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Group Ambition To Reduce Carbon Emission to 50% By 2030 | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Volvo Trucks in the Middle East and Turkey have a clear commitment to address and reduce their carbon footprint. This is not only with the products Volvo sells but also through all business functions and processes, said Kivanc Karayol, Market Director & Electromobility Champion, Volvo Group.
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In an exclusive interview with Sustainability Middle East (SME), Mr. Karayol said that Volvo Trucks Middle East and Turkey are aligned with the Group's ambitions of reducing carbon emissions to 50% by 2030 and having a net-zero carbon emissions level by 2050.
"We are committed to driving and propelling a fundamental breakthrough in electrification. However, sustainability is not only about electromobility. For our market-leading product offerings, we also invest in the research and development of alternative fuels. We offer products that use the latest technology, not only in electromobility but also in hydrogen, LNG, biodiesel, etc.," he added.
According to the report, Volvo Energy focuses on making products that allow batteries to be used again and again.
From the development of charging and infrastructure solutions to the refurbishing, reusing, and recycling of state-of-the-art batteries that power Volvo Group products.
Mr. Karayol further said, "We aim to connect the beginning with the end, going from a linear business model to a circular one. As we are leading in the field of electromobility, we do have some challenges that we strive to bridge daily.
"We have regular discussions with government organizations, privately owned companies, charging infrastructure suppliers, and our own local business partners to create awareness among all stakeholders.
Mr. Karayol concluded, "I am extremely happy to be part of this journey that shapes the future that everyone of us wants to live."