YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a major step towards sustainability with its commitment to using low CO₂ emission aluminum parts in its vehicles. Starting from fiscal year 2024, Nissan will incorporate green or recycled aluminum in both new and existing models, aiming for a complete transition by 2030.
Aluminum, which constitutes about 10% of a vehicle’s weight, plays a significant role in Nissan’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality. The company has set an ambitious target to attain carbon neutrality across the entire lifecycle of its vehicles by 2050.
Green aluminum, produced using electricity from non-fossil fuel sources, can reduce CO₂ emissions during production by approximately 50%. Recycled aluminum offers an even greater reduction, cutting emissions by about 95%. Nissan has already been sourcing low CO₂ emission aluminum sheets for vehicle panels from Kobe Steel, Ltd. and UACJ Corporation in Japan. Moving forward, the company plans to expand the use of this environmentally friendly aluminum to all aluminum parts, including processed components, worldwide.
From fiscal year 2027, all new models will feature low CO₂ emission aluminum. In the current fiscal year, Nissan will begin purchasing wheels, chassis parts, axle parts, and harness wires made from green aluminum in Japan, the United States, and Europe. By the end of fiscal year 2024, the company expects approximately 20% of the newly mined aluminum used in these regions to be replaced with green or recycled aluminum.
Nissan is committed to placing sustainability at the forefront of its operations, striving for a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world. The company will continue to enhance its efforts towards building a sustainable society.
