Supply chain decarbonisation
Together with our suppliers we have outlined an ambitious industry-leading strategy to eliminate the largest carbon emissions sources from the most common production materials and batteries.
Four emission “hotspots”
Through a life cycle analysis on our European production-related supply chain, we have identified four emission “hotspots”:
Batteries
Steel
Aluminium
Cast iron
these together constitute approximately 80 percent of carbon emissions arising from production materials. In electric vehicles, batteries can account for half of sourcing emissions whereas in combustion engine vehicles, steel has the greatest carbon footprint. These four hotspots are therefore the focus of Scania’s supply chain decarbonisation strategy.
GHG emissions from different material categories in % of total emissions from production phase. Valid for distribution trucks only.
Source: Scania LCA, 2021
Our 2030 target
Scania's 2030 target is to use 100 percent green batteries, 100 percent green steel, 100 percent green aluminium and 100 percent green cast iron in its production. Scania’s definition of “green” requires eliminating the main sources of emissions by utilising new technologies, green electricity and/or recycled material. In batteries, for example, access to green energy in production is decisive. In the production of flat steel, replacing coal with green hydrogen is key.
This is just the beginning of our supply chain decarbonisation journey. Together with our suppliers we are working to extend the scope of our efforts so that our strategy will eventually cover our entire supply chain.
Green battery cell technology
Through our partnership with battery developer Northvolt, we are investing in the development and commercialisation of green battery cell technology for heavy vehicles.
Secure access to green steel
As part of the work to decarbonising the supply chain Scania has invested in H2 Green Steel with a plant in the north of Sweden that is developing a process to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of steel produced by 95 percent.
