In the autumn of 2022, Scania revealed a strategy to work with our suppliers to decarbonise the production of our trucks by 2030. Any vehicle has two main components that cause its lifetime emissions: fuel and production. We have previously communicated our work with reducing the emissions from fuels, and now we are ready to share our strategy to decarbonise the production of our trucks.
Scania’s strategy to decarbonise its supply chain involves identifying four emission “hotspots” and setting targets to drastically reduce those emissions by 2030.
The supply chain is a complicated system of thousands of companies that supply us with materials, services, and products. Changing how these suppliers work takes a long time, so our strategy identifies the most important areas to work on and shows the direction that our suppliers need to follow over the next 8 years. Through life cycle assessments, we have chosen four key emission “hotspot” areas in our production process: batteries, steel, aluminium, and cast iron.
By setting a clear target of 100% green batteries, 100% green steel, 100% green aluminium, and 100% green cast iron by 2030, we will drive the transition to sustainable transports by showing our support for suppliers that choose to invest in green energy and green technologies. Our definition of “green” requires that the suppliers eliminate their main emission sources, for example through utilising low emission energy or recycled materials. Removing coal from the steel making process is an example of this.
Setting the target is the first step towards clarifying our requirements on ourselves and our supply chains. We will now work together with the suppliers to make sure that we reach our targets and accelerate the transition towards zero-emission transports. “We’re pleased to note that several of our current and future suppliers are frontrunners in decarbonisation and will collaborate with us to reach the targets.”, says John van Russom, Head of Purchasing at Scania.
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It's inspiring, let's go green, there is hope we can do it
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I would also be glad if automobile brands would recognize the problem of micro plastics released by the use of tires. Micro plastics are causing big environmental issues (and can also be found in amniotic fluid).
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Impressive goals!
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Such a great thing to see the influential companies have a stand in the fight for positive climate change
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I hope to see it happen
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It's so nice to see giants like Scania taking up the challenge
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Way to go, @scania! Very inspiring.
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Great initiative. The situation may be complicated but WE CAN DO IT.