| Setting Goals for the Global Reduction of Substances with an Environmental Impact, and Reducing Environmental Burden |
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Based on the Nissan chemical substance guidelines, and through activities such as Nissan Green Procurement and the Nissan Engineering Standard, we carefully monitor and control the chemicals contained in our products with the aim of reducing the use of materials that negatively impact the environment. We have adopted lead-free materials for fuel tanks, electro-deposition coating, wheel balance weights, and other areas where lead was formerly used. In Japan, Nissan met the industry target of lowering lead use back in fiscal year 2003, three years ahead of schedule. That target was to reduce the volume of lead to one tenth of 1996 levels by 2006.
Reduction of Substances with Environmental Impact
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Mid-term environmental action plan（Nissan Green Program 2005） Objectives and Activities |
Major results in FY2004 |
| Marcury |
Banned from use (some exceptions) |
Banned for use (Some exceptions) |
| Cadmium |
Banned from use (some exceptions) |
Banned for use (Some exceptions) |
| Lead |
Reduced use (largely phased out by the end of 2002) |
Reduced to 1/10 (or less)of 1996 levels for all new models |
| Hexavalent |
Reduced use (reduced to one-half of 1996 levels by 2005) |
Being promoted to achieve goal |
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Programs to reduce other chemical substances are also advanced in accordance with the guidelines. |
| Suppliers Meetings for Reducing Substances with Environmental Impact |
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Meetings have been held to provide our suppliers with information regarding Nissan's targets, reduction policies, and management methods for substances with an environmental impact. As part of efforts to ensure that consideration is given to environmental quality right from the design stage, our suppliers are requested to provide reports on reduction of such substances and usage conditions. Chemical substance data for components and materials is currently being maintained and monitored.
Furthermore, the International Material Database System (IMDS) is used in identifying and controlling chemical usage volumes within Nissan products. This is also linked with activities to reduce the environmental impact. In 2002, a study was undertaken of materials subject to European regulations (i.e., lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) and the use of these materials has been discontinued (with certain exceptions).
