“green” projects from 2030 to 2040

It’s easy to say sustainable mobility. Less urgent, however, is developing a concrete example of sustainability, that is, the concept of respecting the needs of the present, but at the same time paying attention to the needs of tomorrow’s users. Among the automakers that have a long eye, one brand is leading the way and that is the historic brand name Volvo. Historically, but projected by the heart, mind and nervous system (read: the payment network) in the coming decades. Volvo insists decarbonisationit is carbon neutralityit is cycle of each process. And it’s not always easy to follow the flow of the conversation. From time to time, therefore, Volvo makes a move to take stock. This time around, everything sounds a little clearer.

Sustainability, Volvo’s “total” approach

FROM WORDS TO FACT Sustainability is a term that encompasses the entire universe of good intentions and the actions that transform those intentions into solutions. Sustainability, for Volvo, is a word that when read lightly hides many other expressions: how responsible investmentsmall industrial production, health and safety of workersthe use of sustainable materials, moral behavior. All these values ​​that must be converted to one effective management of the entire production chain, from the extraction of raw materials to the recycling of materials at the end of their life cycle.pass through the markets vehicles with low environmental impact (but also nice to drive and with low running costs).

Michele Crisi (right) speaking at the Urban Mobility Summit 2024

COST/PROFIT “In recent years, sustainability has moved from the level of individual responsibility to that of corporate responsibility,” he explains. Michele CrisciPresident Volvo Italia carguest of Urban Mobility Conference held in Milan in conjunction with the first G7 Travel. “In accordance with the requirements associated with the energy transition, Sustainability has also been an opportunity for incredible development for companies that have always made it a brand value, as is the case with Volvo. Playing the role of a modern company in the changing world of mobility in terms of sustainability, Volvo is ensuring a sustainable future as well“.

Mobility Innovation Destination Torslanda: il laboratorio naturale

ENGLISH PAINTING From concept to reality. There are two shared projects that Volvo is involved in, which are more symbolic Gothenburg Green City Areathe area where the Swedish city Municipality tests new vehicle technologies and infrastructure, within the zero-emission transport project by 2030. There is no less innovation of the project. Mobility Innovation Destination Torslandaan experimental center designed to develop emerging technologies (wireless car charging, two-way charging between the Internet and an electric car. car-to-grid, autonomous driving performance, etc.) in an environment that simulates the conditions of a hypothetical future society, rather than in a more traditional laboratory. Projects at home, but not only.

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VOLVO NEIGHBORHOOD “Our company – explains Crisci – is very focused on the theme of the change of the urban environment and the mobility associated with it. In this sense, what Volvo Car Italia has implemented is an indication Milanoin the neighborhood of A new door where is it Volvo Studio Milancone ELEC3Cityour service sharing a neighbor’s electric car. It is said that the relationship between cars in the city is impossible: we want to show that the opposite can be true and that this can be measured in tons of CO.2 to save.”

Volvo Elec3City, more than just car sharing

HORIZON 2040 So let’s measure Volvo’s efforts towards sustainable mobility. Goals, do we have them? Yes and very ambitious. How to reduce CO emissions2 for cars -75%compared to 2018 levels -40% il energy consumption of the company’s operational activities for a medium car. Get it 30% of recycled content average across the group, where new car models will have at least 35% recycled content. Reduce Water consumption as part of operational activities -50%, on average, by car. Reuse or recycle at least 99% of all waste from the company’s operating activities. Until it is clear that, in the intention, aa circular company with a neutral effect on the weather and 2040.

Volvo, the key word is sustainable production (360 degrees)

MEDIUM TERM BUDGET Since presenting its sustainability strategy in 2019, Volvo has made great strides. The 69% from operational activities of the organization now it depends neutral energy from a climate perspective, compared to 55% in 2019, when the climate manufacturing facilities worldwide they arrived 100% of the use of weatherproof electricitycompared to 80% in 2019. Since 2018, Volvo has reduced CO2 emissions for cars -19%. Welcome 25% of allaluminum Of Volvo EX30 recycled and about 17% of all metal and plastic in a car also comes from recycled sources.

Volvo EX30, the “greenest” Volvo ever

BEFORE CLASS already, EX30, car andlow carbon footprint than any other Volvo: from the extraction and refining of raw materials to the end of their use, a total of 23 tons per 200,000 km, or about 60% less than the XC40 with a combustion engine. The EX30’s dual ”urban” and ”green” appeal was also recognized by the award World Urban Car 2024awarded at the New York International Auto Show.

THE MAN AT THE STATION For Volvo, in any case, sustainability does not only mean respecting the environment. And also respect for employees: in Volvo, the casualty rate (LTCR) is equal to 0.07, the value above the sector. The goal is to further reduce this index and reach 0.02 for 2030. Sustainability is a refusal, a mantra, an obsession for Volvo. Volvo provides an example, with the task of drawing inspiration for each actor in society (private citizens, industry, institutions).