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Volvo Group a part of the society

The Volvo Group’s vision is to be valued as the world’s leading supplier of commercial transport solutions. Transports are essential for development and our responsibility is to develop transport solutions that reduce negative environmental impact while contributing to social development.

Our Corporate values – quality, safety and environmental care – are the foundation of all our activities.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the Volvo Group means to be a good corporate citizen and aim to contribute to sustainable
development by taking social, ethical, economic and environmental responsibility for our business within our sphere of influence.
Our Code of Conduct guides our business operations as regards appropriate business behavior.

Sustainable development means that our business shall comprise the three dimensions of environmental, social and economic
development. It is about striving to meet the needs of present generations without compromising the possibility of future generations to meet their needs. The Volvo Group’s CSR work is carried out at three levels, entailing three different roles:

  • Local actor with focus on our impact as employer and on the local society
  • A provider of commercial transport solutions  ith focus on sustainable mobility
  • A global corporation that contributes to global development by sharing knowledge, working in partnerships with customers, business partners, authorities, and other stakeholders.

 

The Volvo Group takes a holistic approach to sustainable development by delivering long-term profitability and value. This is a
combination of taking responsibility for what we are doing and the lead in quality, safety and environmental care.

The Volvo Group’s corporate values and commitment to sustainable development are, and will continue to be, reflected, promoted
and implemented in Group policies, decisions and actions.

The Volvo Group is dedicated to a longterm engagement for people and society and shall be the most attractive partner for our stakeholders.

The Volvo Group shall make a difference, by combining our efforts and strategies on continuous technical progress, human willpower
and creativity.

The Volvo Group shall engage in an open dialogue with our stakeholders, aiming at enhancing sustainable transport solutions.
The Volvo Group shall develop business with integrity, and stand for trust through compliance, governance and transparency.

The Volvo Group’s aim with our CSR work is to contribute to sustainable development.

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