Stricter controls on environment-impacting substances are being
implemented in countries around the world. In accordance with a globally
uniform policy on reducing the use of environment-impacting substances,
Nissan is strengthening its management of environment-impacting
substances, adhering to a well-planned schedule for their reduction and
advancing the use of alternative substances. In 2005, the company drew up
policies regarding the use of substances scientifically recognized as being
hazardous or carrying high hazard risks, as well as those identified by NGOs
as dangerous. In 2007, these policies became unified global standards for
Nissan, restricting environment-impacting substances to a stricter degree than
the domestic laws of the countries where it operates. Based on this approach,
Nissan has developed internal engineering standards restricting the use of