Glendale Nissan Official Blog
What is an ISO supplier and does Nissan work with them?
By Product Expert | Posted in FAQs on Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Does Nissan Use ISO-Certified Suppliers?
Many years ago, it seems like corporations weren’t held accountable for their environmental impact. It wasn’t even though of, until pollution became evident. People are becoming more and more environmentally aware, and we’re making big demands when it comes to sustainability and impact. We know there are plenty of people who won’t buy from companies that don’t pay attention, and automakers are being held accountable. For this reason, you may be wondering if Nissan works with ISO-Certified suppliers.
What is ISO and what does it mean for automakers?
ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization (don’t ask us why the letters are out of order) and the organization has created a series of standards, referred to as the 14000 standards, for organizations to voluntarily systemize and improve their organization.
[More Nissan Initiatives: Nissan involvement with Habitat for Humanity]
Nissan has been ISO 14001-certified since January 2011 for its Nissan Global Headquarters, all main Nissan factories in Japan (R&D, Production, Logistics, product development) for its environmental management systems. Since then, the automaker has continued to improve its environmental impact through the Nissan Green Program, with a particular focus on reducing CO2 emissions, lowering its use of water and energy in production and recycling resources.
When it comes to suppliers, Nissan is one of the many automakers that look to their partners and supplier to show environmental responsibility through ISO 14001 EMS and registration.
Environmental impact starts at the company level, and it’s an important thing to consider when picking responsible cars like the 2017 Nissan Leaf. Many shoppers consider their own carbon footprint, but the responsibility starts at production.
How important is environmental impact in manufacturing to you? Share your thoughts with a comment below, and let us know if you think corporations are doing enough. Until then, check back here at the Glendale Nissan Blog for more Nissan news.
