Lowest-Environmental-Impact Plant Begins Operations in Brazil
In February 2014, the Resende Plant in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
began operations. It has the lowest environmental impact of any plant in the
Nissan Group. Hydropower provides around 80% of Brazil’s electricity,
making it an ideal country for sustainable manufacturing practices. Nissan
has adopted the three-wet paint process and other cutting-edge production
technologies at the Resende Plant, reducing CO2 emissions during the
manufacturing process.
Around the facility, a “Green Belt” will be built with 9,000 plants,
helping to neutralize CO2 emissions while also reducing noise levels for the
surrounding environment. Wetlands have been created within the Green Belt
to contribute to maintaining the balance of the local ecosystem.
The plant’s consideration for the environment is not limited to its
emission reductions. Waste products are carefully separated in a plan
aiming to achieve 100% recycling of materials. Nissan has also set targets
to manage water usage in the production process.
Nissan’s environmentally friendly Resende Plant produces the March
for customers in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market.