Nissan Open to Pooling with Other Carmakers to Meet 2025 CO2 Targets
Nissan Motor Co. is open to pooling with other carmakers to reach its CO2 targets in 2025, according to a spokesperson for the Japanese carmaker in Europe. The company is committed to an electrified future in Europe, but finds the 2025 target challenging due to current market conditions and regulatory changes.
To meet its target, Nissan is exploring short-term pooling options, which can involve purchasing emissions credits from electric vehicle (EV) segment leaders. Under this system, companies can pool their emissions with EV segment leaders, allowing them to lower their overall averages and avoid hundreds of millions of euros in penalties.
The move follows recent filings by companies such as Stellantis, Mercedes and Toyota, which plan to buy carbon credits from producers including Tesla and Polestar. Nissan used to be part of a CO2 pool with its partner Renault, which was revamped in 2023. However, no decision has been made regarding which other carmaker Nissan may sign an agreement with.
