VOLVO EVs

Volvo Cars’ commitment to all-out electrification in 2017 has been recognized by the United Nations and other global environmental non-profit groups for its ground-breaking electrification strategy. 

Even before sustainability became trendy in the automotive sphere, Volvo was already leading the pack in its efforts to curb its carbon footprint. Recognizing that cars are part of the ecological problem, Volvo owned up to its responsibility and started its journey to becoming climate neutral. 

“We recognize that we, as a mobility provider, are part of the climate change problem. However, we at Volvo also know that we can do our share and be part of the solution,” shares Volvo Philippines president and CEO Atty. Alberto Arcilla. 

Volvo Philippines was the first car brand to launch plug-in hybrid variants and was the first to receive the Smart and Safer Mobility Award at the first-ever Europa Awards in 2021. Organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), this award recognized the local dealer’s efforts to educate the market about the impact and benefits of electrification thru its sustainability forums titled Volvo Fika Talks.

Volvo globally launched its first electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge in 2021. Locally, Volvo Philippines supported this global effort with a range of boost hybrids introduced in the Volvo XC40, XC60, XC90, and S90 models last year, making it the first luxury car brand in the country to transition to an all-electrified offer. The new, fully electric EX90 launched at the tail-end of 2022 also signaled a new era for Volvo Cars. This year, Volvo Philippines is set to introduce two pure electric vehicles to boost its electrified line-up further. 

“It is good that the automotive industry is following Volvo’s lead in making significant steps to address current mobility concerns. Volvo Cars is acknowledged for our industry-leading commitment to an electric future. In line with this, locally, we will once again move the brand forward towards its vision by introducing two pure electric vehicles in the second half of 2023,” added Atty. Arcilla.

Volvo is also a founding member of the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The UN also recognizes the Swedish car company as a LEAD member, a group of the most committed, engaged, and ambitious companies within the Global Compact. A founding member of the Global Compact, Volvo Cars is one of only 44 LEAD companies out of 9,500 members – and one of only two car makers.