Climate Change is...
Sustainability is now as important as safety to us.
- Håkan Samuelsson, Chief Executive Volvo CarsWe have dedicated our business to help protect the lives of people both inside and outside of our cars.
We will now show the same dedication to help protect the planet.
Initiatives that make a difference
Leather-free
Our fully electric cars will be 100 per cent leather-free, starting with the introduction of our new C40 Recharge
In doing so,we are taking a stand for animal welfare. Instead of leather, we offer our customers high quality, sustainable materials madefrom bio-based and recycled sources.
Climate neutral manufacturing
Volvo Cars aim to have global climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. We are working towards this through sourcing and producing our own climate neutral energy, as well as increasing energy efficency at our plants. We are making good progress. All our European plants have run on renewable electricity since 2008, and in 2020 our global plants were powered by 51 percent climate neutral energy. Our largest Chinese plant in Chengdu recently secured a 100 percent climate neutral electricity supply.
Maximizing remanufacture
Our fully electric cars will be 100 per cent leather-free, starting with the introduction of our new C40 Recharge
In doing so,we are taking a stand for animal welfare. Instead of leather, we offer our customers high quality, sustainable materials madefrom bio-based and recycled sources.
Minimizing production waste
Our fully electric cars will be 100 per cent leather-free, starting with the introduction of our new C40 Recharge
In doing so,we are taking a stand for animal welfare. Instead of leather, we offer our customers high quality, sustainable materials madefrom bio-based and recycled sources.
An aligned retailer network
Our fully electric cars will be 100 per cent leather-free, starting with the introduction of our new C40 Recharge
In doing so,we are taking a stand for animal welfare. Instead of leather, we offer our customers high quality, sustainable materials madefrom bio-based and recycled sources.
Responsible Cobalt Sourcing
Our fully electric cars will be 100 per cent leather-free, starting with the introduction of our new C40 Recharge
In doing so,we are taking a stand for animal welfare. Instead of leather, we offer our customers high quality, sustainable materials madefrom bio-based and recycled sources.
Our commitment to setting the highest standards of sustainability in mobility.
Designed with purpose
Discover XC40 Recharge – our full electric compact SUV, designed for modern urban living and beyond.
Sustainable materials
Increasing the use of sustainable materials is just one way the XC40 Recharge helps reduce its environmental impact.
Zero compromise
The twin electric motors mean there are zero tailpipe emissions, keeping your drive as clean as possible.
A space for life
The roomy interior of the XC40 Recharge can comfortably accommodate you, your life and whoever you choose to share it with.