Turning words into action

Volvo Penta Sustainability

Sustainability is not only about reducing our climate footprint. It’s bigger than that. It’s also about how we handle valuable resources and how we treat each other as people. But most importantly, it’s about actions, not words. 

In the spotlight

Reducing fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90%

All Volvo Penta diesel engines run on HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) – a renewable, paraffinic fuel produced from either vegetable or animal sources. HVO can reduce fossil CO2 emissions by 90% and is suitable for both marine and industrial power systems.

Our vision

Pioneering sustainable power, productivity and experience.
Pioneering by being at the forefront of the transformation to digital, servitized and decarbonized solutions. ​ ​ Industrialized solutions, seamlessly integrated and adapted to the unique application and user needs.
Total offer with complete solutions that are environmentally, socially and financially sustainable.​
Our transformation journey to truly sustainable power solutions is the heart of what we do.​
Extending our powertrain platform with connectivity, vehicle management, automation, fleet, or operation productivity enhancements ​ – for increased efficiency and added value.​
Through new business models, services and innovations offer an experience built around the customer – adding value through a sense of desire, ease and genuine care.
Anna Müller, President of Volvo Penta
Anna Müller, President of Volvo Penta

“Working closely with our customers, we will continue to innovate for the future and stay true to our vision: Pioneering sustainable power, productivity, and experience.”


Our work towards a better future on land and at sea is constant – through our products, partnerships, and innovations
Electromobility

A new power future

At Volvo Penta, we’re fully dedicated to developing new power solutions. Fossil-free, fuel cells, alternative fuels and electromobility are the future, and we are on it. We work closely with our customers and leverage the knowledge and proven technology of the entire Volvo Group – to move towards a new power future.
Our journey

Our sustainability journey

Our dedication to developing new solutions is nothing new. We’ve always been this way. Curious. Eager. Never afraid to push the limits and explore new possibilities. Today, we combine our long history of sustainable innovation with a keen eye on the future. 
Targets

Clear targets towards sustainability

Discover all Volvo Penta’s sustainability targets and how they contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2020, together with Volvo Group, Volvo Penta signed up to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) to set clear targets in line with leading climate science. Learn more about the entire Volvo Group’s work within sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Our path to net-zero emissions

Climate

- By 2050, we will emit zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire supply chain – from raw materials to finished products.
- By 2030, we will reduce emissions resulting from our plants and logistics by 50%.
- By 2034, we will reduce absolute emissions by 37.5%, including emissions from our operations, products and transport.
Efficiency & Circularity

Resources

- We will grow our exchange, reuse and remanufacturing business by 2025.
- We will systematically phase out the use of potentially hazardous substances and materials and those from conflict-affected or high-risk areas.
- We will transform two main operation sites to zero waste to landfill by 2025 and all main operation sites by 2030.
Safety & Human rights

People

- We will strive to realize our vision of zero fatalities, zero injuries and ultimately zero accidents resulting from Volvo Penta products
- We will develop and implement equal and attractive working conditions for all employees
- We will continue to investment in the health and wellbeing of our employees and create a healthy psychosocial working environment
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