Since 1 January, all Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) production sites have been powered entirely by renewable electricity, marking a key step toward the company’s climate-neutral production goal by 2040.
The Hanover-Stöcken plant, where all variants of the all-electric ID Buzz are produced for global markets, transitioned to green electricity at the start of the year. Volkswagen Poznań plants, which produce models like the Caddy and Crafter, have been using renewable energy since 2019.
The Września facility, known for its Crafter production, has made significant strides toward self-sufficiency. In September 2024, its photovoltaic system, spanning 22 hectares with a 15.2 MW capacity, generated enough electricity to power the plant’s operations entirely for the first time.
Karl Bernqvist, responsible for sustainability at VWCV, emphasized the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and conserving resources. “The switch to green electricity at the Hanover plant is another important step toward sustainable and environmentally friendly production at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles,” he stated.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, alongside the broader Volkswagen Group, has accelerated its climate-neutrality timeline, aiming for fully sustainable production by 2040—ten years ahead of its original target.
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