RISK MANAGEMENT AT NISSAN
1 Risks Related to Financial Markets
2 Risks Related to Business Strategies and Maintenance of Competitiveness
3 Business Continuity
1 Risks Related to Financial Markets
1）Automotive 1)-2 Financial Markets 1)-1 Liquidity Nissan is exposed to various financial-market-related risks, such as foreign exchange, interest rates and An automotive business must have adequate liquidity commodity prices. Although it is not possible to to provide for the working capital needs of normal day- eliminate all risk with the use of derivative products, we to-day operations, ongoing research and development, do hedge select currencies and commodity price risks capital investment needs for future expansion and on an opportunistic basis to reduce financial market repayment of maturing debt. Liquidity can be secured risks. through cash and cash equivalents, internal cash flow generation and external funding. ●Foreign exchange As of the end of fiscal 2019 (March 31, 2020), Nissan’s products are produced in 18 markets and sold Nissan’s automotive business had ¥1,494.6 billion of in more than 170 markets. We procure raw materials, cash and cash equivalents (compared with ¥1,309.6 parts/components and services from many countries billion as of March 31, 2019). In addition to cash, and face various foreign currency exposures that result Nissan had approximately ¥522.1 billion of committed from the currency of purchasing cost being different credit lines available for drawing as of March 31, 2020. from the currency of sale to customers. In order to As for external funding, we raise financing through minimize foreign exchange risk on a more permanent several sources including bond and commercial paper basis, we are working to reduce foreign currency issuance in capital markets, long- and short-term loans exposure by such measures as shifting production to and committed credit lines from banks. the countries where vehicles are sold and procuring Nissan has a liquidity risk management policy that raw materials and parts in foreign currencies. In the is intended to ensure adequate liquidity for the short term, we may keep risks in foreign exchange business while at the same time ensuring mitigation volatility within a certain range by using derivative of liquidity risks such as unmanageable bunched products in accordance with internal policies and maturities of debt. The policy defines minimum procedures for risk management and operational rules liquidity requirements taking several factors into regarding derivative transactions. consideration, including debt maturity, upcoming mandatory payments̶such as dividends, investments ●Interest rates and taxes̶and peak operating cash needs. We Nissan’s interest rate risk management policy is based also benchmark liquidity targets against other major on two principles: long-term investments and the Japanese corporations and global auto companies to permanent portion of working capital are financed ensure that our assumptions are reasonable. at fixed interest rates, while the non-permanent
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portion of working capital and liquidity reserves requirements. are built at floating rates. We may hedge risks of As for financial transactions including bank deposits, interest rate fluctuation by using derivative products investments and derivatives, we manage our in accordance with internal policies and procedures counterparty risk by using an evaluation system based for risk management and operational rules regarding on external credit ratings and other analysis. derivative transactions. We enter into such transactions only with financial institutions that have a sound credit profile within their ●Commodity prices respective countries. Nissan purchases raw materials both directly and, in the form of parts provided by suppliers, indirectly. In both cases, we are exposed to the price fluctuation risks of raw materials. For precious metals, which are 1)-4 Pensions used in catalysts, we are making continuous efforts to reduce usage through technological innovation to Nissan has defined benefit pension plans mainly in minimize commodity price risk. In the short term, we Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom. manage commodity price volatility exposure through The funding policy for pension plans is to make the use of fixed-rate purchase contracts in which periodic contributions as required by applicable commodity prices are fixed for a period of time. We regulations. Benefit obligations and pension costs are may also hedge risks in commodity price volatility calculated using many different drivers, such as the within a certain range by the use of derivative products discount rate and rate of salary/wage increase. in accordance with internal policies and procedures Plan assets are exposed to financial market risks, for risk management and operational rules regarding as they are invested in various types of financial derivative transactions. assets including bonds and stocks. When the fair value of these assets declines, the amount of the ●Marketable securities unfunded portion of pension plans increases, which Nissan may hold marketable securities for various could materially increase required cash pension reasons, including strategic holding, relationship contributions and pension expenses. management and cash management. Decision- As a countermeasure to manage such risks, the making authority for such transactions is defined in our investment policy of these pension plans is based upon internal policies and procedures for risk management. the liability profile of the plans, long-term investment We also take measures regarding these risks, views and benchmark information regarding the asset including mandatory periodical reporting with fair value allocation of other global corporations’ pension plans. of such financial transactions. Nissan holds Global Pension Committee meetings on a periodic basis to review investment performance, asset manager performance and asset allocations and to discuss other issues related to 1)-3 Counterparties pension assets and liabilities.
Nissan does business with a variety of local counterparties, including sales companies and financial institutions in many regions around the world. This exposes us to the risk that such counterparties could default on their obligations. 2) Sales Finance We have established transaction terms and conditions for operating receivables in Japan and overseas based 2)-1 Liquidity on credit assessment criteria. These criteria enable us Nissan operates majority-owned captive sales to take measures to protect such receivables and may finance companies in Japan, the United States, include bank letters of credit and/or advance payment
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Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, New Zealand, approximately ¥971.4 billion. Additionally, we have Thailand, Indonesia and India. Nissan is also a minority a healthy mix of secured (29.6%) and unsecured shareholder in a sales finance company (bank) in and other (70.4%) funding sources, which support Russia. In these countries, banks and other financial a stronger balance sheet and incremental liquidity institutions also provide financing solutions to our through utilization of unencumbered assets. customers and dealers. The pie chart below describes our diversified funding In Europe and other regions, RCI Banque and several sources in the sales finance business. During other banks/financial institutions provide financing to fiscal 2019, we were able to raise new funding Nissan’s customers and dealers. through bank loans, asset-backed securities, asset- We monitor the liquidity of sales finance companies on backed commercial paper, commercial paper and an ongoing basis to ensure we have adequate liquidity bonds reflecting our diversified access to financing to meet maturing debt and continue operations. instruments. According to our policy, we target to match maturity of liabilities with maturity of assets wherever possible. In some of the countries where we operate, long- term capital markets are not developed and thus it 2)-2 Interest Rate Risk is not always possible to be perfectly match-funded. However, match-funding policy allows us to meet The sales finance business is exposed to interest maturing debt obligations even in an environment in rate risks. Interest rate risk is defined as the potential which we cannot raise additional debt due to the state variance in the earnings of an entity or the fair value of capital markets. of the portfolio that would result from a fluctuation in In addition to match-funding, we manage liquidity risk the general level of market interest rates where funds in sales financing through several measures including with differing fixed-rate periods or differing terms are keeping adequate liquidity in the form of cash and financed and invested. unutilized committed lines, unencumbered assets Nissan measures these risks by using sensitivity (mainly vehicle loans and leases), liquidity support from analysis with various interest rate scenarios and auto operations to the extent we have excess cash determines its risk tolerance level. We control the in auto operations, diversified funding sources and interest rate maturities of both assets and liabilities to geographical diversification of capital market access. maintain the risks within an acceptable tolerance level. As of March 31, 2020, our sales finance companies’ The sensitivity analysis mentioned above uses liquidity (cash and unutilized committed lines) was assumptions that are considered reasonable, but the
Commercial Paper and others Sales Finance Business Funding 9.8% Sources (As of March 2020)
ABS Equity 29.6% 14.9%
Bonds 17.9% Loans 27.8%
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actual fluctuation of market interest rates and its All scoring models for consumer lending and dealer impact may deviate from these significantly. finance are regularly reviewed and revised to keep Nissan enters into interest rate derivative financial them up-to-date and applicable for current credit instruments to maintain the potential variability of applications. These models have a direct impact on interest rates at the desired level of risk exposure. The pricing where risk-based pricing is practiced and/or main objective of these transactions is to mitigate risk applicable and also regulate stock audit frequency for and not to pursue speculative profit maximization. dealer floorplan financing. As a matter of accounting policy, Nissan maintains adequate credit loss provisions to cover any future probable credit losses. However, we also take all 2)-3 Credit Risk necessary measures to collect on outstanding bad debt promptly. Depending on the region, collections Credit risk is the potential for loss due to the failure may utilize behavioral scoring, auto-dialer systems, call of counterparties in the consumer lending and dealer queue optimization or external third-party collection finance business to meet their credit obligations as agencies to maximize recovery of outstanding debt. agreed. Nonperformance may be driven by changing economic conditions, deterioration in financial stature of a dealer or individual, or other unexpected events. Nissan manages credit risk through a framework that 2)-4 Residual Value Risk sets out policies, procedures, measurements and regular reviews across the full life cycle of a financial Residual value risk is the risk that the future market product from underwriting to collections and write-off. value of a vehicle will be lower than the In consumer lending, applicants undergo a guaranteed end-of-term residual value for such comprehensive screening process to establish their financial products as operating leases and some credit worthiness. To measure credit worthiness, we balloon-type loans. We are exposed to residual value use credit scoring systems that assign a credit score to risk if a customer exercises the option to return their an applicant on the basis of data provided by the credit vehicle to Nissan and the vehicle is subsequently sold bureaus and/or data provided by the applicant on the in the market for less than the residual value. credit application. The underwriting decision is then To mitigate this risk, we take a number of steps, both made based on an automated or expert judgement operational and strategic. On an operational level, process that includes assessment of the credit score, residual values are set objectively based on third- applicant’s capacity to pay, available capital, debt party independent evaluation (e.g. Automotive Leasing repayment history, vehicle collateral and financing Guide in North America) and/or statistical analysis of conditions. If necessary, and depending on regional historical used-car market data (e.g. in Japan). On a business practices, further telephone or field visit strategic level, to build brand value and hence increase verifications may be undertaken. the future market value of Nissan vehicles, we take For dealer finance, each application for a new credit steps to control the level of sales incentives on new limit, change to credit limits or annual re-approval of vehicles, maintain appropriate fleet sales levels and credit limits goes through an extensive committee- promote certified pre-owned vehicles. based evaluation and decision process. The We evaluate the recoverability of carrying value of our evaluation focuses on the dealer’s financial standing, vehicles versus estimated future market values on an internal rating, capacity to service debt, operational ongoing basis. Per accounting policy, if an impairment performance, appropriateness of the request, and the is identified, we recognize an appropriate provision for availability and amount of guarantees and collateral. potential residual value losses. The internal rating system used during the evaluation is based on a dealer scoring model taking into account key financial performance metrics and, at times, results of operational performance.
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1） Product Strategy are confirmed, such as achievement of quality targets, prevention of recurring problems, and adoption of To secure profitability and sustainable growth based measures for potential risks related to new technology, on our future product lineup plan, as part of our mechanisms and design changes. product strategy developing process, we monitor Commercial production starts after confirmation at the the impact of various risk scenarios̶such as global Start of Production (SOP) Judgment Meeting, which market changes and deterioration of demand̶on our confirms all issues are solved and quality targets can future profitability as projected by the plan. be achieved. The final decision that the model can be sold is made at the Delivery Judgment Meeting after Risk Scenario Examples: confirmation of the quality of commercial production 1. Drastic decline of total global demand and preparedness for service/maintenance. 2. Demand shift between vehicle segments drastically We implement thorough quality checks before new faster than our midterm planning assumptions models launch. We also advance quality improvement 3. Demand shift from mature markets to emerging activities after launch, by constantly gathering quality markets drastically faster than our midterm planning information from markets and promptly deploying assumptions countermeasures if problems arise. If safety or compliance issues do occur, necessary actions such We periodically monitor the impact of these scenarios as recalls are implemented in close cooperation with to secure future profitability and sustainable growth, the marketing side based on management decisions as well as updating our future lineup plan based on the reached by independent processes. Incidents are results. thoroughly investigated and analyzed, and the lessons To improve the robustness of our product lineup are applied to existing or upcoming models to prevent against these risks, our main approach is to take the recurrence. following countermeasures when planning our product In addition to activities such as quality assurance strategy: for new model projects and quality improvement activities on a daily basis, we operate a “Quality Risk ・Expand availability of individual products across Management” framework. The framework represents markets to mitigate the risk of single-market demand a higher-level system to ensure successful quality fluctuations. management for both ongoing and future projects. ・Increase volume and efficiency per product to Appraisal involves an objective evaluation of whether lower the break-even point and thereby improve our risk exists and the level of such risk for the company, resilience to global demand fluctuations. after which responsible persons are assigned to ・Prepare a more balanced product portfolio, meeting follow-up activities based on risk levels. needs in a broader range of markets and segments These processes are implemented by the Quality Risk and reducing reliance on specific large markets. Management Committee, chaired by an executive with this responsibility, twice a year.
2） Quality of Products and Services The Quality midterm plan establishes product quality 3) Environment and Climate Change and customer-centric focus as the foundation of our The automotive industry is affected globally and business. It also sets numerical targets and promote throughout its value chain by various regulations and them across the whole company. social requirements related to the environment and With respect to new model projects, in order to safety, such as exhaust emissions, CO2/fuel efficiency, achieve quality targets, milestone meetings are held fossil fuel restrictions, noise, chemical substances, for processes from design, production preparation recycling, and effects on water resources, ecosystems and production. At these meetings, key check points
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and other natural capital. These regulations will variable transmission (CVT). become more stringent going forward. To meet these The Paris Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference requirements, we formulate environmental strategies of the Parties (COP21) in 2015 calls for global peaking based on materiality assessments of management risk of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, factors, analyzing potential risks and opportunities in with subsequent reductions resulting in net zero our business and identifying issues that are crucial greenhouse gas emissions from human activity in the for both us and our stakeholders. We manage the second half of the 21st century. We will aim to achieve achievement of these targets with appropriate key these goals, and in recognition of the need to respond performance indicators (KPIs). In particular we work to risks and opportunities rooted in uncertain future to identify and evaluate the near-term, medium-term, phenomena like climate change, we are developing and long-term risks and opportunities that climate resilient strategies that account not just for the change represents to our business. The amount of 2-degree temperature increase scenario already set, CO2 emitted by our vehicles in use is extremely high but also multiple temperature increase scenarios like compared to our emissions from corporate activity, 1.5 degrees and 4 degrees as proclaimed by the Task accounting for more than 80% of total CO2 emissions Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). across our entire value chain, so there is a chance Stricter controls on environment-impacting substances that regulatory risk from climate change (impact to are being implemented around the world. In our businesses due to more stringent restrictions on accordance with a globally uniform policy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions) could arise. Accordingly, the use of environment-impacting substances, Nissan based on our own calculations incorporating the has continued to strengthen its management of findings of the IPCC’s Third Assessment Report environment-impacting substances, adhering to a well- and the goal of keeping global temperatures from planned schedule for their reduction and advancing rising more than 2 degrees Celsius, we established the use of alternative substances. In 2005, Nissan a long-term vision for 2050 of reducing product CO2 formulated its Policy for the Use of Environment- emissions from new vehicles by 90% compared Impacting Substances regarding the cessation of to 2000 levels. To address transition risks due to use of substances scientifically recognized as being climate change (risks arising from the transition to a hazardous or carrying high hazard risks, as well as low-carbon society, such as stricter regulations and those identified by NGOs as dangerous. In 2007, these contraction in oil-related markets), we successfully policies became unified global standards for Nissan, released the world’s first mass-produced electric and in 2016 they were issued as common technology vehicle (EV), the Nissan LEAF, in 2010. Nissan's target standards for the Alliance, restricting environment- is to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year globally by impacting substances to a stricter degree than the the end of fiscal 2023 and is considering partnering domestic laws of the countries and regions where it with national and local governments to promote operates. Based on this approach, we have developed zero-emission mobility and help build supporting internal engineering standards restricting the use infrastructure. of designated substances. The standards identify We will help reduce CO2 emissions by continuously chemicals whose use is either prohibited or controlled, developing technologies to improve fuel economy and are applied in selecting the materials, parts and in internal combustion engines and bringing them articles for our vehicles from the initial development widely into the market. In particular, in response to stage. strict regulations on fuel economy and CO2 emissions Demand for mineral resources and fossil fuels has in Europe and the United States, we are expanding steadily increased in response to the economic our lineup of highly fuel-efficient, low CO2-emitting growth of emerging countries. In addition to vehicles equipped with such technologies as our promoting reduced use of virgin natural resources flagship e-POWER electrification technology and through resource-saving and recycling measures, it is revolutionary variable compression ratio turbo engine, becoming important to procure natural resources that fuel-efficient direct injection engine and continuously have a lower impact on the Earth’s ecosystems, not
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only because these resources are limited (including the out supply-chain management in a manner consistent mineral resources for motor and battery applications, with The Renault-Nissan Purchasing Way, a booklet the use of which is expected to increase with outlining policies for dealing with suppliers, and electrification) but also considering the wide-ranging the Renault-Nissan CSR Guidelines for Suppliers. effects that resource extraction has on ecosystems. With respect to environmental issues, we have set Our aim is that by 2022 some 30% of the resources standards for the efforts of our automobile parts and used in the manufacture of our vehicles will not rely on material suppliers in the form of the Nissan Green newly mined resources. To achieve this, we consider Purchasing Guidelines. In 2018, we added language vehicle lifecycles and promote weight reduction, encouraging suppliers to undertake individual less use of scarce resources, waste reduction and environmental initiatives, and in 2019 we strengthened increased use of recycled materials. We also promote regulations on the management of environment- rebuilding, remanufacturing and reuse to maximize impacting substances. Additionally, since fiscal 2012, opportunities for recapturing the residual value of cars through seminars and other means, we have asked and parts. suppliers to regularly report environmental data, Air pollution, along with climate change and traffic including their CO2 emission levels and energy use, congestion, is one of the issues facing urban areas, to provide reports on management of environment- and one which it is necessary for Nissan as an impacting substances, recycling of resources and automaker to address and contribute to solving. The water-conservation efforts, and to reduce their spread of EVs such as the Nissan LEAF that emit environmental impact. We then work with suppliers absolutely no exhaust gas during operation is an to reduce environmental impact throughout the value effective way to improve atmospheric pollution levels chain. in urban areas. As a leader in electrification, Nissan We are working to adhere to guidelines and achieve promotes zero-emission mobility and investigates the targets with the mind of corporate responsibility to go setting up of infrastructure through partnerships with beyond just complying with laws and regulations. In national and local governments, as well as various order to address diversifying environmental issues and industry groups such as electric power companies. promote comprehensive environmental management Emissions from Nissan’s manufacturing plants typically on a global basis, our Global Environmental include nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) and Management Committee (G-EMC), which is co-chaired volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We are carefully by a board member and convenes twice a year, and establishing global management standards and our Environmental Management Committees (EMCs) systems for these and other substances released into in seven regions worldwide confirm the progress of the atmosphere, while working to reduce the amount activities and decide companywide policy and the of these materials used and emitted. Our goal is to content of reports to the Board of Directors. address these issues beyond the extent required by local regulations. The issue of water resources is ever more serious with the retreat of glaciers and rainfall fluctuation due to climate change in addition to increasing water use due to the growing world population and economic development. We also use water resources in our production process, and we recognize the importance of this issue and continuously work to preserve water resources at plants around the world through measures such as reducing consumption, recycling water discharged in the production process and thorough water quality control of wastewater. The purchasing divisions of Nissan and Renault carry
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Nissan’s Framework for Global Environmental Management Dialogue with stakeholders
Major Issues Climate Change
Resource Dependency Suppliers Product Manuf. Sales Use, and and tech. and and Service and Air Quality Procurement Development Logistics Offices E LV
Water Scarcity
Nissan Global and Regional Environmental Management
Nissan’s Global and Regional Environmental Management Organization
Global/corporate focuses Functional/regional Customers Board of Directors focuses Board of Plan NGOs/NPOs PDCA Directors
Global Environmental Advisory Business Environmental Employees Meetings, etc. partners Management Act Strategy Do PDCA Committee Organization National and local Shareholders and governments PDCA investors Check Communities and future generations
4）Compliance and Reputation covering insider trading prevention, personal information management, information security and We have produced a Nissan Global Code of Conduct the prevention of bribery and corruption. We strive for all employees of the Nissan Group worldwide. to prevent noncompliance and reputation risk to the To ensure thorough understanding of the code, company by implementing various education and training and education programs such as e-learning training programs. are provided, and our compliance with laws and ethical standards is monitored by regional and local compliance committees that report to the Global Compliance Committee. We have also implemented a globally integrated whistleblowing system allowing employees to report suspected compliance issues to management. We have created sets of internal regulations globally
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1）Natural Disaster Measures gather information about employee safety and damage to facilities and to work for business continuity. In case of an earthquake measuring 5-upper or higher At the same time, we are working with suppliers on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, or other to develop Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). This natural disasters causing heavy damage affecting includes assessment of work priorities by each and Nissan’s business activities, a First Response Team every function and development of (organized by the main units of the Global Disaster countermeasures to continue priority work. The BCPs Headquarters) will gather information and decide will be reviewed annually in a PDCA (plan, do, check, actions to be taken based on the results. If necessary, act) cycle. the Regional Disaster Headquarters will be set up to Disaster Recovery Organization (Earthquake)
Deputy Chief Deputy Chief (Administration function) (Value chain: R&D, purchasing, manufacturing, sales) Decision/Instruction Decision/Instruction Report Report ・Gathers information on the disaster situation ・Checks disaster situation of plants in detail Corporate Service companywide Production Control Dept. ・Estimates impact of stopped production Management Dept. ・Checks disaster situation of social infrastructure ・Makes plans for measures to restore production, etc. ・Checks disaster situation of suppliers External & Government Purchasing ・Interfaces with central and local governmental agencies ・Supports recovery of suppliers Affairs Dept. Administration Group ・Considers alternative procurement sources, etc. ・Gathers information on safety status of employees ・Checks damage to logistics network and impact on Human Resources Div. companywide production ・Implements measures related to employees’ welfare Alliance SCM Div. ・Checks situation of logistics companies ・Interfaces with the press Global Communications ・Considers alternative means of transportation, etc. ・Provides information for business partners and general Div. Alliance Manufacturing customers ・Checks safety status of production division personnel & SCM Human Resource ・Considers tentative lines, securing of personnel, etc. Sustainability ・Considers rendering humanitarian aid to disaster areas, Dept. Development Dept. etc. Vehicle Production Engineering Div./ ・Checks details of damage to production facilities IR Div. ・Responds to investors, provides information Powertrain Production ・Considers tentative lines, securing of personnel, etc. Engineering Div. ・Checks detailed system status IS/IT Div. Global Asset ・Checks and organizes information on buildings and ・Plans measures for system recovery, etc. Management Dept. peripheral equipment ・Deals with and takes measures for casualties Safety & Health ・Checks disaster situation of dealers in detail ・Considers and implements dispatching of occupational Japan Planning Div. Administration Group ・Makes plans for measures for the dealers’ recovery health physicians ・Gathers information on safety status of employees of ・Checks disaster situation of dealers in detail Administration Dept. for Japan After-Sales Div. affiliated companies ・Makes plans for measures for the dealers’ recovery Affiliated Companies ・Checks disaster situation of affiliated companies R&D Administration & ・Checks disaster situation of parts dealers in detail Budget & Accounting ・Gathers and organizes information on the financial Facility Management ・Makes plans for measures for the parts dealers ’ Dept./Finance Dept. situation in emergencies Dept. recovery ・Handles budgeting related to recovery in production ・Serves as point of contact for overseas affiliated Production Strategy Corporate Security departments companies, etc. Planning Office ・Point of contact for recovery support requests (in- ・Advises on dispatch of advance teams Safety Headquarters house, suppliers, dealers)
Decision/Instruction Decision/Instruction Report damage situation Report damage situation
Regional Disaster Headquarters (Example) Chief
Deputy Chief
Secretariat
General & External Affairs Human Resources Manufacturing
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Policy and Principles in Case of Earthquake: periodic simulation training helped to ensure the 1. Human life as the first priority (use of employee smooth launch of our Global Disaster Headquarters safety confirmation system) and Regional Disaster Headquarters on the initiative of 2. Prevention of secondary disaster (in-house our First Response Team. This also helped to complete firefighting organization, stockpiling, provision of confirmation of employee safety and checks on the disaster information) extent of the damage. 3. Speedy disaster recovery and business continuity Additionally, based on our policy of contributing to (measures for hardware, improvement of local society, we reacted rapidly to provide rest space contingency plan, development of BCP) for people who could not return home on March 11 and 4. Contribution to local society (cooperation/mutual aid to support damaged areas. with neighboring communities, companies, local and At the stage of business recovery, our Disaster central governments, provision of supplies, etc.) Headquarters and project teams of each function The Global Disaster Headquarters and Regional continuously shared up-to-date information and Disaster Headquarters conduct simulation training addressed issues for production and business assuming a large earthquake to ensure preparedness. recovery with companywide cooperation. Effective These drills test the effectiveness of this organization communications supported quick recovery of our and contingency plan and identify the issues to be total supply chain, including parts supply, production, improved. The contingency plan is reviewed based on logistics, sales and services. this feedback. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, we have In the aftermath of the March 11, 2011 disaster, our performed the following training exercises.
FY Training exercise Event
Review of response to Great East Japan Earthquake 2011 ー Simulation training (incorporating review findings)
Simulation training (scenario: three simultaneous 2012 ー earthquakes)
Japanese government Simulation training (scenario: earthquake directly beneath 2013 publishes estimates of damage Tokyo metropolitan area) from earthquake
Simulation training (scenario: earthquake directly beneath 2014 ー Tokyo metropolitan area)
Simulation training (scenario: earthquake directly beneath 2015 ー Tokyo metropolitan area)
Initial response training (scenario: night, non-workday) Earthquakes in Kumamoto 2016 Simulation training (scenario: three simultaneous Prefecture earthquakes) Torrential rains in western Japan, an earthquake in Simulation training (scenario: three simultaneous 2018 northern Osaka Prefecture earthquakes) and the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake
*Not implemented in FY2017 (Response to vehicle inspection issues) and in FY2019 (Response to COVID-19 issue)
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A series of natural disasters occurred across Japan in outbreak of infections. fiscal 2018, including torrential rains in western Japan, We also developed a BCP for each business section, an earthquake in northern Osaka Prefecture and the with several triggers to invoke the BCP depending on Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake. the infection ratio, to maintain business continuity even Regarding the risk not only from earthquakes but also under a high infection situation. of water damage, we worked with Mitsubishi Motors to We will run PDCA cycles to remain prepared for provide supplies to affected areas and help suppliers contingencies like highly virulent flu through measures recover. Based on issues identified during fiscal such as updating response team members and the 2016’s simulation training and the series of recent BCP, carrying out educational activities for infection disasters, we also conducted simulation training using prevention and stockpiling sanitary and medical goods. a scenario where the goal was to finalize recovery During the current COVID-19 outbreak as well, plans (including restarting manufacturing) within we began monitoring when there were signs of a around one week. pandemic and put the full organization to work in Going forward, we will continue to hold simulation responding when infections expanded globally. We training on set themes, including responses to issues have endeavored to ensure the health and safety of identified in training and to changes in the expected our employees and their families, stem the spread of scale of earthquakes as published by government infections and continue and restore business activities. bodies, as we continue to refine our disaster plans using a PDCA cycle. Regarding our response to the risk of disasters globally, our organization is capable of working 3）Countermeasures for Production together at the Alliance level, and when disasters do Continuity Risk occur around the world, we use social media to share Our production division has dealt with various risks information rapidly and provide the necessary support. related to the three elements of production. For natural disasters, we have identified the measures needed to restart production within our established goal of two weeks following a large-scale disaster. 2）Response to Pandemics Over the years, we have carried out continuous In response to the outbreak of H1N1 type influenza in prevention countermeasures for physical infrastructure April 2009, we established a global policy for infection (quakeproofing and reinforcement of buildings prevention. Each region has organized a response and other facilities), maintained an operations team and promoted concrete countermeasures based recovery manual to shorten recovery time and on the policy. Infection status can be monitored regularly executed BCP simulation drills. We are also globally thanks to firmly developed reporting lines strengthening the resilience of our global production between our global response team and each regional network through measures such as establishing a BCP team. for parts exports to enable continued operations at We have promoted countermeasures based on three overseas plants. basic principles stated in our global policy, which are: To prepare for the risks associated with our worldwide expansion of production, we have designated critical 1. Priority on employees’ health and lives facilities around our global network that would play 2. Prevention of the spread of infection major roles in ensuring business continuity. 3. Continuity of business operation We are working to bolster preventive maintenance by ensuring thorough knowledge of globally standardized As specific actions, we established the “guidelines facility maintenance guides. At the same time, to for employee action,” which stipulated actions to be minimize the impact on production, we are preparing taken by employees, sections and companies, and backup plans for implementation in the event of a kept employees informed when there is a suspected significant disruption.
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It is also vitally important to manage risks associated organizations to manage supplier risk in major regions, with parts procured from Leading Competitive including North America, Europe, China, Japan, Countries (LCCs) in order to expand markets. We Thailand, India and Brazil, we are reinforcing efforts to have been conducting risk assessments before prevent risks associated with parts supply. making sourcing decisions and providing support It has also become vital to address the increasing for improvement activities after sourcing. As part of number of cyberattacks, and to minimize the effect preparations for production, we carry out assessments on Nissan when they occur. As well as monitoring and of quality and capacity management processes. managing all IT equipment and PCs at manufacturing During the production phase, quality checks are plants, we take preventative action to avoid risk implemented at key points in the production and by installing anti-virus software and performing logistics process to prevent imperfect parts being equipment lifecycle assessments. Additionally, in order manufactured or used. We also work to reinforce to minimize damage in the very unlikely event that a measures identifying the root causes of issues in order cyberattack occurs, we periodically conduct simulation to secure global market expansion and growth. training for first response teams and business To efficiently and effectively promote these activities, continuity planning. we are globally standardizing tools and practices Furthermore, since FY2019 we have implemented for improving processes and assessments. Through risk management training for all managers and
3 elements of production Purchased parts HR/Workforce Facilities Risk factor Raw materials
・ Assessment of earthquake preparedness of major suppliers located in high quake-risk areas (FY2008) ・ Reinforcement of office buildings ・ Reinforcement of buildings and ・ Introduction of damage reporting (completed) machinery (continued) Natural system on web base (FY2010) ・ Review of earthquake response ・ Review of facility recovery manual ・ Confirmation of BCPs to be disasters manual (once/year or more) (FY2 011) implemented in case of disaster (earthquakes) ・ Disaster-prevention drills (once/ ・ Regular audits of each business by suppliers in high quake-risk year or more) facility a re a s (FY2 011) ・ BCP for parts exports to continue production at overseas plants (FY2012) ・ Risk assessment based on Fire ・ Same as “HR/workforce” Fire Prevention Evaluation System ・ Same as “HR/workforce” ・ Revision of equipment standard (F-PES) (once/year) based on the assessment result ・ Risk assessment based on Safety Workplace Evaluation System (SES) (once/ year) ・ Same as “HR/workforce” ・ Same as “HR/workforce” injury ・ Assessment of health and safety management system (once/year) ・ Requested suppliers to develop ・ Review of response manual for response manual coordinated with ー Pandemic new strains of flu (FY2018) Nissan ・ Installation of flexible manufacturing system ・ Backup from other Nissan plants (completed) (as needed) ・ Regular check of demand ・ Regular check of demand Demand ・ Backup from other companies (as projections and production projections and supply capacity; needed) capacity; implementation of fluctuation implementation of measures ・ Employment of short-term measures employees (as needed) ・ Development of complementary production systems for main powertrains
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・ Sharing of past incident experiences and incorporating these in preventive maintenance ・ Incorporating past experiences in equipment standards Machinery ・ Bolstering of management at ー ー breakdown critical facilities ・ Enhancement of preventive maintenance by ensuring thorough knowledge of facility maintenance guides (checking periods, points and methods)
・ Thoroughgoing energy- Electric conservation efforts ・ Flexibility in plant operations and ー ー power working hours in response to shortage requests from the government or power companies
・ Assessment of monozukuri ability before supplier sourcing and support for improvement activities after sourcing; assessment of quality and of quantity Expansion management processes at of LCC- production preparation phase ー ー manufactured ・ Quality check at mass-production parts phase (action “Gate1-3”) and preliminary study of backup suppliers to reduce supply risk ・ Reinforcement of supplier risk- management teams in key areas (FY2013)
・ Management (tools and process) of updates anti-virus software ・ Reassessment of device lifecycle and introduction of measures Cyberattacks ・ Disaster simulation and response ー to deal with obsolete operating team drills (FY2018) systems ・ Monitoring of installed terminals and allocation of responsibility for management
・ Planning and implementation of training program at each plant to Decrease develop skilled workers (FY2010) in skilled ・ Global development of human resources through the Global Pilot ー ー workers/ Plant program (FY2011) experts ・ Nurturing of experts to teach technical skills (planning and implementation from FY2012)
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supervisors in manufacturing departments to instill an Mitsubishi Motors and communicate closely to ensure understanding of the importance of risk management maintenance of sound business. and have them apply it to their daily work.
5）Risk Financing and Loss Prevention 4）Supply-Chain Continuity 1. Global Insurance Management Policy To minimize risk in the supply chain, we maintain Nissan manages accident and natural disaster risk on policies addressing both major disasters and daily risks a global basis with risk-management techniques that and follow up on their execution. combine self-retained risk with external risk transfer via insurance. In order to minimize the cost of risk, we ●Promotion of BCPs adhere to the following global insurance management 1. Identification of risks and development of recovery policy. This policy has provided appropriate coverage plans for damage resulting from the unpredictable disasters We identify natural disaster and single-source risks that the world has seen in recent years. and work with suppliers to develop and maintain up- to-date countermeasures against natural disasters ・Predictable risks with low impact and high frequency: (enhancing earthquake resistance, quakeproofing Retain risks up to an acceptable level on a facilities and preventing flood damage, etc.), securing consolidated basis by the company. safe levels of inventory and considering alternate ・Unpredictable risks with low frequency and high production for suppliers in risk areas and high-risk impact: components. Risks whose financial impact may exceed the acceptable level of self-retention are transferred 2. Visualization of the supply chain outside the company via insurance. We maintain an up-to-date supply-chain database of suppliers and the components, materials and custom 2. Global Insurance Programs integrated circuits they provide that allows us to In order to minimize the cost of hazard risks and quickly determine the damage to our supply chain manage risks occurring globally and interdependently in case of major disaster. This lets us provide rapid in a concentrated manner, global insurance programs support to those heavily affected and ensure early have been established for main lines of insurance. The resumption of supplier activity and vehicle production. Finance Department in Nissan’s Global Headquarters determines insurance conditions and structures and 3. Improvement of BCPs negotiates directly with insurance companies for We have a policy of visiting suppliers to hold these global programs. These insurance companies information exchange session and introduce are important strategic partners and are thus selected benchmark case studies to them. We also conduct with consideration given to risk hedging and financial BCP Checklist surveys to assess supplier BCP solvency. systems and activities and communicate and The following risks are covered through global implement follow up activities on the results. For programs. these surveys, we have added torrential rains, floods, labor strikes, cyberattacks and pandemics to the ・Property damage and business interruption by existing risk categories of earthquakes and tsunamis accidents: and are envisioning risks and countermeasures to be The program covers risks not only for property considered on a global basis. damage but also for business interruption and contingent business interruption due to accidents, 4. Confirmation of suppliers’ financial condition taking into consideration the global expansion of the We conduct periodic financial assessment of supply chain for products and components. Nissan suppliers globally in cooperation with Renault and identifies important suppliers globally and arranges
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insurance for risks caused by interruption of the 3. Utilization of Group Insurance Company supply chain. Coverage limits are determined based For the purpose of more efficient self-retention on a on the probable maximum loss amount measured by consolidated basis for insurance programs, we utilize third-party experts and the risk appetite of insurers. an insurance company within the Nissan Group. We have achieved further improvement and Utilization of a Group insurance company enables the optimization of insurance conditions by negotiating following: with insurance companies together with our Alliance partner Renault from fiscal 2011. The program was ・The Group can reduce insurance costs by obtaining extended to new Alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors the minimum necessary insurance. from fiscal 2017. ・Each Group company can obtain the necessary coverage. ・Transportation and storage of vehicles and products ・The Group can gather and analyze loss data below for sale: self-retained limit. This program covers risks relating to transportation and the supply chain for components and products 4. Loss-Prevention Activities globally. Covering geographically spread risks under a Nissan conducts loss-prevention activities to improve global program lets us manage loss data on a global loss results and reduce the cost of premiums on basis and ensure stability of insurance costs. an ongoing basis. Since the introduction of global In fiscal 2011, this program was combined with insurance programs, loss-prevention activities have Renault’s program for negotiating with insurance been promoted more actively and globally to maintain companies to achieve best possible results utilizing low premium rates. synergies of scale. The program was extended to Examples of our loss-prevention activities include new Alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors from fiscal conducting risk-engineering surveys and obtaining 2017. recommendations for safety from third-party experts, creating manuals for actions in the event of typhoons ・Liability (including product liability and liability for and constructing hail nets to prevent hail damage. unanticipated accidents during operations or caused by owned or managed facilities [general liability]): To manage this risk, we have implemented insurance programs suitable for each region’s legal systems and practices. The programs are led by the Global Headquarters in order to implement a globally uniform strategy with consistent worldwide insurance coverage and achieve lower insurance costs.
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