Nissan publishes 2008 Sustainability Report

Posted on 06/24/2008 under: News, Nissan

issan Motor Co., Ltd will publish its 2008 Sustainability Report on 25 June, after the conclusion of its 109th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. The fifth-edition of the report offers an update of Nissan's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives within the scope of nine key focus areas identified by the company. The report includes the Nissan CSR Scorecard which tracks the progress made on annual CSR objectives. It also outlines the achievements during fiscal year 2007 and defines new targets for 2008 as part of a roadmap for continued CSR development.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn leads the many comments made by Nissan employees in the report: “Stakeholders*1 are paying serious attention to sustainability matters, and there is more enthusiasm and encouragement for companies to engage in sustainable business practices. Sustainability is no longer the realm of specialists. It has become an aspect of business to which everyone is sensitive and to which everyone can contribute.”

Nissan’s CSR division was formed in April 2005 to manage and strengthen the company's CSR strategies, manage relationships with stakeholders and enhance its external reputation. In 2006, the Nissan CSR Policy*2 with its nine key areas of focus*3 were identified and a dedicated CSR Steering Committee was established. Using the CSR scorecard, the committee monitors the company's progress in each of the nine areas, analyses risks and opportunities, and sets future goals for the company.

The Report is published online only, downloadable from the Nissan CSR website.

Source: Nissan