Nissan COVID has worked as a trailblazer for us to go green and adopt practices that are sustainable. With the sombre aftereffects of climate change and global warming dawning upon us, several scholars and environmentalists have iterated time and again that reckless exploitation of resources must stop and that corporates can bring about a radical change in air quality, land, and water resources by implementing practices where output meets the scale in such a way that there is a surplus remaining for future generations.

The Push for Sustainability

For a long time, several protocols have been issued by countries to particularly curtail the impact of carbon footprint which is spewed in the highest quantum by automobiles. Japan, which follows austere yardsticks for the permissible limit of carbon footprint, released the Kyoto Protocol whereby certificates could be issued by the Government to companies, and only a restricted amount of carbon compounds could be released into the air.

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Nissan's Sustainability Strategy

With time, several brands resorted to producing small cars, electric vehicles, and ‘Kei cars’ in Japan that suited family needs and the environment, but much of that has contributed insignificantly to the environment. This meant a limpid and well-defined sustainability policy had to be drafted and enforced. Hence, Nissan has come up with one in its Sustainability Report for 2021.

Key Areas of Focus

The report delves deep into several key areas, including:

Environment
Traffic Safety
Diversity and Inclusion
Quality
Supply Chain
Employees
Community Engagement
Corporate Governance and Compliance

Another motive behind the report of Nissan was to provide a fillip to transparency and garner appraisal from the public, leading to the betterment of their operations.

Innovative Approaches to Sustainability

It is the 18th year since the sustainability report came to being, and this time around, the Japanese marque took a step towards hosting an online public seminar elucidating the targets and action plan of sustainability and to make things more transparent.

Two years back, Nissan also announced a comprehensive sustainability strategy bearing the moniker, Nissan Sustainability 2022, which pays heed to Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria that every brand is required to meet with diligence in Japan as it directs them towards taking radical steps for the environment.

Nissan’s Commitment to Carbon Neutrality

It is awe-inspiring for brands to embark on the road less traveled and give back to society what it takes from it. Nissan, in particular, believes that reaching a level of carbon neutrality, safeguarding non-renewable resources, and taking measures that protect its stakeholders are the values it keeps at the core of its operations.

Driving Innovation

One of the company’s objectives is “driving innovation to enrich people’s lives,” in line with which it seeks to facilitate a more organized, eco-friendly, and pure environment. It also aims for a sustainable society that receives the best quality products and technology without any adverse effects.

Insights from Nissan's Leadership

Speaking on the Sustainability Report 2021 is Makoto Uchida, Nissan's CEO and President, who comments:

“We are connected to society in many ways that go beyond the products, technologies, and services that Nissan provides to people all over the world. We are expected to address environmental and social issues, such as achieving carbon neutrality across our operations, preserving natural resources, and working to protect the human rights of people connected to our supply chain. Through innovation and sound business activities, Nissan will continue to respond by providing products and technologies that enrich people’s lives, thereby aiming to provide solutions and contribute to the development of a sustainable society.”

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