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Recyclable products
The Volvo Group’s products are largely recyclable, since
by weight they consist of almost 85% metal, mostly iron,
steel and aluminum. The additional materials are mainly
plastic, rubber and material from electronics compo-
nents. There are disassembly stations where trucks,
buses and construction machines can be disassembled
for re-use of some product parts and recycling of others.
The photo shows remanufacturing within Volvo Con-
struction Equipment Reman.
Smart vehicles
90% of all traffic accidents arise from the human fac-
tor. Smart vehicles with active safety systems that
communicate with other vehicles and the surrounding
infrastructure enable the driver to be liberated from
monotonous tasks and instead create the possibility
for the driver to focus his or her attention where it is
really needed. With advanced technology for detec-
tion, electronic surveillance of transportation and
electronic document management, drivers, vehicles
and cargo can be better protected against crime.
An attractive employer
The Volvo Group’s success hinges on having moti-
vated and engaged employees, who are willing to
take an active part in the Group’s development and
future. Therefore, The Group invests in the develop-
ment, health and wellbeing of its employees. The
Volvo Group also strives for a company culture in
which employees are encouraged to develop and
seek out new challenges in their careers.
Building
the future ...
Population growth, a rapidly growing middle class
and increased purchasing power leads to larger
numbers of people increasing their consumption.
Mankind is utilizing an increasing amount of land,
water and other resources. More efficient use of
resources is required and the recovery of a greater
proportion of material is becoming increasingly
important to secure future access to material.
Shortage of natural
resources and raw material
Traffic and road safety is becoming increasingly
important as demands on transportation increases.
The subject is a high priority for governments and
institutions the world over. In the future, the focus on
safety in a broader sense will continue to increase.
This will impact the security of drivers, vehicles and
goods.
Safety and security
For many years, interest has waned for education
and careers in the fields of mathematics, natural
sciences and engineering in some developed
countries while interest has grown in some
emerging markets. The need, however, for com-
petent employees with these types of specialist
skills will increase as the products and services
are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Competent labor
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