GÖTEBORG, Sweden, June 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- In the latest step on its path toward carbon
neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes
the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built
using fossil-free steel to a customer. This demonstrates the
fast-tracking of innovation to real-world solutions as companies
across the value chain come together to drive change.
The A30G articulated hauler built using fossil-free steel was
handed over by President of Volvo CE Melker
Jernberg to long-standing customer NCC today,
1 June 2022, at a ceremony hosted by
LeadIt – the Leadership Group for Industry Transition – in
conjunction with the United Nations environmental meeting
Stockholm +50. It was attended by
John Kerry, US Special Presidential
Envoy to Climate and Annika Strandhäll, Swedish Minister for
Climate.
The move comes just nine months after the company unveiled the
world's first vehicle concept using fossil-free steel, as part of
the testing of the implementation in an ordinary production
setup. While commercial introduction is expected to be gradual
with selected customers, this speedy first handover is an important
milestone in the Group's ambition to drive industry transformation
towards global climate goals. The A30G is produced at Volvo
CE's Braås facility in Sweden,
using the existing manufacturing process, with fossil-free steel
from Swedish steel company SSAB.
Melker Jernberg says: "We are
sure that to succeed in decarbonizing the construction industry,
actors in the value chain will need to collaborate and act. Thanks
to our strong partnerships with other driven and forward-thinking
companies, we are now able to lead the change towards fossil-free
construction and be the first to deliver a machine built using
fossil-free steel to a customer. Turning commitments into actions
is key to building the world we want to live in."
Tomas Carlsson, CEO and President
of NCC, says: "NCC has a firm commitment to contribute to
sustainable development. We are working determinedly and
systematically to reach that target, which includes selecting
machines that live up to our high demands. As demonstrated in this
great example, it takes strong and proactive partnerships between
several players to make the sustainable shift possible."
As part of its Science-Based Targets commitment, Volvo CE
is set to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Alongside the electrification of its machines, the company
recognizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint across
its entire value chain. This includes the raw materials used in its
products, of which steel is a major component. The production using
fossil-free steel in Volvo CE's machines and components will be
gradual and depend on aspects such as steel availability.
June 1, 2022
Journalists wanting further information, please
contact:
Åsa Alström
Head of Strategic Communications
Volvo Construction Equipment
asa.alstrom@volvo.com
+46700034384
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading
international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, and
with over 14,000 employees, it is one of the largest companies in
the industry. Volvo CE offers a wide range of products and services
in more than 140 countries through its global distribution network.
Volvo CE is part of the Volvo Group. The Volvo Group drives
prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering
trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine
and industrial applications, financing and services that increase
our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo
Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable
transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is
headquartered in Gothenburg,
Sweden, employs almost 100.000 people and serves customers
in more than 190 markets. In 2020, net sales amounted to about
SEK 338 billion (EUR 33.6 billion). Volvo shares are listed on
Nasdaq Stockholm.
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