Charles Barker Nissan

Japanese automaker Nissan may be based overseas, but its philanthropic actions are certainly prevalent in the United States. Since 2005, Nissan has been a sponsor of the Habit for Humanity program, which uses volunteers to construct homes for those in need. Since its inception, Nissan has donated 104 vehicles (and counting!) to the program, and its employees have helped construct more than 50 homes in communities surrounding Nissan manufacturing plants and corporate operations. Now, the Japanese automaker has decided to extend its reach across the United States with more spread-out Habitat projects with an even greater emphasis on energy efficiency.