End poverty in all its form everywhere
SDG 1 – No poverty
Reliable and effective transport systems are a prerequisite for inclusive development and poverty alleviation.
Bus Rapid Transit systems (BRT) is an example of a transport system that positively contributes to economic and social development while being an environmentally smart solution to issues such as congestion or pollution.
Scania is helping to establish a new BRT system in the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire: a major project that will help create jobs, improve mobility and provide cleaner transport.
A BRT system would improve public transport in the country’s economic capital Abidjan and enable more efficient, shorter commutes for the city’s population. In turn, this would have a very positive impact on the economic development of the city and its surrounding area, as well as the quality of life of Abidjan’s five million inhabitants.
The consortium behind the project includes the Swedish Government, Swedfund, Scania, WSP, Business Sweden and Ivorian stakeholders. The pre-study was initiated and funded by Swedfund, the state-owned Swedish organisation that aims to reduce poverty through sustainable business investments.
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Pushing for biofuel – Italian logistics company invests in 70 biomethane trucks
31 May 2024 With the introduction of 70 new Scania gas trucks for biomethane, Italian logistics company CST Logistica Trasporti continues its push towards sustainable transport. “With this project we improve the environmental performance not only of our company, but also of our customers,” says Lisa Scarpa, the company’s sustainability manager. -
ALBA's sustainable waste management with Scania electric trucks
22 May 2024 ALBA W&H Smart City Pte Ltd, a public waste collector in Singapore, plays a significant role in the country’s recycling and waste management. They’ve implemented innovative solutions in sustainable waste management by deploying Scania electric trucks in the Woodlands-Yishun sector for general waste and recycling collection. -
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Wind turbine triumph - Chi Deh’s unwavering trust in Scania trucks
11 Mar 2024 In Taiwan's wind energy sector, Chi Deh relies on Scania trucks for intricate wind turbine projects. For decades, Scania trucks have provided robust power and reliability, serving a pivotal role for precision in engineering operations. -
What life is like at Scania - meet David and Christine
20 Feb 2024 To work at a big, global company – what’s that really like? Meet David and Christine, Scania employees developing the system in the electric vehicle that communicates with the charger. They tell you about their world, and there may be a lot more fun in their everyday challenges than you think.