Nissan Publishes Its 2008 Sustainability Report

TOKYO, June 24, 2008 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will publish its 2008 Sustainability Report on June 25, 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, analyzes risks and opportunities, and sets future goals for the company.

The Report is published online only, downloadable from the Nissan CSR website at
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/CSR/index.html

*1 Stakeholders
Nissan’s stakeholders include customers, shareholders, employees, dealers and suppliers, as well as the communities in which the company works and operates.

*2 Nissan CSR Policy
“Ethical conduct, strong corporate governance with a high degree of transparency and a clear focus on diversity are the foundation for all our activities worldwide. We aim for the sustained profitable growth of the company, and at the same time contribute proactively to the sustainable development of mobility and society. We will listen to, and work with, our stakeholders around the world and create trust, opportunity and long-term sustainable value.”

*3 Nine key areas
Nissan’s nine key areas of focus for CSR activity are integrity, economic contribution, brand, quality, environment, employees, safety, value chain and philanthropy.

Source: Nissan

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