Mapping what matters
In recognition of our changing business environment, as well as our commitment to sustainability and responsibility, Scania conducts a materiality analysis. This is done to understand where our biggest impacts are and what the most important areas for our stakeholders are, to improve how we do business
Understanding what’s important
Scania’s materiality analysis is part of the company’s strategic work and continuous improvement philosophy. We continuously engage with our stakeholders, including our partners, suppliers and customers, to understand our impact and to find out what they believe are the most important subjects facing the transport industry as a whole and Scania as a company. Stakeholder engagement is conducted on an overarching level through the yearly strategy process, through strategic partnerships, as well as within our strategy roadmaps and certain areas such as human rights salience review and the environmental management system. Scania’s approach to materiality is based on three areas: impact, risk and science. Material areas or issues for Scania are therefore always based on where and how big our impacts are, where the risk for negative impacts lays and how it can be mitigated. Our assessments are to the greatest extent possible externally validated and based on the latest science.
Method
Different steps have been taken each year to further improve our analyses and understanding. During 2020 Scania’s new strategy was rolled out, where sustainability is placed at the core of the business strategy. Prioritised areas are decarbonisation, circular business and people sustainability. Development within these areas are followed up in dialogue with stakeholders. The prioritised areas are approved by management through the yearly strategy process.
2021 and 2022 the strategy has been further tested and developed together with stakeholders on different levels in the company as well as externally.
Findings
The latest findings show that while the topics that for some years now have been part of Scania’s material areas still are valid we can see that the agenda is shaped by global influences such as the Agenda 2030, push for more transparency, life cycle impact, due diligence and introduction of more legislation. These different trends are impacting on our ways of working within each area. We can also see new and emerging areas that will need to be integrated in ongoing processes and ways of working.
This year’s exercise show that our focus areas are in line with our stakeholders’ expectations. The division below is based on our strategic focus areas.
Scania's material areas:
People sustainability: human rights, diversity and inclusion, responsible sourcing, business ethics.
Environment and decarbonisation: sustainable transport, emissions and resource efficiency along the value chain (water, energy, waste.
Value chain and circular business: Supply and value chain emissions, Business development, Innovation and Partnerships.
Emerging areas that we see are gaining importance and influencing the above areas is the social effects of sustainable transport, just transition, sustainability due diligence, climate risk and biodiversity.
The highlighted areas can be found throughout our annual and sustainability report and on our webpage, where we describe our actions and ways of working to meet our stakeholders’ expectations.
Future focus
Scania will continue to develop the process for materiality analyses during the coming years, to further integrate it into regular interactions with stakeholders to be able to tap into their expectations on a more continuous and structured basis. The materiality analyses will also be further integrated and connected with Scania’s strategy and risk process as well as the connection to financial materiality will be expanded. The conclusions we draw from these interactions will guide our priorities, not only in the sustainability area, but more importantly, in our business plans and strategic direction.
News
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25 May 2023
First Duo Trailer combination on renewable fuels in Spain
The new Industrial logistics and supply chain management company Sesé and Scania have put the first Spanish truck with a Duo Trailer concept, powered by renewable fuel into circulation. -
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Why rethinking logistics can play a key role in preparing for autonomous and electrified vehicles.
The transport industry can benefit from rethinking transport and logistics operations, and the Scania Ventures Logistics team helps Scania’s customers prepare for a world of autonomous and electrified vehicles. -
21 Mar 2023
Scania’s electric truck runs steady on the roads in South Africa
As a global transport solutions provider, Scania has rolled out electric trucks and buses on four continents thus far. In August 2022, time had come for South African retail company Shoprite Group to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its fleet. And, thanks to a signage that absorb particles when exposed to light, it will also glow in the dark! -
10 Feb 2023
Digital solution enables easy follow-up of renewable fuels
Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck's usage of renewable fuels. Combining data from Scania Fleet Management Portal enriched with Neste's fuel emission data, the solution provides Scania’s fleet management customers with accurate, up-to-date data. -
05 Dec 2022
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Public bus operator, Moventis TCC Pamplona, Spain, has acquired thirteen brand new gas buses from Scania – to run on biomethane only. -
25 Aug 2022
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22 Apr 2022
Towards a more circular production in Scania Oskarshamn
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08 Apr 2022
Scania takes part in hydrogen project
Scania is currently working on a project to develop an initial 20 fuel cell electric trucks with Cummins Inc, that will run on green hydrogen in HyTrucks project. -
21 Dec 2021
Scania’s commitment to electrification – our initiatives so far
Scania is driving the transition to zero emission vehicles. We are series-producing fully electric vehicles and actively testing heavier duty electric trucks in customer operations. This transformation is being enabled by rapid improvements in battery technology, and electric trucks will soon have the range necessary for widespread use in long-haul applications. -
10 Dec 2021
Seamless gearshifts with Scania’s new hybrid powertrain
It is silent, soft and smooth. Also, it is good for both the urban environment and the fuel economy. Holmlunds Åkeri has field tested a Scania P 250 PHEV with the new hybrid powertrain.