribute to reducing emissions in the Nissan 
Technical Center in Atsugi.
Our efforts go beyond just CO2 management. We are pursuing other 
environmentally-friendly policies, such as improving our video and telephone 
conference facilities and using software to bring participants in multiple 
locations together when they need to share documents. This reduces the

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number of business trips required worldwide, improves workplace efficiency 
and reduces costs.
*  Global Headquarters, Sagamihara Parts Center, Nissan Education Center, Customer Service 
Center and Honmoku Wharf (all in Kanagawa Prefecture).
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Based on ISO 14001 management processes to evaluate environmental 
impact, we make it a key task to optimize our buildings during construction 
or refurbishing to make all our structures greener. Evaluation metrics in this 
area include environmental footprint, such as CO2 emissions; waste and 
emissions from construction methods; and use of hazardous materials and 
other quality control issues. Furthermore, one performance index for Nissan 
in Japan is MLIT’s Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment 
Efficiency (CASBEE)*.
Among our current business facilities, our Global Headquarters in the city of 
Yokohama has earned CASBEE’s highest “S” ranking, making it the second 
Nissan structure to do so following the Nissan Advanced Technology Center 
(NATC) in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Global Headquarters gained a Built Environment Efficiency Rating of 5.6, 
the highest CASBEE rating for a new structure, making it one of Japan’s 
greenest office buildings. The building’s use of natural energy sources to 
reduce its energy usage and its CO2 emissions were evaluated highly, as 
were its methods of water recycling and its significant reduction in waste 
produced.
* Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency
Dealership Initiatives
Nissan promotes CO2 management at dealerships with the aim of reducing 
total emissions per floor area by 1% each year. Our retail outlets also work 
continually to increase energy efficiency. Many have adopted high-efficiency 
air conditioning, insulation films, ceiling fans and LED lighting. During 
renovation work, some outlets have installed lighting systems that make use 
of natural daylight, as well as insulated roofs. In addition, to source electricity 
with low environmental load, we have broadened supply from PPS systems, 
including our own, to provide 123,115 MWh of power (equivalent to an annual 
reduction of some 1,045 tons in CO2 emissions) to 760 retail outlets in the 
Kanto, Chubu, Tohoku, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu regions.
Since April 2000, we have run a unique environmental facility certification 
system based on ISO 14001 for dealerships called “Nissan Green Shop.” 
Our environmental policy requires all dealerships in Japan to meet certain 
standards and undergo annual audits 
performed by our teams. The dedicated 
evaluation sheet has a total of 84 key 
performance indicators (KPIs) and 
is regularly revised to reflect the 
requirements of national legislation, 
local communities and the Nissan Green 
Program (NGP).
Solar panels installed on the roof 
of a Kanagawa Nissan dealership. 
Power from the panels is supplied to 
dealerships through the Nissan PPS 
system.