VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment.
The manufacturer attended a roundtable table event, held at the Swedish Embassy, and highlighted the positive impact electric construction machines can have on improving urban air quality. The event brought together leaders from Volvo CE, the City of London and influential researchers and campaign groups.
Thomas Bitter, head of the compact business unit at Volvo CE, said, “Cities like London are making great progress to improve air quality. But ignoring construction equipment in low emission policies misses a key health opportunity. Zero-emission solutions exist, but adoption is too slow. We need full value chain collaboration to break down barriers to change and speed up the shift to emission-free construction that is so essential for urban health.”
Fredrik Warneryd, CEO of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, commented, “By helping to bring together the right partners, we are proud to support Swedish solutions addressing global challenges. Volvo CE’s leadership in advancing sustainable solutions and clean air sets a powerful example for the industry and beyond. It is through partnerships like these that we can drive meaningful progress together.”
The roundtable also highlighted the results of an almost 12-week trial by Volvo CE, Transport for London (TfL) and contractor FM Conway, in which diesel machines were replaced by three zero-emission electric construction machines. The findings revealed the trial had removed nearly 8kg of NOx and NHMC (non-methane hydrocarbons) emissions from the streets.
The event concluded with a call to action for cities around the world to break down barriers and open collaboration.
