Nissan unveils new sustainability plan

Nissan recently published its Integrated Report 2024, which showcases the company’s business progression as it accelerates towards its Ambition 2030 vision, always with sustainability at its core.

The report presents Nissan’s vision, strategies, business plans and financial information as well as its mid to long term impact on society. Through various efforts, Nissan aims to create safe and secure communities, contribute to the advancement of society and help restore nature and ecosystems. The company’s initiatives include the fifth generation Nissan Green Program 2030 as well as a strategic compilation of Nissan’s social initiatives, the Nissan Social Program 2030, both of which support the company’s overarching business strategy.

Nissan Green Program 2030

In 2002, Nissan announced its first mid-term environmental action plan, Nissan Green Program and has since worked to achieve its longstanding environmental philosophy of “a symbiosis of people, vehicles and nature”.

NGP2030 identifies climate change, resource dependancy, air quality and water as three key material priorities to address. Nissan strives to adapt to a scenario limiting global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less to move towards carbon neutrality, transitioning to a circular economy and minimising dependence on nature and ecosystems.

Key sustainibilty targets include reducing per-vehicle lifecycle CO2 emissions by 30%, reducing per-vehicle manufacturing CO2 emissions by 52%, reducing per vehicle driving CO2 emissions for new models by 50% in four major markets and increasing sustainable material ratios to 40%.

Nissan Social program 2030

Nissan Social Program 2030 (NSP2030) is a comprehensive action plan and an enhanced continuation of Nissan’s social initiatives, serving as a foundation of The Arc and contributing to achieving Nissan Ambition 2030. With a people-centric approach, Nissan is committed to growing together with its employees, communities, partners and broader society. This holistic approach will help the company to make a positive impact on society, become a truly sustainable business and create a better world for future generations.

The six pillars of NSP2030 are safety, quality, responsible sourcing, intellectual property, communities and power of employees. The company has goals and action plans for each pillar toward 2030, while making sure that the social value from the program is defined and clear.

One of Nissan’s major priorities has always been people, with respect for human rights at the heart of its endeavours. This is the foundation of the company’s corporate culture and reflected in the six pillars of the program.

The power of employees pillar encompasses DEI, employee human rights, learning and development and health and safety. It is intended to make Nissan a rewarding work environment where all employees feel empowered, supported and able to achieve their authentic selves and their full potential. The results in fostering a corporate culture in which both the company and its employees evolve and advance innovation further together.

Both Nissan Green Program 2030 and Nissan Social Program 2030 are essential elements of Nissan’s new business plan. The Arc, which serves as a bridge to the company’s long term vision, Ambition 2030.

Nissan will continue to advance sustainability in the most applicable and suitable ways, centering it as the cornerstone of the company, on the path to achieving a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.