Volvo Cars powers factory in Chengdu with 100% renewable power

This change is estimated to reduce the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions by more than 11,000 tonnes per year

The Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Chengdu, China is now powered by 100% renewable electricity, taking the company’s global renewable electricity mix in its manufacturing network to 80%.

This change is estimated to reduce the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions by more than 11,000 tonnes per year.

The company’s largest plant in China will be powered with 65% hydropower, while the remainder will come from solar, wind and other renewable sources.

Javier Varela, Head of Industrial Operations and Quality, said: “Securing a fully renewable electricity supply for our largest plant in China is a significant milestone and underlines our commitment to taking concrete, meaningful action.”

Volvo Cars has an ambition to reach climate-neutral manufacturing by 2025.

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