Volvo CE Leads Customers Towards Carbon Neutrality with CO2 Reduction Program

Taking advantage of the breadth of its existing solutions and services, Volvo CE has developed a step-by-step approach with the CO₂ Reduction Program to help customers realize their own unique goals toward carbon neutrality. There is no one-size-fits-all solution and every customer’s business is different, which is why these tailored solutions offer a practical way to make significant improvements to how machines are used on-site today and in the future.

CO₂ REDUCTION IN FOUR STEPS

The CO₂ Reduction Program is designed to be easily integrated into customer’s plans, while maintaining required levels of profitability and productivity, and is based on four simple steps:

1. Insights – Volvo CE starts by understanding where the customer currently is in terms of carbon emissions and establishing a baseline to compare against. Using telematics data from connected machines, Volvo CE determines the CO₂ footprint for all machines on-site – no matter the brand. Mapping this data then allows the customer to visualize the impact of carbon reduction changes over time.
2. Analyze – The experts at Volvo CE analyze the customer’s machine data and conduct a site study to understand how the material flow, fleet composition, and operator behavior affects the emissions on their site(s). Volvo CE then illustrates where improvements can be made and what actions need to be taken to reduce CO₂ /ton. Using Volvo Site Simulation, the experts reveal to the customer the impact of these improvements to help motivate real change.
3. Improve – After identifying the specific actions required, Volvo CE helps the customer to implement them. This will vary from customer to customer, but Volvo CE supports key services such as Eco Operator training and other efficiency services such as Efficient Load Out – or plans a smooth transition towards electric machines.
4. Sustain – At this stage, the customer will already start seeing the rewards of their efforts, both economically and environmentally. However, the final step is for Volvo CE to support in sustain these efforts, by continuously monitoring the CO₂ level over time, to make sure that the improvements reduce emissions and customers do not slip back into old habits. Volvo CE will also look for new ways to reduce emissions even further in the future.

LEADING THE WAY. TOGETHER

This customer program is one of many initiatives devised by Volvo CE for the needed transformation within the construction industry. The company has set an industry-leading target to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 – with a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions across its own operations and a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions across product use as early as 2030.

In 2013, Volvo CE introduced the world’s first carbon-neutral construction equipment production facility in Braås, Sweden – which recently built the world’s first vehicle made of fossil-free steel – and in addition, currently offers the largest range of electric machines.

Volvo CE encourages customers to find out how they can elevate their efforts to reach net-zero or take the first step on their sustainability journey today by contacting their local dealer or visiting the Volvo CO₂ Reduction Program.

Source: Volvo CE