Nissan Motor Co Ltd
Nissan Motor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Insights into Nissan Motor's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Motor amounted to 1,728,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Motor decreased by 2.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Nissan Motor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nissan Motor were 462,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Nissan Motor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nissan Motor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,266,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nissan Motor's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nissan Motor 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Nissan Motor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Nissan Motor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nissan Motor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported 116,699,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Nissan Motor includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Nissan Motor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 116,699,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 14.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Nissan Motor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nissan Motor disclose?
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Nissan Motor's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 99,185,000 tCOâ‚‚e (84.99%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,012,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.29%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,851,000 tCOâ‚‚e (1.59%)
Nissan Motor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nissan Motor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nissan Motor reported a total carbon footprint of 118,427,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6,583.24% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Nissan Motor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.07%.