Yokohama, Japan/ New Delhi, February 17, 2024: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by CDP, a global environmental non-profit, for the fifth consecutive year in water security and for the eleventh consecutive year in climate change.
CDP's annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is considered a leading benchmark for corporate transparency on environmental issues. Nissan received the prestigious A List designation in both categories, indicating its strong performance in managing environmental risks and opportunities.
Key areas highlighted by CDP for Nissan's leadership:
- Water Security: Comprehensive management of water security challenges through the Global-Environmental Management Committee and regional committees, including risk mitigation strategies.
- Climate Change: Integration of climate change considerations into executive compensation, ambitious 2050 carbon neutrality goal for operations and product lifecycle, and launching of the EV36Zero initiative, a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem.
- Science-Based Targets: Setting a CO2 reduction target aligned with the Science-Based Target initiative.
- Water Usage Reduction: Implementing water risk assessments at production sites worldwide, utilizing recycled wastewater and rainwater where water scarcity is a concern, and exceeding regulatory standards for drainage water management.
Speaking on the recognition, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said, “Guided by our corporate purpose, driving innovation to enrich people’s lives, we continue to place sustainability at the center of our business. We are very proud to once again receive CDP’s A listing in the water security category and its recognition for our consistent leadership efforts in the climate change category. Determined to meet the expectations of all stakeholders, Nissan will continue driving sustainability initiatives to build a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.”
