Renault-Nissan Alliance joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

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PARIS, YOKOHAMA, Japan and GENEVA, July 21 / PRNewswire=KYODO JBN / --

    - Alliance membership highlights its commitment to sustainability as a

cornerstone of its business

    - Partnership confirms Alliance's aim to contribute towards a

zero-emissions, zero-fatalities future

    The Renault-Nissan Alliance has become the newest member of the World

Business Council for Sustainable Development, joining forces with over 200

international companies promoting global sustainability.

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    The Alliance's commitment to sustainability is a cornerstone of its

business, as sustainable decisions help drive innovation. While Renault-Nissan

develops the cars of the future, it is also focused on creating products that

enhance society, increase mobility for all and help solve today's most

significant safety and environmental challenges.

    Renault-Nissan is the global leader in electric vehicles. The Alliance has

sold more than 340,000 zero-emissions vehicles since 2010. Its engineers are

also working on developing Autonomous Drive, connectivity and other

next-generation technologies towards the Alliance goal of zero-emissions and

zero-fatalities.

    Peter Bakker, WBCSD's President and CEO said, "As we move toward the low

carbon economy, it's imperative that we have strong and forward thinking

leaders in the automobile sector. We look forward to working with

Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver the business solutions that will address

serious global challenges, and hope they will create new global benchmarks for

more sustainable car companies."

    The Renault-Nissan Alliance shares the Council's objective to advance

sustainable business around the world. It aims to play a key role in the

creation of a sustainable future in the nearly 200 countries where it operates.

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    Blanca Garcia

    Renault-Nissan Alliance

    Tel: +33(6)10-90-06-49

    blanca.garcia@renault-nissan.com

    Felicity Glennie-Holmes

    World Business Council for Sustainable Development

    Tel: +41-228393110

    glennie-holmes@wbcsd.org

    Source: Renault-Nissan Alliance