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Nissan Sustainability Actions

Nissan’s steps to reduce CO2 emissions

The business structures of the automobile industry are changing greatly in the face of demand to reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. As a global automaker, Nissan takes into account CO2 emissions through the whole value chain, including suppliers, from the procurement of raw materials to the transportation and operation of vehicles. Understanding the importance of balancing efforts in this area with business activities, the company is striving to reduce emissions through initiatives such as developing new technologies and using renewable energy.

Air Quality

·Research on technical solutions for cabin air quality improvement ·Reduce VOC emissions per painted area of manufactured vehicles

Toward Zero New Material Resource Use

Creating a system that uses resources efficiently and sustainably, and promote services to use Vehicles more effectively (Circular Economy)Promotion of research on technical solutions for the development of bio-materials Implementation of the Alliance policy on chemical substance management in order to ensure proper use of chemical substances New resource usage minimization: 30% reduction of new natural resource usage per vehicle Expansion of remanufactured parts: Duplation of remanufactured item coverage (vs. FY2016) Expansion of battery reuse: Expansion of EV battery reuse business Adoption of die-less forming: Plan and implement technical development Waste reduction (manufacturing): BAU 2% (Japan) and BAU 1% (overseas) reduction of waste Wastes to landfill reduction (manufacturing): Landfill ratio reduction

Water Scarcity

All production sites: Share best practices among plants, invest in equipment, expand rNESCO, and improve the paint process High-risk sites: Improve wastewater recycling efficiency and reduce external water withdrawal

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