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PARTNER UPDATE. Eight years from now, every single vehicle manufactured by Volvo Cars will be all-electric. But that’s only one part of an ambitious climate plan, which is now transforming the whole company. ”Climate action is essential to our future success. Cleaner business is simply great business”, says Stuart Templar, Director, Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars. The latest IPCC report was described as a code red for humanity. If you ask Stuart Templar at Volvo Cars, it should also be regarded as a code red for the automotive industry. ”Road transport is responsible for around ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. We are part of the problem. We therefore have a moral responsibility to quickly be part of the solution. There is no time for further delay”, he says in an interview with We Don’t Have Time. Volvo Cars has a worldwide reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the market. Now the company is aiming for pole position also in terms of sustainability. In 2019 the company launched its first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge. Today, 27 percent of Volvo Cars’ global sales are EVs or plug-in hybrids. In Europe, over 40 percent. By 2025, Volvo aims for 50 percent of its global sales to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest being hybrids. By 2030, every car it sells should be fully electric, and by 2040 the goal is to have become a climate-neutral company. ”But electrification alone is not enough”, says Stuart Templar. ”It is not a silver bullet. We need to tackle emissions across our whole value chain.” Volvo’s own life cycle analysis, visible on the company's online product pages and lots of marketing material, shows that “the accumulated emissions from … Volvo Cars manufacturing phases of C40 Recharge are nearly 70 percent higher than for the XC40 ICE”, which is a petrol-driven car. Over a car’s lifetime, the carbon footprint is smaller for the EV. But the point at which it becomes smaller is dependent on the energy mix. Volvo’s report revealed that if you charge your EV on renewable energy, you could reduce the life-cycle emissions by nearly 50 percent, compared to if the car is charged on the global energy mix, which contains around 60 percent fossil fuels. ”That’s why at COP26 we called on governments and energy providers to increase the accessibility to clean energy to realize the full climate potential of EVs˝, says Stuart Templar. So why are emissions from EV production so high? Volvo’s Carbon footprint report shows that in the supply chain, battery production is responsible for 30 percent of the total production emissions for Volvo’s electric cars. Steel is responsible for 20 percent. ”The analysis allows us to target these carbon-impactful areas of the supply chain, and take action, which is what we are doing.” Collaboration is the key to success in this matter, and Volvo has recently formed two important partnerships to bring the value-chain emissions down. One is with Northvolt, a Swedish company that produces batteries with 100 percent renewable energy. The other is with the Swedish steel provider SSAB (also a We Don’t Have Time partner), which aims to be the first company in the world to produce fossil-free steel. ”We hope to be the first automotive company to have fossil-free steel in our cars. Probably around 2025-2026”, says Sturt Templar. ”We also have a requirement on our top suppliers to use 100 percent climate-neutral energy by 2025. So we are using our influence as a big manufacturing customer to influence our supply chain. The automotive industry could play a really important role in driving down emissions in multiple sectors, because our supply chain includes many different industries, such as steel, aluminium, batteries, plastics, and electronics.” Circularity is another key factor in Volvo’s decarbonation journey. The company is re-manufacturing an increasing number of parts, and in 2020 it recycled 95 percent of its production waste, thereby avoiding the generation of 640 000 tonnes of CO2. The goal for 2025 is for each new Volvo car to contain at least 25 percent recycled or bio-based material. One step is to remove all leather from all fully electric vehicles by 2030. ”This is partly because of animal welfare concerns in the leather supply chain, but also because of the environmental impact of the livestock industry, which is directly connected to the leather industry. The new material we have started using, Nordico, has a 74 percent lower carbon footprint than the leather we currently use. It’s made from recycled PET bottles, bio-attributed material from sustainable forests, and corks recycled from the wine industry.” https://youtu.be/j9biYQO8S4E To further increase the focus on emissions reduction, Volvo Cars is the first car company to set an internal carbon price of 1,000 SEK per ton of CO2, almost twice as high as the recommended IEA level. By evaluating future car projects according to their CO2-adjusted profitability, Volvo Cars hopes to accelerate actions to drive down emissions in the manufacturing process. ”We are also looking at new models of owning a car, with an increased focus on car-sharing and subscription services to maximize the usage of each vehicle”, says Stuart Templar. But no matter what climate action car makers are taking, the speed of the transport industry’s transition remains dependent on many external and systemic factors, like governmental CO2 tailpipe regulations, investments in charging infrastructure and end-dates for fossil-fuel cars sales. Volvo Cars is therefore trying to push for tougher policies in society at large. Volvo was the only car manufacturer that in April last year joined an initiative by the NGO Transport and Environment to call for an end-date for internal combustion engine sales in the EU by 2035. And at COP26 in Glasgow, the company was one of only five automotive manufacturers to sign the Glasgow declaration on zero-emissions vehicles, thereby committing to phase out ICE (internal combustion engines) sales by 2035 in leading markets, and by 2040 globally. These are science-based targets for the automotive industry so ensure the world stays on track for net zero by 2050. “We are a relatively small player in the global automotive industry in terms of volume and size, but what we believe is that although our physical market size is small, our voice on these issues should be loud”, says Stuart Templar. This is also one of the main reasons why Volvo Cars decided to partner with We Don't Have Time. The company now has a Climate Dialogue page on the We Don’t Have Time platform, and it is using it to communicate good climate action. ”We want to encourage greater ambition within our industry, and by highlighting why this makes sense for us a company, and what we’re doing, hopefully this will reach some of them. We strongly believe that the transition towards more sustainable mobility is key to reaching climate goals, and also to the future survival of our industry”, says Stuart Templar. At the UN climate conference Cop26 in Glasgow, Volvo Cars was also invited to one of We Don’t Have Time’s daily live broadcasts, where the company gave a presentation of its decarbonization journey to a global audience of more than one million – and an additional 600 000 who watched the broadcast afterward. ”The reach of those broadcasts was astonishing, and I really loved taking questions from the audience in Kenya”, says Stuart Templar. How are you planning to utilize the partnership going forward? ”In terms of the partner page we will continue to highlight some of the steps we are taking. We welcome both criticism and praise, and also comments. As a partner, we will commit to engaging with your followers. We want to be transparent, we want to be open to scrutiny. We also look forward to partnering with We Don’t Have Time on some of the big climate events coming up this year, not least COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh”, says Stuart Templar. Having read this far, some readers might get the impression that Volvo has gone full activist, putting all financial targets aside for the sake of saving the planet. Quite the contrary, if you ask Stuart Templar. ”This makes absolute financial sense. We truly believe that those companies that do not take rapid climate action will struggle in the future, for a number of reasons. Firstly, because consumers will turn away from them. Secondly, because they will find it hard to operate in many countries as regulations tighten. And thirdly, and most importantly, because investors are increasingly focusing their investments in companies that are decarbonizing” he says. Volvo has got first-hand experience of this. ”In 2020 we issued our first 500 million euro green bond, focused entirely on the production and development of our fully-electric vehicles. It was over-subscribed five times! I believe that automotive companies that don’t electrify quickly enough and take action across their value-chain are in danger of being 21st-century Kodaks”, says Stuart Templar. By MARKUS LUTTEMAN ABOUT VOLVO CARS - Volvo Cars was founded in Sweden in 1927. - In 2020 the company had about 40,000 full-time employees and sold 661,713 cars in about 100 countries. - Volvo Cars has been under the ownership of the Zhejiang Geely Holding since 2010. Its head office, product development, marketing, and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. - Volvo Cars' head office for APAC is located in Shanghai and for Americas in Mahwah, NJ. - The company’s main car production plants are located in Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu and Daqing (China). - Volvo Cars is committed to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.
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Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant in Taizhou, China, is now Volvo Cars' first climate-neutral plant in China. How? It has switched to biogas. This will result in a reduction of more than 7,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The Taizhou plant already uses 100% solar and therefore climate-neutral electricity, with 40% being produced on-site, with its solar panels. With this switch to biogas, it has now also climate-neutral heating. This is Volvo Cars' second car plant globally to become climate-neutral, the first one being its facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. “We’re acting fast when viable climate-neutral energy alternatives become available,” says Javier Varela, chief operating officer and deputy CEO at Volvo Cars. “The switch to biogas at our Taizhou plant demonstrates how each of our manufacturing locations across the globe is developing its own climate-neutral energy mix, based on what’s available in the region.” However, I have a question for Volvo Cars: where do you source your biogas? How do you ensure that its raw materials come from sustainable sources? (and doesn't come from palm oil that causes deforestation) Read Volvo Cars' press release: https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/325665/volvo-cars-uses-biogas-to-achieve-its-first-climate-neutral-plant-in-china
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It goes without saying that it's encouraging to see Volvo Cars taking proactive steps towards climate neutrality in their manufacturing plants. However, ensuring the sustainability of biogas sources is crucial for maintaining environmental integrity. This should become standard practice for all companies transitioning to climate-neutral operations.
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That's great news! But it's important for them to make sure the biogas comes from sustainable sources, so it doesn't harm forests or cause other issues.
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Great news!! The switch to biogas marks a significant step towards reducing CO2 emissions by over 7,000 tonnes annually, demonstrating Volvo's commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly production practices.
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The end of an era! On Tuesday, Volvo Cars wrapped up the production of its final diesel-powered car at the Torslanda factory in Sweden. This significant step is in line with Volvo's strategic shift towards electric vehicles aiming to phase out petrol cars entirely by 2030. Magnus Holst, Volvo Cars' press chief, confirmed the company's commitment to hybrid vehicles, which combine petrol and electric power sources, as part of their transition strategy. Volvo Cars' decision signals a definitive end to an era, underlining their dedication to a sustainable, EV-focused future. The last diesel model to roll off the assembly line, an XC90, marks a symbolic milestone in Volvo's journey towards a net-zero future for the auto giant. https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vast/volvo-cars-sista-dieselbil-ar-tillverkad
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Great commitments to effectively phase out petrol cars. The momentum to achieve promising objectives should keep on.
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This is very promising in matter transitioning to sustainability.
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Wonderful!
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With the imperative for swift and impactful climate action looming large, Volvo Cars, together with 130 global companies, has united with the We Mean Business Coalition in a resolute call to action ahead of the imminent COP28 summit. Emphasizing the importance of the situation, our Global Head of Sustainability, Anders Kärrberg, underlined the necessity of phasing out fossil fuels as a crucial step in mitigating global warming and averting climate catastrophes: “We know that phasing out fossil fuels is the only way forward if we are to limit global warming and keep people safe from climate catastrophe. But businesses cannot do this alone. Together with the We Mean Business Coalition, Volvo Cars calls on all Parties attending COP28 to seek outcomes that will lay the groundwork to transform the global energy system towards a full phase-out of unabated fossil fuels.” In unison with 130 companies worldwide, boasting a collective annual revenue nearing $1 trillion, our joint letter implores the attendees at COP28 to commit to achieving 100% decarbonized power systems by 2035 in wealthier economies and to support developing countries in their endeavor to abandon fossil fuels by 2040. Volvo Cars and the We Mean Business Coalition are resolute in our belief that this decisive shift is an essential course of action amidst the escalating climate crisis. We have already seen that collaboration is the way forward to a sustainable future, not just as a means of drastically reducing your business’s carbon footprint, but to put the pressure on the policy makers who can provide a top down solution for all businesses to follow. As the global community gears up for the COP summit scheduled in Dubai on November 30 - December 12, it stands as a pivotal opportunity to lay the groundwork for a sustainable and secure future. We urge all participating entities to prioritize initiatives that pave the way for a comprehensive transformation of the global energy system, thereby securing a safer and more sustainable future for generations to come. To be part of this solution with ourselves, Ericsson, Nestle, and others - click here to add your business to the roster of those who mean business.
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Thanks, I am proud to have a Volvo.
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Hoping to see this treaty honoured by all signatories
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Superb! We should keep pressing for the phase out of fossil fuels.
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131 companies with a combined annual turnover of nearly $1 trillion, including major corporations like Ikea, Volvo Cars, eBay, and Vodafone, are supporting climate activists in their call to cease oil usage. They have issued an open letter to all participants of COP28, urging them to agree on eliminating unrestrained fossil fuel use, emphasizing its necessity to cut climate emissions in half by 2030 and comply with the 2015 Paris Agreement. The situation is pressing, particularly as COP28 faces challenges, including opposition from Russia and several oil-rich countries against fossil fuel phase-out. Achieving consensus, which is required for decisions at COP, seems difficult unless these nations yield to mounting global pressure or the decision-making process changes. The companies are lauded for their proactive stance and responsibility in exerting social pressure. The open letter is accessible online. wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/
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These companies are demonstrating leadership in their industries.
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Volvo is doing amazing work there priority in climate is friendly
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Considering the resources capacity and capabilities of such companies it's so promising when they venture into climate
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Jim Rowan, Volvo Cars' CEO and President joins the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders and calls on governments to take action to ensure that we still have a chance of limiting average global temperature increases to 1.5C - in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. It is great to see businesses and business leaders stepping up, and setting (and keeping) ambitious emission reduction targets. As of now, the members of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders have made individual emission reduction targets amounting to an estimated 1.0 Gt CO2e by 2030. Now, let's work to achieve them! Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jim-rowan_ahead-of-cop28-in-dubai-im-proud-to-announce-ugcPost-7122479673191612416-9nNj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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This demonstrates a clear commitment to taking tangible action on climate change.
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Incredible. very hopeful more and more businesses are using their voice and power of influence!
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This is great commitment, we need more leaders like this
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Volvo Cars has launched a cutting-edge software testing center in Gothenburg, Sweden, significantly enhancing their integrated software testing capabilities. This flagship facility spans about 22,000 square meters and represents an initial investment of approximately SEK 300 million (US$27.3 million). While Volvo Cars already operates software test centers in Lund, Sweden, and Shanghai, China, the new Gothenburg center is the largest both in terms of size and capacity. With a strong focus on electric vehicles and online sales, Volvo Cars relies on in-house software development and testing to achieve its strategic goals, including becoming a leading innovator in new technology and a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030. Initially, the new software testing center will employ around 100 people, a number expected to reach 300 as the center reaches full operational capacity. The facility will eventually house approximately 500 testing setups and digital testing environments, a significant increase from the current 200. This Gothenburg site will collaborate closely with other global engineering centers that are integral to software development. Notably, Volvo Cars has recently established a new Tech Hub in Singapore and announced plans for another software-focused Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland in February. https://www.greencarcongress.com/2023/10/20231020-volvo.html
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Volvo to continue with the same strides.
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Volvo has really shown commitment in using technology to find solutions.
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Impressive! A testament to their dedication to being a leader in technology and achieving full electrification in the near future
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Volvo Defense, a division of Volvo Trucks, has entered a 7-year framework agreement with the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the Ministry of Defence of Latvia to supply logistics trucks. Volvo is oneof two chosen suppliers, and they will jointly deliver up to 3,000 vehicles starting in 2024. The total value of the contract is approximately 440 million Euros and can be extended by 3 years if needed. The signing ceremony for the contract took place in Tallinn, Estonia, with representatives from the Estonian and Swedish governments present. The Volvo vehicles will include five truck configurations based on Volvo Trucks' reliable FMX model. The agreement also encompasses a comprehensive maintenance and spare parts program, and the vehicles will be produced at Volvo Trucks' Tuve assembly plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Andreas Svenungsson, President of Volvo Defense, expressed his enthusiasm about the agreement, emphasizing Volvo's commitment as a long-term business partner. This agreement builds upon the longstanding relationship between Volvo Defense and the Estonian armed forces, dating back to the first deliveries in 2014. Estonia and Latvia have established markets for Volvo Trucks with a stable infrastructure for sales and aftermarket services. Erko Sepri, Strategic Category Manager of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments, highlighted the significance of the contract for Estonia, as it allows them to acquire custom-built vehicles tailored to their defense forces' specific needs. Volvo's vehicles have proven their suitability for the Estonian climate and environment over the years of use. https://www.volvogroup.com/en/news-and-media/news/2023/oct/volvo-defense-enters-7-year-framework-agreement-for-deliveries-of-logistics-trucks-to-estonia-and-latvia.html
Volvo Defense enters 7-year framework agreement for deliveries of logistics trucks to Estonia and Latvia
Volvo Defense, a business operation within Volvo Trucks, has entered a framework agreement with the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia for the delivery of logistic trucks. Volvo was chosen as one out of two suppliers that combined will deliver up to 3,000 vehicles over a period of 7 years.
https://www.volvogroup.com/en/news-and-media/news/2023/oct/volvo-defense-enters-7-year-framework-agreement-for-deliveries-of-logistics-trucks-to-estonia-and-latvia.html
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Securing a 7-year logistics truck deal not only highlights the trust placed in Volvo's expertise but also underscores the importance of reliable and efficient transportation in the defense sector.
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The company has also been upfront about the emissions that need to be offset to make electric vehicle and battery production truly sustainable and has set a mission to do so just for its EV supply chain, aiming to reduce emissions from the supply chain by 25% by 2025.
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This is a significant achievement in the defense sector.
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Volvo, the Swedish automaker, is taking a bold step toward electrification. At Climate Week NYC, they announced that they will stop producing diesel-powered cars by early 2024. This move comes as part of their ambitious plan to exclusively sell electric vehicles by 2030 and become climate-neutral by 2040. "In a few months, the last diesel-powered Volvo will roll off the assembly line, making us pioneers in this shift," said Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan. But it's not just about their own transformation. Rowan called for global leadership in the fight against climate change, urging both industry and political leaders to step up. This decision follows Volvo's 2022 move to offload internal combustion engine development, signaling their commitment to an electric future. Volvo's move is a clear signal of the changing times in the automotive industry, inspiring others to follow suit in the quest for a livable tomorrow! https://www.wardsauto.com/industry-news/volvo-ending-diesel-era-early https://thedriven.io/2023/09/20/volvo-to-end-diesel-car-production-in-early-2024-on-its-route-to-all-electric/
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Bravo to the Volvo car company
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Way to go !! other manufacturing companies should follow volvos action
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It's heartening to see automotive leaders like Volvo taking the lead in advocating for global action
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Sweden: Volvo Cars first - stops producing diesel cars next year Volvo Cars aims to completely stop producing diesel cars at the beginning of 2024. Volvo Cars will stop producing new diesel cars at the beginning of next year, writes the Gothenburg-based car manufacturer in a press release. "Our last diesel car will be produced early in 2024," the company writes. According to Volvo Cars, it is the first among traditional car manufacturers to take this step, which is in line with the launched goal of selling only fully electrified cars by 2030. At the same time, the company reminds that as late as 2019, the majority of Volvo Cars cars sold in the EU were diesel-powered. https://www.nyteknik.se/fordon/volvo-cars-forst-ut-slutar-tillverka-dieselbilar-nasta-ar/4193646
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other manufacturers should follow but this favours mostly developed countries
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That's a significant and commendable step by Volvo towards a more sustainable future.
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Bold move volvo👍 ...
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Every year tens of thousands of containers of production material destined for Volvo Cars factories are carried across the world’s oceans on container ships. From now on, most of these seafaring journeys are made with renewable fuel instead of traditional fossil fuel. As the first global car maker to announce such a switch, we’ll achieve an immediate reduction in fossil CO2 emissions from intercontinental ocean freight by 55,000 tonnes over a year. Thanks to the renewable fuel, CO2 emissions are reduced by at least 84 per cent1 compared to fossil fuel. The reduction is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of a full truck driving around the equator about 1,200 times. The fuel used is Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and is based on renewable and sustainable sources, mainly waste cooking oil. No feedstock related to palm oil or palm oil production is used. We will use renewable fuel for inbound ocean container transports of production material destined for manufacturing plants based in Europe and the Americas, as well as all spare parts distribution made globally by ocean container transports. “Renewable fuel is not the end game for removing CO2 from the world’s ocean freight needs,” says Javier Varela, our Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. “Yet this initiative shows that we can act now and implement solutions that achieve significant results during the wait for long-term technological alternatives.” “We don’t view this initiative as a competitive advantage,” Javier adds. “On the contrary, we want to spark other car makers into action as well, to increase demand for carbon efficient ocean transports and to establish renewable fuels as a mid-term solution that works. We all have a responsibility to act.” We have been working on this initiative together with our logistics partners Maersk, Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker. These logistics service providers have from 1 June 2023 switched to renewable fuel for equivalent energy needed for all container transports done for Volvo Cars. When renewable fuel is not available on a specific shipment, our renewable fuel allocation is instead used by the logistics partner for another customer’s route elsewhere, so the overall cut in fossil fuel use is kept on par with actual use in container vessels. The methodology, called mass-balancing, is third-party audited regularly. The renewable fuel itself is certified and not produced in competition with food crops. It is therefore sustainable in accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive. “We’re continually exploring sustainability opportunities across all aspects of our supply chain, and across our overall business,” Javier Varela says. “Our list of initiatives keeps growing as we work towards our ambition of becoming a climate neutral company by 2040.” Our ambition is to reduce our lifecycle carbon footprint per car by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025, which requires a 25 per cent reduction in operational emissions, including logistics. We’re also aiming for climate-neutral manufacturing by 2025. Both these milestones are important steps toward our climate neutral ambitions. 1Comparison of fuels include emissions from production and use of the equivalent amount of energy, so called Well-to-Wake (WTW). ------------------------------- Volvo Cars in 2022 For the full year 2022, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of SEK 22.3 billion. Revenue in 2022 amounted to SEK 330.1 billion, while global sales reached 615,121 cars. Source: https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/316593/volvo-cars-switches-to-renewable-fuels-for-ocean-freight-that-will-cut-fossil-co2-emissions-by-84
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I wonder how much of the world’s seafare freight fuel could be replaced by this sort of fuel.
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Hopefully, this decision will inspire other companies in the automotive and shipping industries to follow suit.
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This are incredible news , reducing this emissions is a sure way for a clean and sustainable environment in the future.
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Volvo Cars presents the Volvo EX30, a small, fully electric SUV designed to meet the demands of the modern era, prioritizing safety and sustainability while leaving a smaller carbon footprint than any previous Volvo car. At Volvo Cars, we understand that addressing emissions is not limited to the vehicle's operational phase alone. To significantly reduce the overall carbon footprint of the Volvo EX30 over a driving distance of 200,000 kilometres, we have implemented comprehensive measures across the entire production and lifecycle of the car. As a result, the total carbon footprint of the EX30 has been reduced to below 30 tonnes, marking a 25 per cent reduction compared to our fully electric C40 and XC40 models. This achievement is a significant step towards our goal of reducing our overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 per cent in 2025 from 2018 levels... The transition to a fully electric vehicle has enabled the Volvo EX30 to have zero tailpipe emissions, making a positive impact on both CO2 footprint and air quality. Going further than making cars electric However, achieving sustainability goes beyond electrification. Every step of a car's life cycle, from design to production and transportation, presents opportunities to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Anders Kärrberg, our global head of sustainability, expresses his optimism, stating, "Our new EX30 is a big step in the right direction for our sustainability ambitions. By 2025, we aim to reduce our overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 per cent from 2018 levels through a 50 percent reduction in overall tailpipe emissions and a 25 percent reduction in emissions from our operations, raw material sourcing, and supply chain. These efforts align with our ultimate vision of becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040." To create a more sustainable vehicle, we have focused on minimizing material usage. The compact design of the EX30 requires less material, especially aluminium and steel, which are major contributors to production-related CO2 emissions. Moreover, a significant proportion of these materials used in the EX30 are recycled. Around a quarter of the aluminium and approximately 17% of the steel used in the car's construction are sourced from recycled content, further reducing the environmental impact. Internally, our designers have adopted an optimization-driven sustainable design principle, enabling the combination of multiple functions within a single component. This approach reduces the number of parts required without compromising functionality. Additionally, the materials used in the Volvo EX30 contribute to a more sustainable manufacturing process. About 17% of the car's plastics, including interior components and exterior bumpers, are made from recycled materials, marking the highest percentage in any Volvo car to date. Addressing emissions in the manufacturing and supply chain stages is vital. The Volvo EX30 will be produced in a factory powered by high levels of climate-neutral energy, including 100 per cent climate-neutral electricity. Our Tier 1 suppliers, responsible for key components, are committed to using 100 per cent renewable energy in their production by 2025, with many already achieving this target. This collaborative effort ensures that emission reduction extends beyond our own operations, influencing our wider supply chain. In terms of production efficiency, the manufacturing process for the Volvo EX30 has been streamlined in multiple ways, resulting in one of the highest rates of material utilization in stamped body parts. Additionally, we have implemented blockchain technology to enhance material traceability, particularly for battery pack production, ensuring responsible sourcing of critical raw materials such as lithium, manganese, cobalt, graphite, and nickel. Sustainability inside and out Inside the Volvo EX30, a wide array of recycled and renewable materials is utilized for the seats, dashboard, and doors. Innovative choices such as denim, flax, and a wool-blend containing around 70% recycled polyester contribute to a smarter and more sustainable approach to material usage. Our use of denim demonstrates a creative solution to material waste. Fibres that would otherwise be discarded during the denim recycling process are repurposed and incorporated into the Volvo EX30's interior decoration. The Volvo EX30 has a cradle-to-gate CO2 impact estimated at 18 tonnes, encompassing the entire lifecycle from raw material extraction to the vehicle's arrival at the dealership, prior to being driven. Furthermore, the car is designed for end-of-life recovery, with 95% of materials being recyclable, and any remaining waste used to generate energy. Setting a new benchmark In conclusion, the Volvo EX30 empowers customers to downsize their carbon footprint without compromising on safety, driving comfort, or convenience. This exceptional vehicle embodies Volvo Cars’ commitment to sustainability and signifies a significant step toward our mission of creating a safer and cleaner future. The Volvo EX30 was unveiled on June 7th and is available for ordering or pre-ordering in select markets (see below for more information) https://www.volvocars.com
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A small step in the right direction, but still too expensive and far from the small cheap electric cars people in general can and will buy! Such vehicles are produced and sold in millions in China and Japan. Why not in Europe?
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This is great to hear about Volvo Cars' sustainable journey. But in my opinion, SUVs (even electric ones) are still an ecological aberration: big cars, using lots of space (on the road and when parked), using a lot of materials to product. Wouldn't it be better to just promote smaller vehicles?
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Interesting, and it's great to see that you are looking at the whole lifecycle of the product. Will you also promote leasing and renting the SUV instead of owning it? Which are way more sustainable practices :)
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COLOMBIA. DID YOU KNOW... According to statistics from the National Government, on average, 15,000 people die each year in Colombia from diseases associated with poor air quality, of those deaths, at least 2. 403 were recorded in Bogota, during 2019 Air pollution, Air quality, Air quality, Air pollution Air pollution leaves about 15,000 dead each year in Colombia : Air pollution leaves about 15,000 dead each year in Colombia ( https://caracol.com .co) THIS SITUATION IS REPEATED IN ALMOST ALL THE COUNTRIES OF LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, ASIA... We are a partial and immediate solution to this problem. We are looking for global partners to massify the use of our innovation in Colombia and in all regions of the planet. We are a company with high environmental responsibility, and we are specialized in the development of clean and environmentally friendly technologies. These technologies are designed to optimize combustion processes, reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, reduce CO2 production, improve air quality, combat climate change, and protect water and marine ecosystems. We have recently been included in the UPlink platform (of the WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM) as a quality, high potential and scalable innovation for global entrepreneurs seeking to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-contribution/a012o00001pUgZgAAK/energy-efficiency-to-significantly-reduce-co2-production-in-diesel-engines… We work with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs to advance the SDGs. ENERGY EFFICIENCY / SIGNIFICANT CO2 REDUCTION / AIR QUALITY / | Department of Economic and Social Affairs ( https://un.org
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It is imperative for governments, communities, and individuals to collaborate and prioritize air quality improvement initiatives.
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This is the kind of news we are longing to here.
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Things we should be hearing
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Circularity can mean many different things and involves many different actors. At Volvo Cars, achieving circularity is a complex task that involves many of our suppliers, our customers, and most importantly how we take care of our cars once they reach their end of life. To achieve our 2025 target of generating or saving 1 billion SEK from circular practices, we need to find new ways of doing what we do. On April 18, Volvo Cars participated in the first-ever Stockholm Climate Week. Owain Griffiths, Head of Circular Economy of Volvo Cars, joined the live broadcast from the SPACE Arena in Stockholm, participating in a panel on how we can make the manufacturing of our cars more sustainable through circular and low-carbon efforts. Volvo Cars has committed to being a circular business, a broad term that challenges us to interact with our supply chain and customers in a different way. We need to look at the full life cycle of our cars and make sure that they are sustainable in their manufacturing, use, and end-of-life. To do this, we have set two targets for 2025, one of which is generating or saving 1 billion SEK of new revenue from circular practices. That’s right — by transitioning to being a circular business, we can generate revenue while reducing emissions. By looking at the whole life cycle of manufacturing, maintenance, and end of life, we can improve our products while retaining value. For example, the traditional way to take care of cars at their end of life is to downcycle them into low-quality materials for construction solutions or other uses. We are now looking into the best ways to recycle these materials instead to maintain a high quality and reuse them in new cars. We’ll be extending the lifetime of our materials and thereby making them more valuable. By combining business incentives with environmental benefits in these processes, we can build momentum for the work towards circularity within our company and others. “The overarching principle is that we need to decouple the use of highly impactful raw materials from the well-being and productivity that people need for a functioning society,” said Owain Griffiths. Owain also highlighted the importance of having third-party organizations like the European Union, the Carbon Disposal Project, and others monitor these developments. When Volvo Cars announces new targets or makes new announcements, these organizations ensure that we consider how we are going to bring them to life as well. This third-party certification is a crucial part of the transition to a more sustainable manufacturing practice. https://youtu.be/-XJ6K4sPWyc?t=12400 Rewatch Stockholm Climate Week anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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@volvo is really inspiring other manufacturers.
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Dear Volvo, please stop making massive SUVs please make some smaller cars that are more sustainable and use less rare metals.
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@lucinda_ramsay this is a great response. It is brilliant car companies are responding so quickly to the electrification transition but there is always opportunity to respond even more quickly...... It will be interesting to see what happens in the next couple of years as the influence of the Chinese EV market takes hold.
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We need to make better use of valuable, and often finite, materials, within our vehicles, operations, supply chain, and at our vehicles’ end of life. That's why we at Volvo Cars are committed to the circular economy. Adopting circular principles will significantly reduce our environmental footprint, reduce costs, and create new revenue streams. Join us at Stockholm Climate Week on April 18, in the session “Circularity in complex production” at 14.45 CEST, and listen to our expert Owain Griffiths, Head of Circular Economy at Volvo Cars, sharing what we do and how we work. The world’s natural resources are limited. So at Volvo Cars, we’re committed to becoming a circular business – maximizing resource efficiency across vehicles, components, and materials. We’re focused on eliminating waste, making greater use of recycled material, remanufacturing and reusing parts. In the circular economy, one of the main principles is to recirculate materials and components to ensure they retain a high value for as long as possible. Circular ambitions in a seemingly square linear industry We’re committed to emitting less CO2 and using fewer resources by the mid-decade: reducing our value chain CO2 by 2.5 million tons and generating one billion SEK in cost savings and new revenue streams through circular principles. Circular behaviors also bring other environmental benefits, as reducing the need to extract new materials also protects ecosystems and improves biodiversity in areas that would otherwise be mined. Based on our recently published Annual Report, we can see that since benchmarking our levels in 2018 we’ve made great strides in reducing our production waste and water usage per vehicle and started using more recycled material in our cars. While these are all positive steps to saving resources and reaching our goals, there are still more ways to improve. Limiting climate change is a responsibility we all share, and it is vital that we work together to address this urgent issue. As the automotive industry is part of the problem, we are making a concerted effort to become part of the solution. One of our circular economy ambitions is to significantly increase the share of sustainable recycled and bio-based materials in our cars by 2025. Focusing on sustainability is not only one of our core values but also central to the success of our business strategy. We aim to be a circular business By adopting circular material flows, we aim to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 2.5 million tons per year by mid-decade. We believe that working towards climate neutrality, adopting circular economy principles, and conducting business responsibly enhances our brand, attracts new investment, and sustains profitable growth.
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This is big step ahead to commit to circular economy
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Circular economy should be embraced by all!
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Congratulations to @Volvo for this great commitment towards creating a habitable environment.
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Last year, EU governments and the European Parliament reached a historic agreement on setting a zero tailpipe emission target for all new passenger cars and vans by 2035. This would represent a de-facto ban on the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles. The agreement was rightly heralded as the EU showing global climate leadership at a critical time for our planet and humanity. The Parliament confirmed this agreement on 14 February. Member States were supposed to do the same in early March. However, now a few of them are attempting to derail the process. This is a deeply worrying and disappointing development. Now is not the time for backtracking and blocking of science-based climate targets for our industry. Now is not the time to put domestic political interests ahead of the health and welfare of our planet and EU citizens, and indeed of future generations. Now is the time for strong, decisive and progressive policy and leadership. Volvo Cars is committed to being a fully electric car company by 2030 on our way to climate neutrality by 2040. We are aware of our obligation to help protect the planet. We call on EU Governments to show that they are too.
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Volvo is really committed to transition. There is no room for backtracking the EU agreement should be actualized.
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Thansk for leading Volvo!!
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Very important message from Volvo Cars.
All of Volvo Cars' produced vehicles will be electric-only in only eight years. However that is just one element of a comprehensive climate strategy that is currently revolutionizing the whole organization. "Action on climate change is necessary for our future prosperity. According to Volvo Cars' Stuart Templar, Director of Global Sustainability, "Cleaner company is just good business. read more: https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/xc40-electric/
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Kudos to Volvo. Green all the way
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Lets all go electric!
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Let go electric it's the way to move about
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The majority of the residents of these countries lack clean and safe water for their livelihoods i propose to raise funds through you tube videos documenting the troubles and tribulations that these people go through. I require 3 equipment.. a water drilling equipment, hydrogeological survey tool equipment and a live in overland truck that will take me through these regions. The water wells will go a long way in mitigating climate change adversity and sustainability. I appeal to Volvo to donate these equipment. Peter Kanyarati is an impact assessment expert specifically on Agricultural ecosystems.
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Water is life.
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Volvo and other socially responsible firms should come in handy to help out
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Without water , there's no life therefore donations should come through
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See how we’re helping to develop the world’s first wind-powered oceanic car-carrier vessel. Once upon a time, the fortunes of global trade rode in tall-masted carracks, navigating airstreams to connect continents and create the new world. Centuries later we’re coming full circle as our need for sustainable power leads us to again harness nature’s omnipresent fuel: wind. Nowadays, modern tech and innovation sees Volvo Cars as one of 11 partners joining forces to develop the Orcelle Wind – the world’s first wind-powered deepsea roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) car and truck transport vessel. These types of ships are designed for the international transport of cars and trucks across the sea; for example, from Europe to the USA. Imagine it: future Volvo electric cars sailing by the thousands across the Atlantic on sustainable wind power. This is important because today’s sea transport relies totally on fossil fuel power – with some ships burning thousands of litres of diesel per hour – and any CO2 emissions associated with the shipping of our vehicles contributes to each car’s total lifecycle emissions. So if we are to achieve our ambition of becoming a climate neutral company by 2040, every contributing factor matters. “The Orcelle project is an important step for a large-scale shift towards wind as the main propulsion.” said Anna Karamigkou, PhD, Project Officer from the European Commission. Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a global RoRo shipping company from Norway, is the project coordinator and has an ambition for the Orcelle Wind to commence sailing in late 2026 or early 2027. The Orcelle Wind is the first vessel from what’s called the Oceanbird concept, for primarily wind-powered vessels. The concept shows that it’s theoretically possible to reduce emissions from vessels by up to 90 percent if all emissions-influencing factors are aligned. Wallenius Wilhelmsen and project partners – including Volvo Cars – have secured a Horizon Europe funding totalling EUR 9m to support building a RoRo sailing vessel. Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The next five years will see the Orcelle Wind come to life through all aspects of planning, building and operating a wind-powered vessel. Orcelle Wind will be 220 metres long and have a capacity for over 7,000 cars; and will also be capable of carrying breakbulk and rolling equipment. Roger Strevens, VP Global Sustainability at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, said: “The Horizon Europe EU funding shows the concept stood up to the scrutiny of the EU funding authorities and that they had the confidence to give it their support.” Our role as a partner is to provide our user perspective. We’ll explore our demands for vessels transporting our fully electric cars and will contribute to the analysis of supply chain design. And we have our own questions to answer: how would we plan our order-to-distribution flow when we need to add time for wind-powered sea transport, meanwhile ensuring we live up to our customers’ expectations? The EU grant is divided between the 11 partners – so we can all bring different points of view to the table – hopefully creating a 360-degree perspective on wind propulsion. Topics include weather routing, vessel design, supply chain orchestration, crew training, plus test rig installation on an existing vessel. The project’s scope is to make the Orcelle Wind ready for commercial trading. The EU project combines the investments needed for full-scale demonstration and data capture with advanced models and tools for wing propulsion vessels. Beyond the demonstrator’s vessel, the partners will use the models and tools to develop advanced conceptual designs and operational plans for multiple vessel types to apply the wing solution. Anna Karamigkou, PhD, Project Officer from the European Commission, said: “The Orcelle project is an important step for a large-scale shift towards wind as the main propulsion. With a technology that is relevant for such a high percentage of vessels, and the ability to drastically reduce emissions from shipping, we see that there are great societal benefits for the EU to reap from this project.” Staffan Johannesson, head of sustainability in our supply chain organisation, says the potential offered by projects like this, where we partner with other companies to innovate new solutions, is a good example of our need for myriad ways to reduce carbon emissions across all company activities. “We’re continually exploring sustainability opportunities across all aspects of our supply chain, and indeed across our overall business. Our list of initiatives keeps growing as we work towards our ambition of becoming a climate neutral company by 2040.” Learn more about the Oceanbird concept: https://www.theoceanbird.com/the-oceanbird-concept/
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Definitely a brilliant idea this one
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I love to read about these types of partnerships and projects! This is very much needed, and it can have such a big impact
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Hope it will work well and be able to sustain when big waves hit
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Volvo's electric vehicles represent a significant step forward in the fight against climate change. With the global push towards decarbonization, the transportation sector, particularly automobiles, has a large role to play. By transitioning to electric vehicles, Volvo is reducing harmful emissions that contribute to air pollution and global warming. This shift also promotes a sustainable future by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Volvo's commitment to electric vehicles has set a positive example for the rest of the automotive industry, demonstrating that eco-friendly transportation is not only possible, but necessary for a cleaner, healthier planet.
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excellent
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Good job
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Good job Volvo for a job well done
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Leasing companies overcharging drivers for electric cars – new study shows Leasing companies are harming the transition to electric cars through their high pricing and weak zero-emission targets, a new study by NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) finds. Leasing deals for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are being overpriced, new analysis by T&E of the used car market finds. In Europe, leasing offers for BEVs are on average 57% more expensive than their equivalent petrol models. For example, leasing an electric Peugeot 208 costs approximately €574 a month, whilst the petrol Peugeot 208 is offered at €371. Battery electric cars have similar resale value to diesel and petrol vehicles, the analysis finds. Leasing companies typically charge customers for the expected loss in value of a vehicle over the three to four year lease, so higher lease prices mean they expect BEVs to lose more of their value. But this is no longer the case. The higher leasing prices for battery electric cars are unjustified. T&E analysis of 2.7 million used car prices reveals that BEVs do not depreciate more than other types of cars. Depreciation for BEVs in Europe’s biggest markets (Germany, France and the UK) is on par with diesel and petrol. In Spain there is still a difference but the gap is closing.  The study confirms that BEVs keep more of their value over time, reflecting consumer confidence in newer models with improved technology. Consumer demand for battery electric cars, new and used, is at an all time high. Stef Cornelis, director of electric fleets at T&E said: “Today customers are being overcharged by leasing companies if they want to switch to a battery electric car. Leasing firms are too conservative when setting their monthly prices. Their rates reflect the state of play from 5 years ago. With this pricing strategy, their profits are obviously high and consumers are overpaying to go electric. At the same time, they are harming the BEV transition.” Leasing companies – with a fleet of 12 million vehicles in Europe – have an outsized role to play in the transition to battery electric cars. In 2022, they accounted for 22% of new car registrations in Europe, the study finds. Leasing companies are often owned by banks and car manufacturers, the likes of Lloyds Bank (Lex Autolease), Société Générale (ALD), BNP Paribas (Arval), Volkswagen (VW Financial Services), and Mercedes-Benz (Athlon). None of the leasing companies have targets to become fully battery electric by 2030. The ‘EV’ targets that they have set are weak and include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – which emit just as much as petrol and diesel cars. Their commitments are far behind market dynamics as large carmakers have already committed to 100% battery electric by 2030.  As a result, the leasing sector is not leading on the BEV transition. The study finds that in France and Spain, BEV uptake in the leasing sector is lower than other corporate fleets and even private households. The UK stands out as an exception where the leasing sector is leading the BEV transition with a BEV uptake of 34%. Cornelis concludes: “These giants of the auto world have gone unnoticed and are slipping through the cracks. Looking at their weak targets for battery electric vehicles, leasing companies are climate laggards and not green leaders. Unless they rapidly accelerate their electrification plans, we will struggle to supply a second-hand market that will make BEVs affordable to far more people and we further delay the decarbonisation of the transport sector.” https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/leasing-companies-overcharging-drivers-for-electric-cars-new-study/
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Indeed this is a very good idea
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Could definitely help out in markets were leasing is a big thing!
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@Jennie_849 especially for company cars markets
When Volvo's then-CEO Hakan Samuelsson declared that the firm would concentrate on electrification in the upcoming years with a target of selling a million electrified cars by 2025, Volvo established itself as somewhat of a pioneer in the auto industry. It's doing okay there—a quarter of its sales in 2021 were plug-in hybrids or battery-electric cars, and that number increased to one in three in 2022. Read more: https://thedriven-io.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/thedriven.io/2022/11/03/volvo-to-sell-electric-only-cars-in-australia-by-2026/amp/
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great climate leadership from Volvo Cars!
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Volvo is a game changer in the automotive World... Proud of you @Volvo
With a longer range and quicker charging times more and more people will opt for this alternative. Good Job Volvo! read more: https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/45831987-adf9-4116-9c25-69f17688ce6b?utm_source=url-copy&utm_medium=wdht-rn-app-share&utm_campaign=evangy13
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Technology to the world
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Overall, the climate effects of the Volvo battery cells will depend on how they are produced, used, and disposed of. It's important that the company and the industry as a whole continue to work on developing sustainable battery production, use, and disposal methods in order to minimize the environmental impact and maximize the climate benefits of EVs.
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This is great, technology has almost every solution the world needs
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The first battery cell developed for a Volvo car has now been designed and built within the framework of Volvo Cars' partnership with Northvolt. This battery cell will provide Volvo drivers with a longer range and quicker charging times. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/volvocars_volvocars-activity-7011300913248092160-ui7Q/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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Really glad to hear
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We need more alternatives to clean energy in the marketplace. That's the way to go Volvo.
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Well
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During the UN climate conference COP27, Volvo Cars participated in the COP27 Climate Hub, an on-site and digital broadcast hosted by We Don’t Have Time from Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Stuart Templar, Director of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars, joined the broadcast from Sharm El-Sheikh to talk about how a car manufacturing company can push for sustainable transport policies. Stuart reiterated that the technology for low-carbon transport is already available — what we need right now is to accelerate the adoption of these new technologies to make sure that fossil fuels are phased out in line with the science-based target of all new car sales being zero tailpipe emissions by 2040 globally, and by 2035 in leading markets. Policy direction is the way to accomplish this, and governments need to set a clear end date for the sale of vehicles powered by fossil fuels and make sure that the charging infrastructure is there to make owning an electric vehicle viable. Car companies can play an important role to help make this happen by being active and raising their voice. By being vocal about their ambitions, companies like Volvo Cars can show support to policymakers that want to implement stricter sustainability legislation. It is also important to align with organizations that amplify the right messages. Volvo was one of only two automakers that actively called for the EU to introduce a ban on the sale of new fossil-fuel vehicles from 2035. Encouragingly, a political agreement was recently reached on this. Earlier this year, Volvo Cars also decided to leave the European trade industry body ACEA because some members didn’t align with Volvo Cars’ view on climate policy. The company is instead putting its name behind campaigns like We Mean Business’s 1.5°C call or We Don’t Have Time’s We Can Do It! Stuart also mentioned that policies need to take all aspects of sustainability into account: “The transition to more sustainable transport comes in itself with sustainability-related challenges, in terms of social impact as well, particularly in the extraction of minerals and metals required in the battery supply chain. The shift to electrification has to be just. Any legislation has to bear that in mind, and the EU has a piece of legislation coming through which puts the responsibility, legally, on the companies operating within the EU to make sure that any human rights and labor rights impacts are minimized within their supply chains, and at Volvo, we are acutely conscious of that responsibility.” https://youtu.be/JHAGR_QdfXQ?t=10770 Rewatch the COP27 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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Six chances to guess the song make Heardle 80s https://heardleunlimited.io/heardle-80s-unlimited more accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. It's all about having fun with the music.
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Volvo is one of my favourite companies for its climate action!
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Zero exhaust machines that can be fueled with rooftop sunshine, the wind, geothermal or ocean energy are far far better than machines that spew pollution and constantly destroy the planet for fuel
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Decoupling from fossil fuel economies is critical to helping the people and the planet.
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This is great. Very impressive. Volvo also understands the power of corporate activism. I love this quote: “I personally think businesses have as much responsibility to lead governments as governments have to lead businesses. In many industries, companies wait for regulations before taking action. We don't have time for that.”
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Please start marketing minimalism in design as a positive.. Customers used to having a very comfortable ride with so many power assists, e.g. powered Tailgate, and very low NVH levels in the cabin etc. all add up to weight (scope 2) and higher embedded emmisions in your cars (scope 1). Humanity can shed some of the comforts for a bigger cause. It is a big thing for Volvo to change its image in this way, but I assume your marketing and engineering departments together should be able to pull it off!!