Nissan is expanding its use of green steel in Japan, cutting CO2 emissions and advancing its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 through sustainable manufacturing practices.

Nissan Expands Green Steel Usage in Japan to Advance Sustainable Manufacturing

Nissan is expanding its use of green steel in Japan, cutting CO2 emissions and advancing its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 through sustainable manufacturing practices.

Nissan has announced plans to expand its use of low-CO2-emission steel in Japan, increasing its adoption fivefold by fiscal year 2025 compared to 2023.

This move is part of the company’s broader commitment to cut CO2 emissions by 30% across the entire product life cycle by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Since steel makes up about 60% of a vehicle’s weight, switching to green steel significantly reduces carbon emissions.

Traditional steel production relies on blast furnaces, which generate high CO2 emissions. Green steel minimizes this by using low-carbon-reduced iron or switching to electric arc furnaces.

Nissan began using Kobenable® Steel from Kobe Steel in 2023 and will now expand to green steel from Nippon Steel (NSCarbolex® Neutral), JFE Steel (JGreeX®), and POSCO. These products use a mass-balance approach, ensuring emission reductions across the manufacturing process.

By prioritizing sustainability, Nissan continues its push toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, integrating eco-friendly materials into its production while maintaining high performance and quality.

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