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 figure includes 59,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 40,827,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses emissions from the use of sold products, among other categories. Volvo Car Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per vehicle kilometre from the use of sold products by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The emissions data for 2023 showed a total of approximately 42,677,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 73,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 9,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The trend indicates a commitment to reducing emissions over time, with a notable focus on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Volvo Car Group's climate strategy is cascaded from its parent company, Volvo Car AB (publ.), ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in the automotive industry.
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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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