Climate Change Data

Nikola Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,155.56 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:614.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,540.86 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:11%
Total Energy Consumption:7,491,559 kWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:783.61 metric tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Product & Technology Innovation
  • Team and Product Safety
  • Measuring & Reducing Our Operational Footprint

Environmental Achievements

  • Outperformed internal waste diversion goals in manufacturing.
  • 11% of manufacturing site's energy consumption powered by solar energy.
  • 192 metric tons of batteries reused and recycled.
  • Aim to recycle or reuse 100% of scrapped lithium-ion batteries.

Social Achievements

  • Launched seven Employee Resource Groups to support diversity and inclusion.
  • 98% of employees received regular performance and career development reviews.
  • Zero road accidents/incidents due to vehicle error.
  • Earned ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001 certifications.

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated ESG into the charter of the sustainability, nominating and corporate governance committee.
  • Established a Vehicle Defect Committee to investigate safety issues.
  • Implemented an Ethics and Whistleblower program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Developing a comprehensive strategy to improve data collection and understand operational baseline in key areas.
  • Managing the impact of goods and services in the supply chain, including critical minerals and materials derived globally.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Hired a third-party partner (Nasdaq Corporate Solutions) to conduct a materiality assessment.
  • Developing solutions and collaborating with partners to plan for end-of-life materials streams.
  • Committed to ensuring supply chain prioritizes human rights, ethical operations, and environmental protection.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Committed to ensuring our supply chain prioritizes human rights, ethical operations, and environmental protection.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 13
  • 6
  • 7
  • 9
  • 12

See page 33 of the report for details on how Nikola's initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Class 8 Battery Electric Vehicles
  • Mobile Charging Trailers
  • Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
  • eSKID Single Charger
  • Hydrogen Modular Refueler
  • eSKID Dual Charger

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Altair Enlighten Award for Sustainable Product
  • AZ Forward Environmental Excellence Award in Technology Innovation