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SuStainability RepoRt 2015 NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION SustainabIlITy RePORT 2015 01 COntEntS contentS Viewing thiS RepoRt 2 1 3 This Sustainability Report is an interactive PDF. You can easily access the information 5 7 you need by clicking on the navigation tabs and buttons. 4 6 8 l Section Tabs WOrKInG tOWArd A SuStAInABLE COntEntS IntrOduCtIOn CEO MESSAGE MOBILItY SOCIEtY Sustainability Strategies Click the tabs to jump to the top page of each section. l l 1 Navigation Buttons Link Buttons 02 20 Go back one page Jump to linked page 2 Return to previously viewed page Jump to information on the web 03 47 Go forward one page Jump to information in CSR Data 3 l 05 56 Our Related Websites 4 12 64 5 19 72 ■ Editorial Policy ■ Third-Party Assurance Nissan publishes an annual Sustainability Report as a way of sharing Click the link at right to view the third-party assurance. 6 information on its sustainability-related activities with stakeholders. page_135 107 79 This year’s report reviews the progress and results achieved in fiscal 2014, focusing on the concept of “Working Toward a Sustainable ■ Forward-Looking Statements Mobility Society” and the eight sustainability strategies. 7 ■ Scope of the Report This Sustainability Report contains forward-looking statements 135 94 Period Covered: The report covers fiscal 2014 (April 2014 to March on Nissan’s future plans and targets and related operating 2015); content that describes efforts outside this period is indicated investment, product planning and production targets. There can in the respective sections. be no assurance that these targets and plans will be achieved. Organization: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., foreign subsidiaries and Achieving them will depend on many factors, including not only 8 Nissan’s activities and development but also the dynamics of 99 affiliated companies in the Nissan Group. ■ Referenced Reporting Guideline the automobile industry worldwide, the global economy and GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (see website for complete changes in the global environment. ■ Mistakes and Typographical Errors GRI guideline table). Specific GRI indicators are listed for each sustainability strategy and in the CSR Data section. All errors discovered following publication of the report will be corrected and displayed on our website. On the Cover website ■ For Further Information Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. CSR Department The zero-emission e-NV200 ■ Date of Previous Report Phone: +81(0)45-523-5523 Fax: +81(0)45-523-5771 Sustainability Report 2014, issued June 23, 2014. E-mail: [email protected] ■ Sustainability Report 2015 ■ Reporting Cycle Annually since 2004 Publication Date: June 22, 2015 * In 2006 we published our last print edition of the Sustainability Report. Out of consideration for the environment, we now publish the report exclusively online. It can be downloaded from our website as PDF files. niSSan MOTOR coRpoRATION SuStainability RepoRt 2015 02 IntrOduCtIOn intRoduction corporate Vision Nissan : Enriching People’s Lives corporate Mission Nissan provides unique and innovative automotive products and services that deliver superior measurable values to all stakeholders in alliance with Renault. Guided by its corporate vision of Enriching People’s Lives, Nissan aims to traffic accidents are part of the value-creating initiatives rooted in this vision. contribute to the sustainable development of society through its full range of global This approach to corporate social responsibility is called “Blue Citizenship.” business activities in addition to providing value through its products and services. Through Blue Citizenship, Nissan aims to be recognized by its stakeholders as a As a leading global automaker, Nissan is committed to all stakeholders—including company that lives up to the expectations of society. customers, shareholders, employees and the communities where the company To share the company’s CSR-related thinking and activities to as broad an does business—to deliver engaging, valuable and sustainable mobility for all. audience as possible, each year Nissan publishes a Sustainability Report. By Nissan’s pioneering efforts to promote electric vehicles, with their low sharing this information, the company increases the level of transparency of its environmental impact during operation, along with efforts to make mobility more actions while creating opportunities to improve its activities by incorporating affordable for people in emerging countries and the development of Autonomous feedback from stakeholders, thereby contributing to the development of a Drive technologies that contribute to the realization of a society with virtually no sustainable society. NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION SustainabIlITy RePORT 2015 03 CEO MESSAGE ceo MeSSage “a new era of safer, more sustainable mobility is on the horizon. and nissan intends to lead the way forward.” Carlos Ghosn President and Chief Executive Officer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION SustainabIlITy RePORT 2015 04 CEO MESSAGE Nissan is on a mission. We want to be the auto industry’s One key area of focus will be our vision of a “zero- We will continue to search for bold ideas in our quest to most socially and environmentally responsible manufacturer. emission, zero-fatality” future for automobile transportation. enhance mobility and enrich lives. We will collaborate with our We also want to become one of the most sustainable Nissan pioneered this effort in 2010 with the launch of the suppliers, dealers and partners. And we will find new ways to companies on the planet. Nissan LEAF—the world’s first successful mass-marketed, harness the power of technology. This goal is fueling global efforts to conserve resources; zero-emission vehicle. The LEAF continues to be the best- A new era of safer, more sustainable mobility is on the improve vehicle safety, quality and fuel-efficiency; develop a selling electric vehicle in history and has established Nissan horizon. And Nissan intends to lead the way forward. highly skilled and diverse workforce; and continue our robust as the auto industry’s zero-emission leader. However, our philanthropic activities. To put it simply: sustainability is now achievement in the electric vehicle segment is just one part of integrated into Nissan’s corporate strategy, operations and Nissan’s groundbreaking efforts to transform the use and culture. And the impact is clear. impact of automobiles. By prioritizing sustainability, Nissan has become more Another exciting step is our work to bring Nissan’s efficient, resilient and competitive. Our company has proven Autonomous Drive technology to the marketplace. that it is possible to create cutting-edge products that not Autonomous driving vehicles have the potential to ultimately only strengthen our business and meet customer needs but lead to “zero fatality” roads—and Nissan is at the forefront of Carlos Ghosn President and Chief Executive Officer also help to solve today’s most significant mobility, safety and their development. In addition to reducing accidents, these Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. environmental challenges. vehicles also conserve energy, enhance traffic management We have achieved a great deal through our and ease driver stress. As we work to bring vehicles with sustainable activities, and we are eager to further Autonomous Drive to the market by 2020, we are accelerate these efforts. The challenges before us demand incorporating this technology into our vehicles and nothing less. Whether we are working to address climate introducing its benefits on a progressive basis. change, rapid urbanization, transportation for aging populations or vehicle safety—Nissan is committed to identifying the solutions we need. NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION SustainabIlITy RePORT 2015 05 WOrKInG tOWArd A SuStAInABLE MOBILItY SOCIEtY working toward a Sustainable Mobility Society today’s world is changing fast. in this era of rapid economic growth and development, countries worldwide face a diverse range of challenges that will have a long-term, direct impact on the ways in which communities function. against this backdrop, nissan is identifying and implementing solutions needed to create a sustainable mobility society. Urbanization and demographic changes, including rapidly aging populations, are just two of the megatrends that will have a significant global impact. Nissan is responding to these challenges. Our research and development are guided by our long-term goal to eliminate vehicular emissions and end avoidable injuries and deaths on roads and highways. In short, we are guided by a vision of the future where “zero emissions” and “zero fatalities” are a reality. Larger, urbanized populations need new forms of mobility that result in a smaller carbon footprint. With the number of vehicles on the world’s roads projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, continuing to rely on current technologies is simply not environmentally sustainable. Increasing the use of electric vehicles (EVs) is just one of the ways in which Nissan is responding to this challenge. The megatrends also affect the way in which Nissan approaches safety. Although the safety of cars has improved significantly every decade, there are still 6 million accidents annually in the United States alone. Through Autonomous Drive technologies, Nissan seeks to improve the driver’s ability to avoid an accident while offering improved mobility for a greater number of people in all age ranges. In an ever-changing world, Nissan aims to minimize the environmental impact of vehicle transportation