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VOLVO PENTA AND SUSTAINABILITY
At Volvo Penta, 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. Because this is how we will discover the sustainable solutions of tomorrow. Both on land and at sea.
2005
With the Inboard Performance System (IPS), Volvo Penta was the first company in the world to provide our customers with “fly-by-wire” technology. This was a true game-changer. IPS made the boat faster, stronger, quieter, and easier to handle. But most importantly, it made boating cleaner by lowering fuel consumption by up to 30%.
2011
With changes in fuel, ventilation systems, working tools, lighting systems, and environmental training – operations at the Volvo Penta engine plant in Vara, Sweden became 100% carbon neutral.
Engine plant in Vara
2014
Volvo Penta joins the the WWF Climate Savers program. The program aims to encourage businesses and industries to make pledges to help reduce their impact on the environment. Our commitment was expanded in 2019 and is ongoing.
Committing to the Climate Savers program
2016
To reduce the environmental impact of our products, Volvo Penta in 2016 approved the use of hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) in all of our diesel engines. By making the switch to HVO fuel, CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 90%.
2016
Volvo Penta broadened the IPS system to all D8 engines on the commercial market. The upgraded system was lighter, more streamlined, and featured improved hydrodynamics, which led to excellent fuel efficiency.
Development of the IPS
2018
When the United Nation Environment Programme launched the Clean Seas campaign, Volvo Penta instantly became a supporter. Our goal was to boost engagement in the campaign and highlight the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans.
2019
Actions are taken in electric-driving technology to enhance our electrified solutions for industrial and marine applications. We investigate electric driveline solutions to help power the next generation of Volvo Penta products including securing, testing and evaluating. This is the foundation on which the electromobility solutions we offer today are based.
Electromobility
2021
When other suppliers didn’t accept HVO fuel in their vehicle warranty, we revised our terms to support the RoRo Terminal in Gothenburg and their decision to switch to 100% HVO fuel. We are committed to alternative fuels and HVO is approved in all Volvo Penta diesel engines.
Supporting the RoRo Terminal in Gothenburg
2021
Volvo Penta set its own targets to align with the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement. To ensure complete transparency in our research and results, we’re committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.
THE FUTURE
We’re proud of our achievements, but we’re not content. This is just the beginning. To read more about ongoing work within sustainability and other news from the world of Volvo Penta, please visit our newsroom.
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