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Green Program2005Nissan Green

ProgramPerformance Report April, 2001—March, 2006

Nissan Green Program 200501

Period Covered April 2001—March 2006 (including some part from before and after this time period)

Target Companies Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries in Japan (including a portion of unaffiliated companies and dealers)

Nissan Green Program 2005 Objectives and Results 03

Product DevelopmentImproving Fuel Economy 05Reduction of Exhaust Emissions 06Development of Clean Energy Vehicles (CEVs) 07

Promotion of Design for Recycling and Management/ Reduction of Environmentally Impacting Substances 08

Reduction of Vehicle Noise 09Control of Air-conditioner Refrigerant Emissions 09

ProductionPromotion of Energy Savings 10Reduction of Waste and Promotion of Recycling 11Improved Management of Chemical Substances 12Environmental Protection in Logistics Operations 13

Sales and ServiceEnvironmental Management at Dealers 14

Recycling

Appropriate Treatment and Recycling of end-of-life Vehicles (ELVs) 15

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management System (EMS) 16Environmental Communications 17Green Procurement 18Employee Education and Training 18

Environmental Protection in Nissan Offices (Green Office Program) 19

Contents

The Nissan Green Program 2005 was launched as a medium-term environmental action program in Japan for Fiscal

2001—2005 as a means of achieving the company’s environmental concept of “Symbiosis of people, vehicles and nature”

through wide-ranging conservation practices associated with our products, technologies, and business activities.

In this report, we present an overview of our progress and achievements in the five years of the Nissan Green Program

2005. Nissan also presents Nissan’s environmental activities worldwide in our annually published Sustainability Report and

on our website.

Nissan is currently setting new worldwide environmental targets, a new medium-term action program, for Fiscal 2010.

We plan to announce details of the next action program in the near future.

Scope of the Report


Environmental Information Disclosure

In Fiscal 2006, Nissan integrated the “Environmental Report,” which had been published annually since 1998, into the

“Sustainability Report 2006.” To ensure completeness and meet stakeholder needs, we produce the “Sustainability Report”

a “Site Environmental Report” for each plant and business sites, and “Technical Notes” introducing our latest

accomplishments in the field of environmental technology. We complement these reports by posting additional information

on our website, including recent updates, news of our global activities, product data, and details we were unable to include

in our publication.

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Fact FileAnnual Report

Site Environmental Report

Full reports on environmental activities at individual plants and business sites

Results of our mid-term environmental action plan

Detailed reports of Nissan’s environmental technologies: the “e-4WD System”,

“SU-LEV Technology”, and “95% Recoverability Rate” and more

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NGP 2005 Objectives and ResultsNissan Green Program 2005 Objectives and Results

The following is a categorized chart of the objectives and activities outlined in the Nissan Green Program 2005 (Fiscal 2001–2005) and the majorresults we achieved by the program’s Fiscal 2005 target date.Overall, we believe we successfully achieved the majority of the program targets. These results will be utilized to help plan our next program.Each category has a correlating section on the following pages of this report. Please refer to the relevant pages for more detailed discussion.

Nissan Green Program 2005 and Major Results by FY2005

09�Achieved voluntary targets for 32 models�Attainment of Nissan’s voluntary targetsfor reduced use of the HFC134arefrigerant

Control of air-conditioner refrigerantemissions

09�Achieved voluntary targets for all models�Compliance by all models with voluntarytargets for vehicle noise that are stricterthan regulatory noise limits

Reduction of vehicle noise

08�Promotion of recycling for new models• Models released since FY2001 for which 95% recoverability was attained

�Reduction of environment-impacting substances• Use of mercury and cadmium materials was banned, with certain exceptions• Achieved the industry target to “reduce lead content to 10% or less than 1996

levels” for 23 models, including the Serena, Wingroad, and Bluebird Sylphy• Reduced hexavalent chromium content in the Bluebird Sylphy to less than

50% the 1996 level

*Exceptions to Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association’s voluntary targets• Lead: Lead batteries (because the collection route is established)• Mercury: Liquid crystal displays of navigation systems and other devices,

combination meters, discharge headlamps, and interior fluorescent lights(minimal amounts used in parts considered essential for traffic safety)

�Advancing the recycling of new models• Attainment of a recoverability rate of 95%

or higher by weight for new models by2005 (based on Nissan in-housecalculation standards)

�Reduction of environmentally impactingsubstances• Banning the use of mercury (with limited

exceptions) and cadmium • Reducing the use of lead (to be largely

phased out by the end of 2002) andhexavalent chromium (to be reduced toone-half of 1996 levels by 2005)

Promotion of design for recycling andmanagement/Reductionof environmentallyimpacting substances

07�Fuel cell vehicles• Commenced participation in the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell

Demonstration Project (JHFC) in July 2002• Began limited lease of the X-TRAIL FCV 2003 model in December 2003,

first vehicle delivered in March 2004• Announced Nissan’s first in-house developed fuel cell stack and 70MPa

high-pressure hydrogen storage system• Commenced limited leasing program of the 2005 model began in

December 2005• Developed a vehicle that improved the previous model’s cruising range by

1.4 times to over 500 km• The announcement of the X-TRAIL FCV 2005 model and the completions

of the in-house developed fuel cell stack and 70MPa high-pressurehydrogen storage system

�Other CEVs• Launched several CEVs, including the Hypermini EV, AD Van CNG, and

Tino Hybrid models• Announced the Altima Hybrid model (scheduled for early 2007 U.S.

market launch)

�Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)• Projecting the year 2005 as our technical

development goal for practical use• Participation in domestic demonstration

program for FCVs under the auspices ofthe Japanese government in 2002

�Other CEVs• Research, development, and market

introduction of electric vehicles (EVs),compressed natural-gas vehicles (CNGVs),hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)

Development of cleanenergy vehicles (CEVs)

06�Gasoline vehicles• Achieved U-LEV certification for more than 80% of all Nissan passenger

vehicles sold in February 2003• Set new target of earning SU-LEV certification for 80% of all Nissan

passenger vehicles, achieved this target in May 2006 • Achieved U-LEV and SU-LEV for more than 95% of all Nissan passenger

vehicles sold by end-March 2006�Diesel vehicles

• Completed the transition of all diesel vehicles to full compliance withJapan’s new short-term emission regulations. Launched the “ultra-low PMemissions diesel vehicles” Atlas 20 in June 2004

�Gasoline vehicles• Steady expansion of Nissan’s ultra-low

emission vehicle (U-LEV) lineup, startingwith the 2000 launch of the Bluebird Sylphy

[Objective] Achieve U-LEV certification formore than 80% of all Nissan passengervehicles sold in Japan by end-March 2003

�Diesel vehicles• Early Release of vehicles complying with

the latest exhaust emission regulations

Reduction of exhaustemissions

05�Almost all targets achieved (Gasoline passenger vehicles in 7 weight classes, gasoline trucks in 13classes, diesel vehicles in all classes)

�Early attainment of Japan’s 2010 fueleconomy standards for gasoline vehicles and2005 standards for diesel vehicles[Objective] Attainment of the new standardsby 2005 target date

Improving fuel economyProductDevelopment

Area Item NGP2005 Objectives Major Results by FY2005 Page

Web Environmental ActivitiesNissan Green Program

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/LIBRARY/GREENPROGRAM/index.html


NGP 2005 Objectives and ResultsNissan Green Program 2005 Objectives and Results

19�Activated green purchasing, improved energy conservation, reduced paperconsumption, and promoted reuse of resources in our everyday businessoperations; introduced eco-friendly vehicles for use as company vehicles

�Reduction of paper consumption, reuse ofresources, and promotion of energy savings

�Examining and promoting ways of reducingemissions from company-owned vehicles

Environmental protectionin Nissan offices (Green Office Program)

18�Implemented in-house educational curriculum�Ongoing enlightenment activities through the “Environmental Series” pages

in the internal newspaper NISSAN NEWS

�Continued implementation and improvementof Nissan’s employee education system andregular educational efforts through in-housepublications and other activities

Employee educationand training

18�Received environment-impacting substance data reports from suppliers,began conducting new vehicle inspections based on this data

�Over 95% of suppliers certified under ISO14001 standards or the JapaneseMinistry of the Environment’s Eco Action 21

�Thorough management of environmentallyimpacting substances

�Requests to suppliers to acquire ISO14001certification by March 2005 environmentalcommunications to local communities

Green procurement

17�Published the Environmental Report annually since 1998�Held the annual Environmental Report readers workshop since FY2003,

held an Environmental Communication Meeting in FY2005�Held an Environmental Stakeholder Dialogue in 2003 and an Environmental

Advisory Meeting in 2005�Participated in exhibitions and test-ride events, response to related

environmental questionnaires and data collection, conducted plant tours

�Publication of the annual EnvironmentalReport and improvement of content

�Continued release of environmentalcommunications whenever appropriate

�Participation in and organization ofenvironment-related lectures and exhibitions

�Issuance and improvement of environmentalcommunications to local communities

Environmentalcommunications

16�Implementation of ISO14001 standards and continuous improvements at allproduction facilities and in the product development process. Constructedand commenced operations of the global EMS at affiliate companies,focusing on production facilities. Presently examining strategies to developthe global EMS for non-manufacturing sites

�Achieved zero environmental accidents in FY2005�Risk management enhanced by the issue of the “Crisis Management

Manual” from the Head Office outlining periodic environmental performanceaudits, and environmental accident communications systems and responseprocedures for plants and business sites operated by Nissan andconsolidated companies in Japan

�Implementation, operation, and improvementof EMS in line with ISO14001 (ongoing)

�Construction of a global EMS encompassingcore consolidated subsidiaries

�Prevention of environmental accidents andimprovement of risk management (Pollutiondischarge from plants higher than regulatedlevels)

Environmentalmanagement system(EMS)

EnvironmentalManagement

15�FY2005 recovery rates and volume in Japan based on the AutomobileRecycling Law• Automotive shredder residue (ASR): 67.9%• Airbags: 93.5%• CFCs/HFCs: 144,346kg

�In 2001 commenced collecting aluminum road wheels of ELVs andrecycling into new parts (FY2005 recycled volume: 100 tons/month)

�In the fall of 2003, the Oppama Plant began ASR recycle operations,making Nissan the first automaker to use its own incineration facilities toprocess ASR (FY2005 recycled volume: 400 tons/month)

�Published the “Dismantling Manual for Parts/Components ContainingCopper (Cu) of End-of-Life Vehicle”

�Nissan Green Parts sales: approximately ¥2.1billion�Jointly developed and launched with Renault the OPERA recycling

simulation system

�Advance recycling operations• Development and deployment of new

technology for appropriate treatment ofend-of-life vehicles (ELVs)

• Design for recycling• Continuing expansion of the Nissan

Green Parts

Appropriate treatmentand recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs)

Recycling

14�Completed certification of all 202 Japanese dealers as Nissan Green Shopdealers. Implemented periodic recertification audits

�Produced and distributed to all dealers the “Management Response Manual”to ensure full compliance with the Automobile Recycling Law (execution ofresponsibility for taking back ELVs)

�Implementation and improvement ofenvironmental management through theNissan Green Shop dealer certification system• Establishment of a system for appropriate

treatment of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) atdealers in Japan

• Improvement of Japanese dealer abilitiesto cope with the Automobile Recycling Law(execution of responsibility for taking backELVs)

Environmentalmanagement at dealers

Sales andService

13�FY2005 CO2 emission levels reduced by 14% from FY1999 levels�Reduction of total CO2 emissions by morethan 10% from FY1999 levels by FY2005

Environmental protectionin logistics operations

12�Completed installation of model paint line at No.2 Kyushu Plant in FY2002,reducing VOC emissions to an industry-leading level below 20g/m2

�Reduced VOC emission volume per unit of painted area in FY2005 by 65%from the FY1994 level

�Installation in FY2002 of a model paint linethat reduces volatile organic compounds(VOCs) emissions to 20g/m2 and promotionof efforts to reduce substances subject tothe Pollution Release and Transfer Register(PRTR) system

Improved managementof chemical substances

11�Zero waste directly to landfill achieved in FY2001 and remains in force�Waste incineration volumes reduced by 90% from 1999 levels

(from 27,900t in FY1999 to 2,723t in FY2005)

�All plants eliminated direct landfill disposal ofwaste by FY2001

�Reduction of amount of waste incinerated bymore than 50% from FY1999 levels byFY2005 (All plants initiated a zero emissionprogram during FY2001)

Reduction of waste andpromotion of recycling

10�Reduced total CO2 emissions by 14% from FY1999 (FY2005 emissionswere reduced 44% versus FY1990) through improvements to equipmentand operating processes as well as other measures

�Reduction of total CO2 emissions by morethan 10% from FY1999 (42% from FY1990) levels by FY2005

Promotion of energy savings

Production

Area Item NGP2005 Objectives Major Results by FY2005 Page

Web Environmental ActivitiesNissan Green Program

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/LIBRARY/GREENPROGRAM/index.html


Fuel Economy Targets Achieved

In Fiscal 2005, our lineup of new gasoline poweredpassenger models achieved Japan’s 2010 fueleconomy standards based on an overall weightedaverage. Broken down by weight category,however, some categories did not meet ourobjective of meeting the 2010 standards by 2005.We remain dedicated to our goal of all vehiclesmeeting the standards ahead of their adoption, andare accelerating development of fuel economytechnology and preparing wider applications for ournew VQ, HR and MR engines, Xtronic CVT, andother technologies to further improve the overallfuel economy performance of our vehicles.

All of our in-house developed gasoline trucksmeet the fuel economy standards, but some of thevehicles produced for us on an original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) basis do not. We are workingwith our OEM suppliers to improve the fueleconomy performance of these vehicles.

Increased Engine Efficiency

Progress in enhancing engine efficiency wasachieved by advances in several areas, includingreducing energy loss caused by friction andimproving thermal efficiency. In HR and MRengines announced in 2004, Nissan reducedfriction resistance by about 30% through suchmeasures as applying Nissan technology to polishbearing components to a mirror-like finish andapplying a machining technique that is usually usedfor racing car engines. In addition, we achieved asuperior fuel combustion speed, which enabled toplevel combustion efficiency for vehicles in this classand improved “real-world fuel economy*” andacceleration performance.* Real-world fuel economy: a vehicle’s average fuel economy as

measured by Nissan, based on the mix of fuel economy testsconducted under actual driving conditions—city streets, highways,and heavy traffic streets, for example—encountered by real drivers.

Expanded CVT Promotion

We have been focusing on developing andintroducing a belt-type CVT that continuouslyvaries the transmission ratio as a technology toimprove both engine performance and fueleconomy. Today Nissan is the world leader in CVTtechnology, which it offers in a broad range ofpassenger vehicles.

Nissan sold over 450,000 units of CVT-fittedvehicles in Fiscal 2005 and aims to raise CVT-fitted vehicle sales above one million units in Fiscal2007. The reduction in CO2 emission volumeachieved by one million CVT-fitted vehicles isestimated to be equivalent to the reduction amountattainable by 200,000 hybrid vehicles.

Lighter Vehicle Weight

Nissan’s Committee for Lighter Vehicle WeightPromotion sets weight reduction targets for eachmodel and works in tandem with suppliers to meetthe targets. The Skyline released in 2001incorporates an array of aluminum materials,making the model one of the world leaders inlightweight suspension. In addition, the FUGAreleased in 2004 was lightened by about 38kg bypartly using aluminum materials.

Development and Expanded Use of e-4WD

Nissan’s e-4WD enhances traction and drivingperformance on low-traction surfaces, such asroads covered in snow or ice, while also improvingfuel economy. The e-4WD is the world’s lightestand most compact electric four-wheel-drivesystem. Nissan estimates the e-4WD system offersover 5% better fuel economy than conventional4WD systems. Nissan has equipped the March andthe Cube with this system since 2002.

Fuel Economy of Major New Models

New high-efficiency engines, improved vehicleconstruction, and other advancements haveenhanced the fuel economy of the new 2005Serena and Wingroad models. Compared to same-class existing models, the Serena and Wingroadare respectively 7% and 12.5% more fuel efficientunder the 10-15 mode* and 30% and 25% moreefficient based on Nissan’s in-house standards forreal-world fuel economy.*10-15 mode: official test mode for passenger vehicles in Japan

Of the total volume of CO2 emissions associated with the life cycle of an automobile, the largest portionoccurs when the vehicle is on the road. Nissan is working at all levels to improve fuel economy with the aimof reducing overall CO2 emission volumes.

�Early attainment of Japan’s2010 fuel economy standardsfor gasoline vehicles and 2005standards for diesel vehicles

[Objective] Attainment of the newstandards by 2005 target date

�Almost all targets achieved (Gasoline passenger vehicles in7 weight classes, gasoline trucksin 13 classes, diesel vehicles inall classes)

Major Results by FY2005

NGP2005 Objectives

Product DevelopmentImproving Fuel Economy

Nissan Serena (Japan) achieved the levelexceeding 20% of Japanese 2010 fueleconomy standard

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Fuel Economy Trends

Web Environmental ActivitiesImproving Fuel Economy

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U-LEV Development and MarketIntroduction

In January 2000, Nissan launched the Sentra CAfeaturing a number of innovative technologiesincluding high-speed jet high swirl combustion, anultra-low heat mass catalyst, and a high-precisionair/fuel ratio control system. Verified as surpassingthe rigid emission standards, the California AirResources Board (CARB) certified the Sentra CAas the world’s first Partial Zero Emission Vehicle(PZEV) gasoline vehicle. Nissan followed with therelease of the 2.5L Altima to the U.S. market as acertified PZEV in 2003.

Nissan’s continuing advances with the SentraCA technology led to the release in Japan of theBluebird Sylphy in August 2000, which became thefirst gasoline vehicle to receive certification by theJapanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure andTransport as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (U-LEV).* The Bluebird Sylphy achieved emissionlevels 50% lower than the U-LEV standard andwhen the Super Ultra-Low Emission vehicle (SU-LEV)** certification system started inDecember 2003, was certified as Japan’s first SU-LEV. The vehicle also complies with the 2010fuel economy standards.

* U-LEV: A vehicle that emits 75% fewer exhaust emissions ofnitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbon (HC) than the levelprescribed in the year 2000 exhaust emissions standards

** SU-LEV: A vehicle that emits 75% fewer exhaust emissions ofnitrogen oxide (NOx) and nonmethane hydrocarbon (NMHC)than the level prescribed in the year 2005 exhaust emissionsstandards

SU-LEV Diffusion Targets

To make a true contribution to reducing theenvironmental impact of automobiles, it is importantthat vehicles with low-emissions technologybecome more widely available. Based on this view,we set a target* of making more than 80% of thegasoline vehicles we sell in Japan U-LEVs, andachieved that goal in February 2003. We then set ahigher target of making 80% of our gasolinevehicles in Japan SU-LEVs, and we achieved thattarget in May 2006. As of March 2006, over 95%of our gasoline vehicles sold in Japan werecertified U-LEV and SU-LEV models.

* We estimate that increasing SU-LEV unit sales to 80% of ourtotal unit sales of gasoline vehicles in Japan would reduce NOxand HC by roughly the same amount as converting 40% of ourunit sales to fuel-cell or electric vehicles.

Cleansing Diesel Emissions

We equip our diesel engines with the Nissan“common rail fuel injection system” to maximizefuel combustion rates and with the “self-regeneration type diesel particulate filter (DPF)system” with a catalyzed filter that captures,oxidizes and removes particulate matter. These andother technologies are key advances towardbringing our diesel vehicles into full compliancewith Japan’s new long-term emission regulations.

To date, we have launched two certified “ultra-low PM emissions diesel vehicles”; the Atlas 20cab-over truck Atlas 20 in June 2004 and theAtlas 20 Hybrid model in May 2006.

Nissan has been a forerunner in the development of catalyst and combustion technology as well as inbringing the results of our research to market in the form of vehicles with ultra-low emission performance.We are actively pursuing our goal of wider diffusion of these eco-friendly technologies.

�Gasoline vehicles• Steady expansion of Nissan’s

ultra-low emission vehicle (U-LEV) lineup, starting with the2000 launch of the BluebirdSylphy

[Objective] Achieve U-LEVcertification for more than 80% ofall Nissan passenger vehiclessold in Japan by end-March 2003

�Diesel vehicles• Early Release of vehicles

complying with the latestexhaust emission regulations

�Gasoline vehicles• Achieved U-LEV certification

for more than 80% of all Nissanpassenger vehicles sold inFebruary 2003

• Set new target of earning SU-LEV certification for 80%of all Nissan passengervehicles, achieved this target in May 2006

• Achieved U-LEV and SU-LEVfor more than 95% of all Nissanpassenger vehicles sold byend-March 2006

�Diesel vehicles• Completed the transition of all

diesel vehicles to fullcompliance with Japan’s newshort-term emission regulations.Launched the “ultra-low PMemissions diesel vehicles” Atlas20 in June 2004


NGP2005 Objectives

Product DevelopmentReduction of Exhaust Emissions

Nissan Note (Japan) certified as a SU-LEV


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Web Environmental ActivitiesActivities in Products

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Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs)

Nissan commenced FCV development in 1996 and expanded to full-scale development in 2001.We are making steady progress toward thecommercialization of FCVs through public roadtesting in Japan and North America and limitedleasing of FCVs in Japan. (See the Timeline table below.)

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

In 2000, Nissan launched the Hypermini, an ultra-compact electric vehicle as a revolutionary newconcept for city driving. Nissan has been workingwith researchers at the University of California, Davissince November 2001 to conduct marketabilitystudies of ultra compact electric vehicles whileactivating a working car sharing program.

Compressed Natural-Gas Vehicles(CNGVs)

In January 2000, the Nissan AD Van CNG becamethe world’s first certified ultra-low emission vehicle(U-LEV) and went on to capture top market sharein the compact van CNG vehicle market. Nissanfollowed with the releases of the Caravan CNG,Civilian CNG, and Atlas CNG and plans to continueintroducing a wide range of commercial vans,microbuses, trucks and other vehicle types to fillout its lineup of natural-gas models.

Hybrid Vehicles (HEVs)

Nissan has developed in-house hybrid technology,which resulted in the launch of Tino Hybrid in April2000. With the aim of further developing hybridvehicle technology to meet emerging customerneeds, we formed a technical partnership inSeptember 2002 with Toyota Motor Corporation. In June 2004, we produced a prototype of theNissan Altima Hybrid and set a launch date in early2007 for the U.S. market.

Nissan continues to make advances developing technology and products associated with fuel cell vehicles,electric vehicles, compressed natural-gas vehicles, hybrid vehicles and other clean energy vehicles withthe aim of controlling CO2 emission volumes and cleansing exhaust gas.

�Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)• Projecting the year 2005 as

our technical development goalfor practical use

• Participation in domesticdemonstration program forFCVs under the auspices of theJapanese government in 2002

�Other CEVs• Research, development, and

market introduction of electricvehicles (EVs), compressednatural-gas vehicles (CNGVs),hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)

�Fuel cell vehicles• Commenced participation in

the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel CellDemonstration Project (JHFC)in July 2002

• Began limited lease of the X-TRAIL FCV 2003 model inDecember 2003, first vehicledelivered in March 2004

• Announced Nissan’s first in-house developed fuel cell stackand 70MPa high-pressurehydrogen storage system

• Commenced limited leasingprogram of the 2005 modelbegan in December 2005

• Developed a vehicle thatimproved the previous model’scruising range by 1.4 times toover 500 km

• The announcement of theX-TRAIL FCV 2005 model andthe completions of the in-housedeveloped fuel cell stack and70MPa high-pressurehydrogen storage system

�Other CEVs• Launched several CEVs,

including the Hypermini EV, AD Van CNG, and Tino Hybrid models

• Announced the Altima Hybridmodel (scheduled for early2007 U.S. market launch)


NGP2005 Objectives

Product DevelopmentDevelopment of Clean Energy Vehicles(CEVs)

X-TRAIL FCV 2005 model


Nissan FCV Technology Development Timeline

1996 Start of FCV technology development

1999 Start of driving tests for the R’nessa FCV, a methanol reformer fuel cell vehicle.

2001 Nissan enters into a five-year, ¥85 billion alliance with Renault to develop FCV technology

2001 April Road testing of the Xterra FCV in California

2002 July Participation in the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC)

2002 December Debut of the X-TRAIL FCV 2003 model and start of road tests in Japan (top speed 125km/h,cruising range over 200km)

2003 December Limited leasing of the 2003 model (top speed 145km/h, cruising range over 350km)

2004 March X-TRAIL FCV delivered to Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.

2004 April X-TRAIL FCV delivered to Kanagawa Prefecture and the City of Yokohama

2005 February Developed Nissan’s first in-house fuel cell stack and a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinder

2005 December Limited leasing sales of the X-TRAIL FCV 2005 model (cruising range over 370km and top speed150km/h) and developed the model using the 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinder(cruising range over 500km)

2006 February Road testing in Canada of the X-TRAIL FCV 2005 model (cruising range over 500km) equipped withthe 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage system

Web Environmental ActivitiesDevelopment of Fuel Cell Vehicle(FCV)

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/CAR/FUEL_BATTERY/DEVELOPMENT/index.html

Promotion of Design for Recycling

To improve reuse and recycling at the end of avehicle’s service life, Nissan has prepared“Recycling Design Guidelines” outlining the areasto improve our existing products, present newproduct structure ideas, and introduce otherrecycling concepts. We follow the principle of the“3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)” from the initialdesign phases in an effort to use materials thatimprove product structure and facilitate the ease ofrecycling. These guidelines are the result of manyyears of dismantling research of vehicles at theend of their service life.

Nissan teamed with Renault to develop theOPERA recycling simulation system that usesbasic data on parts materials and informationcollected during dismantling processes to simulatethe vehicle recoverability rate and recycling costsat the early stages of vehicle design.

These efforts enabled us to achieverecoverability rates of over 95% for the new Marchand Cube models released in 2002, the CubeCubic in 2003, and the Lafesta in 2004. Since theNote debuted in 2005, all new Nissan models haveachieved this high standard, and the company nowmarkets eight vehicles with recoverability rates of95% or higher.

Reduction of Substances withEnvironmental Impact

We carefully monitor and control the chemicalscontained in our products based on Nissanchemical substance guidelines with the aim ofreducing the use of materials that negativelyimpact the environment. We also make ourbusiness partners aware of Nissan policies, targets,and handling methods for substances withpotential environmental impact and request reportson conditions and progress made toward reducingusage of the substances.

The adoption of lead-free materials for fueltanks, electro-deposition coating, wheel balanceweights, and other areas enabled Nissan to meetthe Japanese automotive industry’s 2006 target forlead use in Fiscal 2003, three years ahead ofschedule. Our goal is to reduce lead use to 10% orless of the average amount used in Fiscal 1996. Allnew Nissan vehicles released since Fiscal 2004, atotal of 23 models, meet this standard.

We have also stopped nearly all use of mercuryand cadmium. The use of hexavalent chromium isalso steadily being reduced in our vehicles, and wehave already achieved the industry target of “lessthan half the average amount used in 1996” for theBluebird Sylphy.

Nissan implements recycle-based design concepts at the new vehicle development stage to increase theeffective use of natural resources. Vehicles are developed with targets for recoverability rate (ease ofrecycling) and dismantling efficiency (ease of dismantling at the end of life stage), and to incorporatematerial identification markings for plastic and rubber parts. All operations are conducted in compliancewith ISO14001 standards.

Product DevelopmentPromotion of Design for Recycling and Management/Reduction of Environmentally Impacting Substances

Brought cabin VOC concentrations belowguideline values set by the Ministry of Health,Labor and Welfare in the Bluebird Sylphy(Japan)


�Advancing the recycling of newmodels• Attainment of a recoverability

rate of 95% or higher by weightfor new models by 2005 (basedon Nissan in-house calculationstandards)

�Reduction of environmentallyimpacting substances• Banning the use of mercury

(with limited exceptions) andcadmium

• Reducing the use of lead (to belargely phased out by the end of2002) and hexavalent chromium(to be reduced to one-half of1996 levels by 2005)

�Promotion of recycling for new models• Models released since FY2001

for which 95% recoverabilitywas attained

�Reduction of environment-impacting substances• Use of mercury and cadmium

materials was banned, withcertain exceptions

• Achieved the industry target to“reduce lead content to 10% orless than 1996 levels” for 23models, including the Serena,Wingroad, and Bluebird Sylphy

• Reduced hexavalent chromiumcontent in the Bluebird Sylphyto less than 50% the 1996 level

*Exceptions to JAMA’s* voluntarytargets

• Lead: Lead batteries (because thecollection route is established)

• Mercury: Liquid crystal displays ofnavigation systems and otherdevices, combination meters,discharge headlamps, and interiorfluorescent lights (minimal amountsused in parts considered essentialfor traffic safety)

*JAMA: Japan Automobile ManufacturersAssociation, Inc.


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Web Environmental ActivitiesReduction of Substances with Environmental Impact

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Reducing Noise at the Source

Vehicles produce noise from various sources,including the engines, tires, exhaust, air intakes,cooling fans, and wind noise. Nissan takes anoverall approach to reducing vehicle noise byconducting study and development on vehiclesections as well as on individual components.

Voluntary Targets Stricter thanRegulatory Noise Limits

Nissan has adopted voluntary targets for vehiclenoise, which are 1dBA stricter than the regulatorynoise limits for all vehicles. All of our passengervehicle models achieved compliance with ourvoluntary targets in Fiscal 2000, and all of our commercial vehicles achieved compliance inFiscal 2002.

Reducing Refrigerant Use

When the chlorofluorocarbon 12 (CFC12),commonly used in vehicle air conditioning units,was found to be highly destructive to the earth’snatural ozone layer, we promptly switched to usingthe alternative refrigerant hydrofluorocarbon 134a(HFC134a) and by the end of 1994 had eliminatedall use of CFC12 in our vehicles.

HFC134a is less harmful than CFC12 but hasalso been identified as a greenhouse gas. As wecontinue seeking a better alternative, we have beenequipping our new vehicles with air conditioningunits that use smaller volumes of refrigerant andthat are designed to prevent leakage when the unitis operated.

Based on objectives outlined by the JapanAutomobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA),Nissan has set a voluntary target of steadilyintroducing air conditioning units that use 10% lessrefrigerant volume than 1995 levels. As of the endof 2005, air conditioning units meeting thesevoluntary targets are installed in 32 of our vehiclemodels.

Developing Eco-friendly Refrigerant

We are actively participating in research with car air conditioning unit makers to develop systemsthat use a new refrigerant based on CO2 andhydrocarbon (HC), which has less impact on globalenvironment.

In Fiscal 2003, the X-TRAIL FCV 2003 modelwas introduced with an air conditioner using aCO2-based refrigerant we developed with CalsonicKansei Corp. The unit features high refrigerantdensity at low temperatures while also providingvery effective heating. In addition, the CO2 used inthe refrigerant is recycled from our plant CO2

emissions, thus further reducing the overallemission of CO2. We are continuing with researchand development of this promising technology with the aim of introducing similar units to ourgasoline vehicles.

Reduction of Vehicle Noise

Control of Air-conditioner RefrigerantEmissions

Product Development

Product Development


�Compliance by all models withvoluntary targets for vehiclenoise that are stricter thanregulatory noise limits

�Achieved voluntary targets forall models


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�Attainment of Nissan’s voluntarytargets for reduced use of theHFC134a refrigerant

�Achieved voluntary targets for32 models


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The noise produced by running vehicles is perhaps one of the most immediately noticeable environmentalimpacts produced by automobiles. Nissan has set voluntary noise targets—met by all of our models—thatare stricter than regulatory noise limits.

Some refrigerants used in vehicle air conditioning units are destructive to the ozone layer. Nissan has beenmaking efforts to develop units that use less refrigerant as well as to develop new refrigerants with lessenvironmental impact.

Across-the-board Energy Savings

When one plant confirms that a certain measure iseffective in reducing CO2 emissions, that measureis then applied to other plants, thereby multiplyingthe positive impact and producing significantcumulative results.

One initiative was to progressively introduce toall plants a control system that coordinatespneumatic compressor use to ensure flexibleresponses to production volume, production-linemodifications, and other changing conditions.Nissan is also working to conserve energy at alllevels of its operations, including optimizing thesupply of steam, highly energy-efficient lighting, andinverters to reduce the load on equipment motors.

In Fiscal 2001, Nissan gathered a team ofenergy specialists into the Nissan Energy ServiceCompany (NESCO) to focus on promoting efficientenergy usage at Nissan’s five automobile plants inJapan. NESCO is taking an increasingly active rolein energy saving activities.

The facility planning department providesguidance for enhancing operating equipmentefficiency and develops plans to introduce newequipment to improve energy efficiency. We arediligent about saving energy in any way possible,and our efforts extend to ensuring that allequipment is shut down during non-operatingtimes, and we continue to constantly seek anddevelop new energy-saving measures.

Introduction of Cogeneration Systems

Nissan is actively installing cogeneration systemsthat capture and utilize the heat produced whengenerating electricity and raise overall energyefficiency and help to further reduce CO2

emissions. Usage of these systems is steadilygrowing each year, and cogeneration systems arecurrently in operation at the Oppama, Yokohama,Tochigi and Kyushu plants.

Use of Renewable Energy

Nissan is also emphasizing the use of renewableenergy as an additional way to decrease the impactof our operations on the environment. We areparticipating as a partner in a project to construct awind-powered generator in the city of Yokohama,Kanagawa Prefecture. The new facility isscheduled to commence operation by the end ofFiscal 2006, and we plan to utilize the powergenerated at our Yokohama Plant.

In addition, Nissan Motor Manufacturing (U.K.)Ltd. introduced six wind-powered electricgenerators in Fiscal 2005.

Nissan is approaching the reduction of CO2 emissions in our production processes on two fronts,improving equipment and improving operating procedures. Through these efforts, our domestic productionprocesses produced 14% less CO2 emissions in Fiscal 2005 than in Fiscal 1999 even as we significantlyincreased the number of vehicles produced.

�Reduction of total CO2

emissions by more than 10%from FY1999 (42% from FY1990) levels by FY2005

�Reduced total CO2 emissionsby 14% from FY1999 (FY2005emissions were reduced 44%versus FY1990) throughimprovements to equipmentand operating processes aswell as other measures


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ProductionPromotion of Energy Savings

Cogeneration system in Tochigi Plant


CO2 Emissions (1,000t-CO2, Japan)

0 200 400 600 800 1,000

1999

~

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

826

710

784

735

729

706

Web Environmental ActivitiesEnergy Conservation Activities

Production

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Application of the 3R Activities

Reduce - Curbing waste generationNissan invests significant capital and is engagedin a wide range of activities to reduce the volumeof waste generated during the productionprocess. Special committees are dedicated toresearching technical measures to reduce wasteproduction, utilize returnable palettes for partsdelivery operations, reduce the volume of cuttingoil used through recovery and reuse or by a sprayapplication technique, and utilizing a dryingprocess for wastewater treatment sludge.

Reuse - Reusing wasteWe aim to steadily expand the range of reusableparts and materials. Efforts to raise our reusagerates include the collection and multiple reuse ofprotective covers for parts that in the past hadbeen disposed of after use.

Recycle - Recycling wasteNissan promotes effective recycling via thoroughand detailed segregation of about 100 types ofwaste in cooperation with recycling operators. Ourrecycling operations continue to expand and now

include recovering and reselling for reuse varioustypes of plastic from wrapping materials, whichpreviously would have been incinerated. In addition,we also recycle mill end-waste from productionprocesses.

Promotion of Zero Direct Landfill Waste and Recycling

Nissan has consistently maintained the standard of“zero direct landfill waste” (less than 1.0% of thelevel of Fiscal 1990) since first achieving the targetin Fiscal 2001. The goal of reducing the volume ofwaste incineration to 50% or less of the Fiscal1999 level was first achieved in Fiscal 2003, wellahead of schedule. Ongoing efforts furtherreduced the FY2005 volume of waste incinerationto just 10% (2,723 tons) of the Fiscal 1999 level.

Nissan achieved a recycling rate* of 99.5% inFiscal 2005 in Japan, while the Yokohama,Kyushu, and Iwaki Plants posted perfect 100%recycling rates. We plan to implement theserecycling efforts on a global scale.

* Recycling rate: the percentage of the total amount of waste andvaluable resources generated that is recycled, included viathermal recovery.

Nissan implements various measures to reduce the waste from its automobile production processes andpromote recycling. Promotion of “zero waste emissions” activities based on the “3Rs (reduce, reuse, andrecycle)” concept has resulted in the achievement and maintenance of “zero direct landfill waste” and asubstantial reduction in the volume of waste incineration.

�All plants eliminated directlandfill disposal of waste byFY2001

�Reduction of amount of wasteincinerated by more than 50%from FY1999 levels by FY2005(All plants initiated a zeroemission program duringFY2001)

�Zero waste directly to landfillachieved in FY2001 andremains in force

�Waste incineration volumesreduced by 90% from 1999levels (from 27,900t in FY1999to 2,723t in FY2005)


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ProductionReduction of Waste and Promotion of Recycling

On-site incinerators in Tochigi Plant


Waste Disposed Directly to Landfill (t, Japan)

0 50 100 150 20,000

1990

~

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

826

0

4

55

25

16,299

134

(zero)

Volume of Incinerated Waste (t, Japan)

0 10,000 20,000 30,000

1999

~

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005 2,723

4,143

15,465

9,925

22,611

27,900

Web Environmental ActivitiesWaste Reduction

Production Production

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Reducing Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs)

Nissan places top priority on reducing thepresence of VOCs, a category that makes up 90%of all chemicals emitted during automobileproduction. We continue to work hard to achievecompliance before regulations are introduced ineach respective country of operation, to raising ourcollection and recycle rates of cleansing thinnerand other VOCs, and to reducing the volumesdischarged outside the plants in addition to cuttingdown the overall amount of VOCs used.

One step we are taking to reduce the volume ofVOCs volume is the modification of our paintingprocess lines by installing new equipment allowingthe use of water-based paint. The painting line atNo.2 Kyushu Plant was converted to water-basedpaint in Fiscal 2002. At less than 20g/m2, theplant’s water-based painting line maintains thelowest VOC discharge level in the industry. TheTochigi Plant converted to water-based paint inFiscal 2004, and No.1 Kyushu Plant converted inFiscal 2005.

Raising the recycling rate and lowering thevolume of cleansing thinner used enabled Nissanto achieve a 65% reduction in VOC emissionvolume per unit of painted area from Fiscal 1994to Fiscal 2005.

Management of Chemical Substances

When new oils and fats, chemicals, paints, andother materials are adopted for use within thecompany, the corresponding Material Safety DataSheet (MSDS) is acquired from the material’smanufacturer, and the information that thisprovides is used to evaluate all environmental,safety, and health factors. Harmful substances areprohibited from use and are replaced with materialsthat have less impact on the environment.

Furthermore, we register the materials andsubstances we use in a tabulation system anddiligently record the corresponding usagequantities and the volumes discharged to theenvironment. Chemical products requiringregistration are the 435 substances designated bythe Pollutant Release and Transfer Register(PRTR) Law as well as various other chemicals.

This tabulation system for chemical substancesaccesses information from the purchase controlsystem for procurement of materials. By managingall necessary information in an integrated manner,reliable statistics on usage and discharge volumescan be tabulated and effective measuresimplemented.

Nissan strictly supervises the use of chemical substances that have the potential of becomingenvironmental pollution. We enforce preventive measures and seek to minimize risk by placing priority onreducing the amount of these substances used and strictly controlling or eliminating the amount that isdischarged from the manufacturing processes.

�Installation in FY2002 of amodel paint line that reducesvolatile organic compounds(VOCs) emissions to 20g/m2

and promotion of efforts toreduce substances subject tothe Pollution Release andTransfer Register (PRTR)system

�Completed installation of modelpaint line at No.2 Kyushu Plantin FY2002, reducing VOCemissions to an industry-leading level below 20g/m2

�Reduced VOC emission volumeper unit of painted area inFY2005 by 65% from theFY1994 level


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ProductionImproved Management of ChemicalSubstances

A line switched to water-based paint, producingless VOCs at Kyusyu Plant


VOCs Release volume per painted area (g/m2, Japan)

0 20 40 60 80 100 200

1994

~

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005 38.8

44.1

45.2

44.7

110

55.9

Total volume of PRTR substances (t/year, Japan)

0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

9,905

10,231

7,305

8,821

8,793

Amount Air Water Waste Buried Recycled Chemically Producthandled by Nissan changed

2001 9,905 2,024 4 20 6 2,021 1,121 4,709

2002 10,231 2,142 5 18 12 2,439 1,076 4,538

2003 8,793 1,865 2 14 12 2,204 930 3,765

2004 8,821 2,157 2 13 10 2,322 997 3,319

2005 7,305 1,498 6 17 6 1,169 931 3,679

* Because the values have been rounded off to the first decimal place, there are some cases where theaggregated amount for each item does not agree with the sum total.

Web Environmental ActivitiesAir Pollution Prevention, Prevention of Water Pollution, Management of Chemical Substances

Production

Production

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/FAB/AIR/index.html

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/FAB/WATER_POLLUTION/index.html

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/FAB/CHEMICAL/index.html

Improving Loading Ratios

Revising the methods of transportIn Fiscal 2000, Nissan became the first Japaneseautomaker to implement a “roundup” system withthe automaker dispatching its own trucks tocollect required parts. The “roundup” systemconsolidates parts deliveries from severaldifferent suppliers into a larger single load,enabling higher loading ratios than the traditionalsystem where each supplier dispatches trucksindividually. The result has been a significantimprovement in loading ratios with the number ofdeliveries per day to our plants in Japan by 10-tontrucks being cut from 2,500 to 2,200 deliveries.

Improving containers and packingNissan has also created a more efficient loadingsystem utilizing 55 types of specially designedcontainers that are also collapsible to minimizethe load space they occupy during empty returntrips. These efforts have helped raise the loadingratio by approximately 10%.

In addition, we use Computer Aided Design(CAD) to simulate packaging design types. Thisenables planning for maximum loading ratiosduring the design stage and eliminates the need for prototype parts in our logisticplanning. In April 2005, we established theLogistics Engineering Group to refine this workand to facilitate a more systematic approach tostreamlining Nissan’s logistics.

Modal Shift

Nissan is progressively shifting its transportationmode for finished vehicles and parts from truck tovessel for longer distance within Japan. Currently,51% of these shipments are made by sea.

In addition, in Fiscal 2004, all parts makersmaking truck shipments to the Nissan Kyushuplant from the Kanto region of Greater Tokyocompleted the switch to train-based shipmentforwarding. The revised system has reduced CO2

emissions by about 70% compared totransporting the same volume by truck. In Fiscal2005, we also focused on establishing an all-railtransport system for after-sales parts andsuccessfully reassigned a portion of the deliveriesfrom the Tohoku and Kinki regions to theSagamihara Parts Center to rail transport.

In 2005 and 2006, we introduced “Nissan CarPack” containers for rail transport to help dealwith the higher delivery volume that usuallyoccurs when vehicle orders increase in Februaryand March. The innovative design uses a double-stack container which carries two vehicles, oneabove and one below. Nissan Car Pack enabledus to ship about 1,000 export models from theTochigi Plant to the Yokohama Honmoku Pierboth years during these high-volume periods.

Another key move to reduce CO2 emissionswas achieved by redirecting a portion of theshipments of U.S.-bound export models producedat the Tochigi Plant from the Oppama port to theHonmoku port which is a shorter distance fortruck delivery.

Measures to improve the efficiency of our logistics operations are another aspect of our efforts to reduceCO2 emissions. With the cooperation of parts makers and logistics firms, we are working to raise theloading ratio while implementing a modal shift to transport systems with lower CO2 emission output. InFiscal 2005, these efforts enabled us to reduce CO2 emission levels by 14% from Fiscal 1999 levels.

�Reduction of total CO2

emissions by more than 10%from FY1999 levels by FY2005

�FY2005 CO2 emission levelsreduced by 14% from FY1999levels


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ProductionEnvironmental Protection in LogisticsOperations

Modal shift to rail


Web Environmental ActivitiesImproving Efficiency in Logistics

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Nissan Green Shop Dealer Certification System

We developed the Nissan Green Shop certificationsystem based on the ISO 14001 guidelines topromote effective environmental activities at oursales companies and automobile dealerships inJapan. The system was introduced in 2000 and allof our sales companies and dealerships wererecertified in the first comprehensive review inMarch 2002.

Nissan Green Shop certification requires eachcompany to establish a system for environmentalresponsibility headed by an environmentalrepresentative and manager, promote propertreatment of ELVs and waste materials, processand recycle the waste they generate in theirservice and repair activities, and conductenvironmental outreach to inform our customers ofthese efforts.

Annual surveillance and certification renewalaudits every three years ensure that the certifiedGreen Shops not only maintain but also steadilyenhance their environmental activities. Dealers arealso required to perform annual internal audits. InMarch 2005, all our sales companies anddealerships successfully passed the recertificationinspection.

The inspection process adopted a point systemin 2003 to provide a clearer view of how thecompanies were performing in relation to eachother and to determine the overall average. Thenew evaluation system has helped raise awarenessand boost motivation to achieve our environmentalobjectives, and the result was steadily rising scoresin both Fiscal 2004 and 2005.

As of March 2006, approximately 3,400dealerships and shops throughout Japan arecertified Nissan Green Shops.

Automobile Recycling Law Compliance

In preparation for the adoption of the AutomobileRecycling Law in January 2005, we produced anddistributed an original “Service Response Manual”to ensure all staff at our dealerships would have afull understanding of the legislation. We also heldinformation sessions in key locations to provideguidance on how carry out everyday tasks incompliance with the legislation.

We also set up an exclusive AutomobileRecycling Law information desk to provide swiftresponses to questions from sales companies. Inaddition, Nissan is making effective use of our“Green Cycle Newsletter”. First published in 1998,this bulletin provides timely environmental reportingto sales companies and features a series of articlesabout the new Automobile Recycling Law alongwith other easily understandable updates. The law’sprovisions have been set as fundamental elementsof the Nissan Green Shop auditing priorities tofurther ensure full compliance.

Nissan’s environmental management activities include our unique Nissan Green Shop dealer certificationsystem that promotes and highlights the environmentally sound operations of Nissan dealerships andpromotes the application of the Automobile Recycling Law in Japan.

�Implementation andimprovement of environmentalmanagement through theNissan Green Shop dealercertification system• Establishment of a system for

appropriate treatment of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) atdealers in Japan

• Improvement of Japanesedealer abilities to cope with theAutomobile Recycling Law(execution of responsibility fortaking back ELVs)

�Completed certification of all202 Japanese dealers asNissan Green Shop dealers.Implemented periodicrecertification audits

�Produced and distributed to alldealers the “ManagementResponse Manual” to ensurefull compliance with theAutomobile Recycling Law(execution of responsibility fortaking back ELVs)


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Sales and ServiceEnvironmental Management at Dealers

Nissan Green Shop certification logo


Web Environmental ActivitiesActivities at Dealers

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�Advance recycling operations• Development and deployment

of new technology forappropriate treatment of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs)

• Design for recycling• Continuing expansion of the

Nissan Green Parts

�FY2005 recovery rates andvolume in Japan based on theAutomobile Recycling Law• Automotive shredder residue

(ASR): 67.9%• Airbags: 93.5%• CFCs/HFCs: 144,346kg

�In 2001 commenced collectingaluminum road wheels of ELVsand recycling into new parts(FY2005 recycled volume: 100tons/month)

�In the fall of 2003, the OppamaPlant began ASR recycleoperations, making Nissan thefirst automaker to use its ownincineration facilities to processASR (FY2005 recycled volume:400 tons/month)

�Published the “DismantlingManual for Parts/ComponentsContaining Copper (Cu) of End-of-Life Vehicle”

�Nissan Green Parts sales:approximately ¥2.1billion

�Jointly developed and launchedwith Renault the OPERArecycling simulation system

* For further information on recycling design,please see “Promotion of design for recyclingand management/Reduction of environmentallyimpacting substances” (page 08).


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Dismantling research of ELVs in Japan


Applying Our Recycling Research

For nearly a decade, Nissan has been participatingin research with recyclers to optimize thedismantling of our vehicles. These collaborativeactivities have provided research and testing datathat has been integral to developing environmentallyfriendly disposal methods, recycling materials, andthe recovery and reuse of parts.

The product development division hasintegrated this valuable feedback into the finaldesigns of our vehicles. Research data was a keyelement in the development of the Nissan airbagprocessing system used in Japan under theprovisions of the Automobile Recycling Law.

Aluminum Road Wheel Recycling

Nissan developed an innovative process forrecycling aluminum road wheels withoutcompromising the quality of the material.Dismantlers in Japan separate and recoveraluminum road wheels from Nissan’s ELVs. Wethen collect the wheels at the Nissan YokohamaPlant to regain the high quality aluminum andrecycle it into important new parts, such assuspensions, that require high quality material.

Energy Recovery from AutomobileShredder Residue (ASR)

In the fall of 2003, Nissan achieved a technologicalbreakthrough in thermal recovery and became thefirst Japanese automaker to use existingincineration facilities at one of its own plants torecover energy from ASR. The success of ouroverall waste material recycling efforts allowed usto modify part of the waste incineration facilities atthe Oppama Plant to process ASR and recoverenergy in the form of heat produced during theincineration process. The vapor generated is thenused for heating in the plant’s paint process.

Nissan Green Parts

The Nissan Green Parts system is an innovativecomplete cycle for reusing parts from Nissan ELVs.After recyclers carefully remove reusable parts, wecollect and confirm the quality of the parts, andthen resell them at sales outlets as second-handNissan Green Parts for repairs and replacement.

A total of 42 different parts are currentlyincluded in this scheme under two maincategories: reusable and rebuilt. Reusable partsare second-hand parts that have been thoroughlywashed and checked for quality. Rebuilt parts arethose that have been dismantled, inspected, andfitted with replacements in place of expendablecomponents. In addition to reducing the volume ofwaste, this system offers the economicaladvantages of enabling customers to buy parts atreduced prices while reducing waste processingcosts at recycling facilities.

Bumper Collection and Recycling

Since 1992, Nissan has promoted the collectionand recycling of used plastic bumpers accumulatedduring the repair and replacement of vehicle partsat dealers in Japan. This initiative is now firmlyestablished and volumes are steadily increasingwith some 273,143 bumpers collected forrecycling into new plastic parts for new vehicles inFiscal 2005.

Response to the Automobile Recycling Law

Advances in our recycling and disposal operationsfor ASR, airbags, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) andhydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have enabled Nissan toachieve standards higher than those established inJapan by Automobile Recycling Law adopted inJanuary 2005.

Nissan is a leading member of a group of 11automobile manufacturers in the AutomobileShredder Residue Recycling Promotion Team (ART)formed to promote the efficient recovery of ASR inJapan. As a leader of the team, Nissan is taking theinitiative to work together with various sections ofsociety and to improve the efficiency of recyclingoperations throughout the automotive industry.

Nissan has established an integrated in-house system and maintains partnerships with outside operators tomaximize the recycling of reusable materials and the reduction of waste. Based on the principle of the “3Rs(Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)”, these efforts are aimed at further raising the recovery rates of end-of-lifevehicles.

RecyclingAppropriate Treatment and Recycling ofend-of-life Vehicles (ELVs)

Web Environmental ActivitiesRecycling

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/CAR/RECYCLE/index.html

Promotion System

In 1993, Nissan established the EnvironmentManagement Committee, chaired by our ExecutiveVice President of Research and Development, todevelop company-wide policies and goals and toassess and confirm our progress in the area ofenvironmental management. In 2003, thecommittee expanded its scope internationally andbecame the Global Environmental ManagementCommittee, chaired by our Chief Operating Officer.

Goals for the environmental managementsystems of individual divisions are formulated underthe guidance of the Global EnvironmentManagement Committee, with each divisionpromoting activities aimed at attaining its owndivisional targets.

In addition, the production division instituted aglobal management system to regulateenvironmental data from all our production sites andenable coordinated environmental actions aroundthe world. In Fiscal 2005, we started an ongoingprogram of liaison meetings of environmentalmanagers from core production sites.

Environmental Management SystemOperation and Auditing

In our mission to promote activities that reduceenvironmental impact, we have steadily advancedefforts to obtain ISO14001 certification. All of ourdomestic production plants and business sites aswell as major overseas plants have receivedISO14001 certification. In addition, our productdevelopment processes are also certified andimplement concepts and product specifications toreduce environmental impact from the earliestproduct planning stages to the final designs.

We conduct internal environmental audits andindependent third-party audits to ensure the EMSis operating as intended, verify ongoingimprovement, and confirm that each organization isin compliance with our environmental policies andtargets. For the internal audits, we engageindependent environmental auditors to conductobjective system audits to verify the EMS operatingstatus and environmental performance audits toconfirm the effectiveness of the system.

Enhancing Risk Management

We have taken proactive measures to be preparedfor environmental accidents and otheremergencies, including steps to prevent theoccurrence of such accidents as well as employeetraining based on emergency response manualsissued by Nissan. Parallel to this training, we keepall employees up-to-date on the processes andprocedures used to report such occurrences to theproper authorities.

Along with the periodic environmentalperformance audits of our plants and businesssites, we also conduct environmental accidentresponse drills as outlined in our emergencyresponse manuals. Every year, we conduct accidentresponse drills simulating an oil or chemical spill ata water treatment facility, a leak at a fueling station,and other potential emergency situations.

Nissan places special emphasis on open andregular communication with the local residents ofthe communities where it has plants or businesssites. This helps local residents more fullyunderstand the details of our business activitiesand the risk management systems we have inplace. This commitment includes the scheduling ofpublic discussions on the various environmentalpreservation activities and other specific steps thatwe undertake at individual business sites.

The Nissan group continues to promote and advance its environmental protection activities. We upgradedand further established our environmental organizational structure, and constructed and commencedoperation of the EMS. We are also fortifying our risk management for emergency situations including ouremergency response skills in the case of an environmental accident.

�Implementation, operation, andimprovement of EMS in linewith ISO14001 (ongoing)

�Construction of a global EMSencompassing coreconsolidated subsidiaries

�Prevention of environmentalaccidents and improvement ofrisk management (Pollutiondischarge from plants higherthan regulated levels)

�Implementation of ISO14001standards and continuousimprovements at all productionfacilities and in the productdevelopment process.Constructed and commencedoperations of the global EMS ataffiliate companies, focusing onproduction facilities. Presentlyexamining strategies to developthe global EMS for non-manufacturing sites

�Achieved zero environmentalaccidents in FY2005

�Risk management enhanced bythe issue of the “CrisisManagement Manual” from theHead Office outlining periodicenvironmental performanceaudits, and environmentalaccident communicationssystems and responseprocedures for plants andbusiness sites operated byNissan and consolidatedcompanies in Japan


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Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management System (EMS)

Audit for ISO14001 certification in Japan


Web Environmental ActivitiesPromotion System, Environmental Management System

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/MANAGIMENT/PROMOTION/index.html

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/MANAGIMENT/SYSTEM/index.html

Environmental Report

Nissan’s environmental communication activitieswere elevated in 1998 with the publication of theannual “Environmental Report” and furtherenhanced in 2004 with the annual “SustainabilityReport.” In addition, since 2001 each of our plantsand business sites has issued an individual “SiteEnvironmental Report” to local residents and plantvisitors. Our “Environmental Report” and“Sustainability Report” publications have beenhonored with numerous awards for superiorenvironmental communication.

In 2003, we hosted a “Environmental ReportWorkshop” and in 2006 held an “EnvironmentalCommunication Meeting” to discuss and exchangeviews on environmental communications and ourinformation disclosure activities. These meetingshave been invaluable in helping us continue toimprove our communications.

In Fiscal 2006, we integrated the “EnvironmentalReport” into the “Sustainability Report” and set up awebsite to report environmental issues faced by ourbusiness operations and provide detailedenvironmental data. The aim is to provide moreextensive and flexible reporting, and we intend tocontinue to develop the website as a coreinformation source.

Talking with Stakeholders

CustomersFor general users, we offer model-specificenvironmental information in our cataloguespublish “Technical Notes” with details of Nissan’senvironmental technologies. In addition, Nissanpresents regular exhibits of ultra low-emissionvehicles (U-LEVs) at its dealerships in Japan, andhosts and participates in exhibits and test-driveevents of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).

Local communitiesTo deepen the understanding of Nissan activities inthe communities surrounding our operating sites,environmental information panels are displayed inthe guest halls at each plant. In addition, theOppama Plant offers an environmental equipmentcourse among its factory tours, and all plants hold“Open Days” and various other guided tours of ourenvironmental facilities.

In Fiscal 2002, we introduced presentations forelementary school students with a theme of a“Special Course on Electric Vehicles” focused onthe Nissan Hypermini and the “Topics for theFuture Automobile Society and the Environment.”

Our educational activities have grown to cover awide spectrum of media and activities ranging fromthe distribution of environmental pamphlets, datasheets, and videos to presenting public lectures.

External expertsThe objective opinions of external experts provideinvaluable insight on how best to advance ourglobal environmental strategies. To promotedialogue with external environmental experts, weheld an Environmental Stakeholder Dialogue in2003 and followed with an Environmental AdvisoryMeeting in 2005.

Nissan actively promotes open and regular communication with all our stakeholders via environmentalreports, websites, and various other media as well as through public events, including vehicle exhibitionsand test-drive events.

�Publication of the annualEnvironmental Report andimprovement of content

�Continued release ofenvironmental communicationswhenever appropriate

�Participation in and organizationof environment-related lecturesand exhibitions

�Issuance and improvement ofenvironmental communicationsto local communities

�Published the EnvironmentalReport annually since 1998

�Held the annual EnvironmentalReport readers workshop sinceFY2003, held an EnvironmentalCommunication Meeting inFY2005

�Held an EnvironmentalStakeholder Dialogue in 2003and an Environmental AdvisoryMeeting in 2005

�Participated in exhibitions andtest-ride events, response torelated environmentalquestionnaires and datacollection, conducted plant tours


NGP2005 Objectives

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Communications

School visit at an elementary school in Japanon the topic of the environment


Web Environmental ActivitiesEnvironmental Communication

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/MANAGIMENT/COMMUNICATIONS/index.html

Environmental Management

Training at All Employee LevelsIn Fiscal 2005, all of our nearly 760 new workersreceived environmental education training as partof their orientation program. New section managersreceive supplemental training to ensure theysmoothly transition to a leading role in theconservation activities already under way.

We also offer curriculum catered to the specificneeds of employees at different tiers in ourorganization, including classes to raise awarenessof environmental issues for middle levelmanagement, seminars led by environmentalexperts for top management from our technicaldevelopment division, and educational programsproviding specially designated employees anopportunity to engage in in-depth discussions withenvironmental experts.

International Law and RegulationExplanatory Sessions

Nissan holds regular briefings on environmental

and safety regulations for employees from ourdevelopment divisions and core affiliatedcompanies. The meetings cover regulatory andsocietal trends in markets of key importance toNissan and enable us to encounter and exchangeinformation from beyond our company anddivisions. The information helps us both heightenenvironmental awareness and adjust our businessactivities quickly in response to changing laws.

Environmental Information for Nissan Employee Families

We include “Environmental Series” pages in ourinternal newspaper, that we regularly distribute toprovide environmental information to all employeesand family members of Nissan and its affiliates,including retired employees. In addition, we holdvarious monthly events on environmental, 3R(Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) promotional, andenergy conservation themes, and display postersand distribute pamphlets with information focusedon raising environmental awareness.

Green Procurement

Employee Education and TrainingEnvironmental Management



�Thorough management ofenvironmentally impactingsubstances

�Requests to suppliers toacquire ISO14001 certificationby March 2005 environmentalcommunications to localcommunities

�Received environment-impacting substance datareports from suppliers, beganconducting new vehicleinspections based on this data

�Over 95% of suppliers certifiedunder ISO14001 standards orthe Japanese Ministry of theEnvironment’s Eco Action 21


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�Continued implementation andimprovement of Nissan’semployee education systemand regular educational effortsthrough in-house publicationsand other activities

�Implemented in-houseeducational curriculum

�Ongoing enlightenmentactivities through the“Environmental Series” pagesin the internal newspaperNISSAN NEWS


NGP2005 Objectives

Nissan implements technical standards to exercise effective global control over the “environment-impactingsubstances” contained in parts and other components procured from external sources. Additionally, werequest all suppliers in Japan adhere to our “Nissan Green Procurement Standards” and submitenvironment-impacting substance data reports, establish environmental management systems, and specifytheir environmental representatives.

At Nissan, we believe it is important for all our employees have a deep understanding of global environmentissues and Nissan’s role in environmental preservation. We have established employee education coursesto promote understanding of environmental issues.

Environment-impacting Substance Data Reports

Nissan requires all suppliers submit data onsubstances identified as producing an environmentalimpact. For parts and materials (oils, paints,chemicals, etc.), this data is used to confirm that nosubstances banned under Nissan standards arepresent. This procedure also enables us to identify inthe early development stage any materials thatrequire caution and enables us to focus ondeveloping appropriate alternative technologies.

We have conducted thorough inspections of ournew models and future models currently underdevelopment based on the environment-impactingsubstance data reports received from suppliers. Wealso began compiling a database of theenvironment-impacting substances used in vehicleparts to streamline and improve the efficiency of ourinspection and control processes.

Environmental Management System Establishment

Nissan had requested its suppliers to establish

environmental management systems by March2003 and work voluntarily to obtain ISO14001certification by March 2005. All of our suppliers inJapan complied with the first request and, as ofMarch 2005, over 95% of our all of our suppliershad obtained certification either under ISO14001or the Japanese Eco Action 21 environmentalassessment program of the Japanese Ministry ofthe Environment.

Environmental RepresentativeIdentification

We have asked our suppliers to clearly specify their environmental representatives in order toensure smooth and reliable information about ourenvironmental conservation measures. Nissanreciprocates by providing information on ourenvironmental conservation measures and theenvironmental impact of our products. In this way,we create a two-way dialogue of informationsharing that forms a foundation for a mutualawareness of environmental issues and strategies.

WebEnvironmental ActivitiesEnvironmental ManagementSystem

Web Environmental ActivitiesEnvironmental Education

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/MANAGIMENT/SYSTEM/index.html

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/MANAGIMENT/EDUCATION/index.html

Green Purchasing

We conduct our office supply procurementactivities with special consideration for theenvironment. Purchasing of office supplies andrecycled paper, for example, is regulated by aspecific manual on the use of recycle paper. Greenpurchasing is also a key factor when we selectcompany vehicles and a main factor in our activeintroduction of low-emission vehicles andcompressed natural gas (CNG) buses.

Energy and Natural Resource Savings

We have also implemented measures to limitenergy consumption in our offices, includingmaintaining balanced air conditioner temperatures,switching off lights during lunchtime and afterbusiness hours, turning off equipment while not in use, and utilizing energy saving officeautomation equipment.

To limit our consumption of paper, we havereduced the number of pages printed or copiedand progressed toward a paperless workplaceusing intranet and on-line conferencing tools. InFiscal 2005, these efforts enabled the NissanMotor Co., Ltd. to decrease the volume of paperpurchased for office use by 21,300kg from theprior year. In addition, it is standard practice in our offices to separate used materials intorecycling categories.

Environmental Protection in Nissan Offices(Green Office Program)



�Reduction of paperconsumption, reuse ofresources, and promotion ofenergy savings

�Examining and promoting waysof reducing emissions fromcompany-owned vehicles

�Activated green purchasing,improved energy conservation,reduced paper consumption,and promoted reuse ofresources in our everydaybusiness operations;introduced eco-friendly vehiclesfor use as company vehicles


NGP2005 Objectives Nissan initiated the company-wide “Green Office Program” in 1998 to promote environmentalconservation efforts in our everyday business activities in accordance with our ISO14001-basedenvironmental management system.

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