AB Volvo 2008 SR
The report highlights Volvo Group's commitment to sustainable transport solutions, focusing on economic, environmental, and social responsibility. Key achievements in 2008 include the launch of the first commercially viable hybrid bus and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at Mack Trucks by 32% per unit since 2003. The company also became the coordinator for the BioDME project to demonstrate biomass-based fuel technology. Despite the global financial crisis, Volvo maintained its presence in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and continued its focus on employee satisfaction and diversity.
Company: AB Volvo
Sector: Industrials
Country: Sweden
Year: 2008
Type: SR
Pages: 38
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AB Volvo
Sustainability Report
The report highlights Volvo Group's commitment to sustainable transport solutions, focusing on economic, environmental, and social responsibility. Key achievements in 2008 include the launch of the first commercially viable hybrid bus and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at Mack Trucks by 32% per unit since 2003. The company also became the coordinator for the BioDME project to demonstrate biomass-based fuel technology. Despite the global financial crisis, Volvo maintained its presence in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and continued its focus on employee satisfaction and diversity.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
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Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees