Nissan Goes Green: Low-CO₂-Emission Steel to Take Centre Stage

In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint, Nissan has announced a major expansion in the use of low-CO₂-emission steel in Japan. By 2025, the company expects to quintuple its use of the eco-friendly material compared to 2023 levels. That’s a significant step towards Nissan’s goal of slashing CO₂ emissions by 30% across the entire product life cycle by 2030, with full carbon neutrality set for 2050.

Given that steel accounts for around 60% of a vehicle’s weight, Nissan’s decision is no small feat. Traditional steel production is a CO₂-heavy process, thanks to iron ore reduction in blast furnaces. Enter green steel—manufactured using low-carbon-reduced iron or electric arc furnaces—to help curb those emissions. The shift to greener production methods is a key component of Nissan’s broader commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of its vehicles from cradle to grave.

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ABOVE: Nissan Green Steel, other Nissan models

Nissan first introduced green steel into its Japanese market vehicles in 2023, working with Kobe Steel’s Kobenable® Steel. Now, it’s bringing in reinforcements: Nippon Steel’s NSCarbolex® Neutral, JFE Steel’s JGreeX®, and POSCO’s carbon reduction allocated steel. These materials cut emissions via a mass-balance approach, ensuring sustainability remains at the heart of Nissan’s operations. This large-scale adoption of sustainable steel underscores the company’s proactive approach to tackling climate change and reshaping automotive production for a cleaner future.

Beyond materials, Nissan is exploring additional sustainability initiatives, including alternative energy sources and more efficient manufacturing techniques. The brand isn’t just dabbling in sustainability—it’s making it a core business strategy. Cleaner cars, greener manufacturing, and a future with fewer emissions? Nissan’s driving straight for it. With these bold initiatives, Nissan is not just following the industry trend but setting new benchmarks for a greener automotive sector.