People sustainability
Scania works to manage impact and support people throughout our value chain, from our own employees to our suppliers, customers and communities. Scania is actively working to develop a clearer understanding of the human rights risks associated with our activities and to establish tools and processes to manage these risks.
Our people
Our people sustainability work starts with our own employees. During 2019, we carried out an assessment of labour condition standards across all Scania entities. Based on this we defined minimum standards for all employees globally, collectively known as the Scania People Perspective.
For Scania, meaningful social dialogue is central when it comes to being a successful and sustainable company as well as making the transition just in the shift towards a sustainable transport system. Scania continuously improves in this area, and is an active member in the multi-stakeholder partnership Global Deal.
Scania has an impact on a large number of people through our supply chain. We also recognise that important human rights risks are found in our raw material supply chains. In 2020 we will continue to develop our raw material due diligence system created with our partners in the Volkswagen Group and through our industry alliance Drive Sustainability.
Transparency and cooperation are key for promoting positive change throughout our supply chain and we expect our business partners to take responsibility together with us.
Customers and transport users
Sustainable transport solutions improve life for users and contributes to social development. We are helping our customers address challenges, such as cities and suburbs suffering from the effects of badly-planned transportation systems: air and noise pollution, congestion, road safety and unequal access to transport. We also engage in dialogue with stakeholders to ensure that the transport system evolves in a way that is socially sustainable. One example is our work on fair transport in our logistics network where we work in partnerships to improve working conditions for drivers.
Communities
Scania strives to ensure our business has a positive impact in communities around the world where we do business. We operate in countries where protection of human rights is weak, and we understand this requires more of our ability to manage human rights impact through our tools and processes.
Scania’s employees are passionate about making a contribution to society, and we support a number of initiatives in which our employees take part. This includes the Together programme, a mentorship initiative set up in partnership with international aid organisation War Child to support young refugees. Through the programme, Scania employees become mentors to newly arrived young people, helping them feel included in society and giving an introduction to working life.
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Responsible sourcing
A proactive approach in relationships with suppliers and collaboration in sector-wide initiatives are tools that drive positive development across the whole value chain and minimise risk of environmental and human rights issues. -
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Sustainable logistics
Scania aims to be the benchmark in sustainable logistics. With different demands and continuously improving the flows in our supply chain, we eliminate waste, become more energy-efficient while improving the logistic process. -
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Transport and the agenda 2030
The World has united around 17 sustainable development goals, for all people and all sectors of society. Scania’s contribution to the achievement of these goals is to translate them into sustainable business solutions. -
02 Jun 2020
Policies and documents
Transparency and openness are important for Scania. On this page you can find documents and policies related to sustainability. -
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Life at Scania
Scania offers employees an exciting future, with the opportunity to work together to develop more sustainable transport solutions all over the world.
News
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27 Apr 2020
Biogas gives Finnish operator an edge
When Kuopio Municipality in Finland tendered refuse collection, Urbaser’s Finnish subsidiary was in pole position for the contract. Urbaser had the advantage of offering its services using six Scania’s biogas trucks, which was decisive. -
30 Mar 2020
Scania Ecolution for optimal uptime and fuel consumption
K.C. Kwang & Sons delivers fresh produce in a high-pressure delivery environment. Reliability and economy are two key factors for the company. -
05 Feb 2020
Scania helps to monitor pollutants and stop forest fires
Air pollution is a major problem in Chile, and in recent years, the country has also suffered some major forest fires, which only make the air quality even worse. -
22 Jan 2020
Sustainable deliveries to McDonald’s in Finland
HAVI is using Scania biogas trucks for deliveries to McDonald’s in Finland. -
20 Jan 2020
How does a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck work?
Electrification, automation and various hybrid and alternative fuel solutions are already attracting a lot of attention. However, one possibility that has been overshadowed in comparison is hydrogen fuel cell technology. -
20 Dec 2019
Barilla switches to Scania liquefied gas trucks for food distribution
The world leader in pasta, Barilla, produces more than 1.9 million tonnes of food per year at its 28 production sites. Now the company will use 50 Scania liquefied gas trucks for its distribution in Italy. -
17 Dec 2019
Scania Maroc leads the way in sustainable business
Scania Maroc is a shining example of where increasingly sustainable business operations are being combined with growing truck and bus sales. -
12 Dec 2019
Night-time deliveries save time and slash emissions
Night-time deliveries in Stockholm made possible through driving in a silent electric mode significantly reduce delivery times, resulting in lower emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. -
06 Dec 2019
Scania Danmark offers customers trial rentals of biogas truck
Scheme aims to boost uptake of here and now, fossil-free transport solution. -
22 Oct 2019
See Paris on the world’s first open-top gas bus
Visitors to Paris can now enjoy a trip through the City of Light in the world’s first gas-powered open top sightseeing bus. With Paris’ aim to be in the forefront of climate efforts, the Scania bus offers a cleaner alternative.