Nissan is a network of companies such as plants, development centers and dealers operating in every region of the world. As a member of the local community in each country, we carry out corporate citizenship activities that meets the local needs, focusing on areas with "supporting education", "taking care of environment ", and "providing humanitarian relief". Appearing below is some of each reagion's activities.
North America
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)
Nissan Adds Cash, Matching Gifts to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Since incorporating in the US over 40 years ago, Nissan North America and its US affiliates have demonstrated a strong commitment to Enriching People's Lives, in part through its philanthropic investments in non-profit organizations.
Nissan Foundation
Presenting grants by Nissan Foundation (USA)
The Nissan Foundation, which was established in 1992, also supports the company's goal of investment in the future.
The Foundation provides grants supporting its mission to foster an appreciation and understanding of diverse cultural heritages, and to enhance career opportunities for young adults in the automotive industry. The Nissan Foundation's endowment has increased to $6 million and will grow to $10 million by 2008.
Nissan Neighbors
Through Nissan Neighbors, the company donates over US$3 million a year to charities, in addition to in-kind donations and various sponsorships used to support programs that promote education, the environment, humanitarian aid, safety and diversity.
Europe
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (NMUK)
Industry Days, an educational activity in collaboration with the local community
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. organizes Industry Days at the plant, an educational activity provided in cooperation with the local community.
Although the shipbuilding and coal mining industries once prospered in Sunderland, the region today faces high unemployment caused by changes in the industrial structure. Through cooperation with other companies, the plant provides opportunities for children to learn about the industries of the region and to acquire useful skills. It is our hope that this initiative will help give young people a belief in the future of the region.
Programs with a variety of themes, such as reading and writing skills, mathematics skills, environmental knowledge, and languages, are provided for 20 to 30 days a year.
Nissan Europe (NE)
Donation to CARE France for Tsunami victimes
In 2005 Nissan Europe has decided that, instead of sending Christmas cards, Nissan would do a great humanitarian gesture. Indeed, our entire Christmas card budget has been donated to a charity program run by CARE France in Romania; that helps abandoned children. Together with the financial support, Nissan has donated two minibuses so that the children can be taken to special centers where they can receive medical care.
Other region
Nissan do Brazil
Supporting a project delivering food, cloths and other items to those living in poor regions
Linking its tradition of 4x4 vehicles with a social project, Nissan do Brasil sponsors the "Ideia Fixa" project. This project aims to supply food, clothes and hygiene material to those in need living in poor regions in Brazil. Nissan do Brasil has supported the project since its launch in 2002, lending a Frontier pickup for the transportation of donations, and also providing financial support to the program.
The "Ideia Fixa" project is a nonprofitable, non-governmental project and has expanded its operations through 8 Brazilian states, helping over 8,000 people. More than 62 tons of donations have already been delivered.
Nissan Motor India Private, Ltd
On August 23, 2005, Nissan Motor India Private, Ltd did contribution activities with all the employees that distributed the uniforms and stationeries, etc. to the school that had received damage due to the flood of Mumbai.
