Volvo Car
Volvo Car Corporation, commonly known as Volvo Cars, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a pioneer in safety and innovation within the automotive industry. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Volvo Cars focuses on producing premium vehicles that combine advanced technology with sustainable practices. Renowned for its commitment to safety, Volvo Cars offers a range of products, including sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles, all designed with cutting-edge features and a Scandinavian design ethos. The company has made significant strides towards electrification, aiming for 50% of its global sales to be fully electric by 2025. With numerous accolades for safety and design, Volvo Cars continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in the automotive sector.
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Volvo Car's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Volvo Car Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 40,892,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 59,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 40,827,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 24,390,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were about 42,677,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 73,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 9,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 42,595,000,000 kg CO2e. Volvo Car Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company commits to a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per vehicle kilometre by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data for Volvo Car Group is cascaded from its parent company, Volvo Car AB (publ.), reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its corporate family.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 111,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 131,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,347,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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