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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Ab Volvo's score of 67 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, AB Volvo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 294,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 228,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 66,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, AB Volvo targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold construction equipment and a 37.5% reduction from industrial and marine engines by 2034. For heavy-duty trucks and buses, the company aims for a 40% reduction in emissions per vehicle kilometre by 2030. AB Volvo's commitment to sustainability aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 291,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 260,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ab Volvo is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.