Volvo's Journey Towards Carbon Neutrality: Transforming Manufacturing for a Greener Future

Volvo, an automotive company, is addressing its environmental impact by eliminating carbon emissions from its manufacturing facilities. Partnering with Gothenburg Energy, Volvo is transforming its truck plant into the world's first carbon dioxide-free automotive plant using wind power and biofuel. The biofuel industry is rapidly growing in Europe, turning waste into energy. Emission trading rights are becoming costly, prompting Volvo to reduce CO2 emissions globally. The company aims to achieve zero emissions, considering local factors, across its facilities in over 25 countries.

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