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Ab Volvo

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Ab Volvo, commonly known as Volvo Group, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a key player in the automotive and transport industries, with a strong focus on commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines. Volvo Group is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products including trucks, buses, and construction machinery that prioritise safety and environmental performance. With a significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering advancements in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. As a market leader, Volvo Group continues to set industry standards, driven by a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the global transport and construction sectors.

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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ab Volvo's score of 78 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ab Volvo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AB Volvo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 209,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 249,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. This represents a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 228,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 66,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 272,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). AB Volvo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the targets include a 30% reduction from the use of sold construction equipment and a 40% reduction per vehicle kilometre for heavy-duty trucks and buses by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect AB Volvo's commitment to achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and product lifecycle. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the automotive industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ab Volvo's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ab Volvo is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ab Volvo is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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