Nissan Motor Co Ltd
Nissan Motor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nissan Motor completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Nissan Motor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nissan Motor's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Motor amounted to 1,519,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Motor decreased by 12.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Nissan Motor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nissan Motor were 442,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nissan Motor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,077,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Nissan Motor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nissan Motor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 36.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nissan Motor's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 14.11% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Nissan Motor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Nissan Motor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nissan Motor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported 153,489,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Nissan Motor includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Nissan Motor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 153,489,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 17.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Nissan Motor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 24.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nissan Motor disclose?
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 125,080,000 tCO₂e (81.49%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 23,365,000 tCO₂e (15.22%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,643,000 tCO₂e (1.07%)
Nissan Motor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nissan Motor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 442,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 83,768 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nissan Motor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nissan Motor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.12 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nissan Motor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nissan Motor ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Nissan Motor is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Nissan Motor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nissan Motor reported a total carbon footprint of 155,008,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Nissan Motor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.69%. a