Nissan CEO on Sustainability, Business Strategy

The transcript discusses Nissan's strategic plans, including the Ambition 2030 initiative, which focuses on electrification and innovation. It highlights the challenges of supply chain issues, particularly in semiconductors, and the need for global market adaptation. Nissan's sales strategy emphasizes value over volume, with a focus on customer acceptance. The company supports government initiatives for carbon neutrality and aims to achieve profitability despite external challenges. Climate change risks and Japan's competitiveness are also addressed, with a commitment to a carbon-neutral future by 2050.

What is the main goal of Nissan's Ambition 2030 plan?

• To focus solely on hybrid vehicles

• To expand into new markets in Africa

• To introduce 23 electrified vehicles by 2030

• To reduce production costs by 50%

What is a significant challenge Nissan faces in its supply chain?

• Limited access to raw materials

• High transportation costs

• Semiconductor shortages

• Lack of skilled labor

How is Nissan addressing its market strategy in the US?

• By discontinuing older models

• By emphasizing value over volume

• By reducing vehicle prices significantly

• By focusing on volume over value

What is Nissan's stance on government initiatives for electrification?

• They are indifferent to government policies

• They support initiatives that promote electrification

• They oppose all government regulations

• They only support initiatives in Japan

What is Nissan's target year for achieving carbon neutrality?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

How is Nissan planning to mitigate climate change risks?

• By collaborating with partners and suppliers

• By focusing only on domestic markets

• By relocating all factories to Europe

• By reducing vehicle production

What is a key focus for Nissan in addressing environmental challenges?

• Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Expanding into non-automotive industries

• Reducing vehicle safety standards