In 2025, Volvo Car conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 141,419a | 222,061a |
Total Waste Recovered | 125,591a | 203,030a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 8,981a | 11,846a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 11,886a | 12,946a |
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In 2025, Volvo Car generated a total of 141,419metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 88.81% of Volvo Car's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.19% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Volvo Car reported a total waste generation of 141,419 metric tonnes, of which 88.81% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Volvo Car has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2025, Volvo Car's total waste generation has decreased by 36.32%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a
Over the same period, Volvo Car's waste recovery rate decreased by 2.87%.a
In 2025, Volvo Car generated a total of 141,419 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 6.35% of Volvo Car's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.93.65% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2025, Volvo Car's total waste generation has decreased by 36.32%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a
Overall, Volvo Car's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a
In 2025, Volvo Car reported that 8,981 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.35% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (56.12%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Volvo Car has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a