Nissan to further sustainability goals with expanded use of ‘green steel’ in Japan

MANILA: Nissan Motor Company Limited will expand the use of low carbon dioxide (CO2)-emission steel in Japan. 

Per the carmaker, the proportion of green steel to be used in the manufacturing of its products is expected to increase by a factor of five this year compared to 2023, when it started using green steel for the first time. 

The marque’s goal is to reduce the CO2 emissions of its vehicles by 30 percent (throughout the entire product life cycle) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 

By stepping up its efforts towards decarbonization in the entire process spanning from material procurement, Nissan aims to reach the aforementioned sustainability goals. 

“Nissan positions sustainability at the core of its business, aiming for a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world,” the company said in a press release. 

“Nissan is committed to accelerating its efforts towards realizing a sustainable society in every aspect of business,” it added. 

Impacts of using green steel 

According to Nissan, the use of steel accounts for approximately 60 percent of a vehicle’s weight. On that note, the use of green steel can significantly reduce CO2 emissions throughout a vehicle’s life cycle. 

The carmaker pointed out that a significant portion of CO2 emissions come from the process of reducing iron ore in blast furnaces. 

“With green steel, the aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by using raw materials from iron ore to low-carbon-reduced iron, or by switching from blast furnace to electric arc furnace,” it explained. 

Nissan’s sustainable efforts in PH 

In the Philippines, Nissan is one of the first major brands to take sustainable strides by introducing the Leaf electric sedan back in 2021. 

The following year, it launched the Kicks e-Power — a hybrid crossover that utilizes an electric vehicle-first approach by using a fully electric motor paired with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine, which acts as its generator. 

During last year’s Manila International Auto Show, Nissan Philippines previewed the Ariya. It uses the marque’s e-4ORCE AWD (all-wheel drive) powertrain that packs two electric motors and an 87 kilowatt-hour battery. 

On top of its electrified offerings, Nissan Philippines’ roster consists of the following models:

• Urvan
• Patrol
• Z
• GT-R
• Almera
• Terra
• Navara
• Livina

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