Focusing on protecting the climate and the environment
Most of our greenhouse gas emissions are generated during the usage phase of our products. That’s why MAN is expanding its fleet of battery-driven electric vehicles and is committed to the rapid expansion of the required charging infrastructure. But we are also committed to achieving net zero emissions in our production processes.
OUR GOALS
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Climate-friendlier products
With effect from 2040, no MAN commercial vehicles should be powered by fossil fuels.
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More sustainable production
By implementing a circular economy, MAN aims to further reduce its carbon footprint.
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Low-carbon mobility
We back climate-friendly solutions in the fields of transport and logistics as well as employee mobility.
MAN en route to zero emissions
MAN’s product strategy can be summarised as pursuing a shift away from diesel and towards eco-friendly drives for trucks, buses and vans. By 2030, up to 90 per cent of all new buses and 50 per cent of all new MAN trucks should be battery-powered.
Find out more about zero emissions at MANCorporate policy on energy, climate, and environmental protection
MAN Truck & Bus' global corporate policy on energy, climate, and environmental protection reflects its awareness of and responsibility toward the environment, society, and future generations. MAN Truck & Bus recognizes the need to actively contribute to climate and environmental protection and to promote sustainable energy use. These principles define clear strategies for reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainable development.
More about the policyPowering the Green Transformation
The product range from our MAN Engines business unit includes innovative drives for agricultural and construction machinery, vessels and special-purpose vehicles, and energy production. With its environmentally friendly bridging technologies, this business unit began contributing towards reducing carbon emissions at an early stage. We are constantly expanding this contribution, backing a variety of technologies to help achieve our decarbonisation goals.
Find out more about MAN EnginesClimate-neutral production as a target
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50 percent
of CO2 emissions in production are to be avoided by 2025 (compared to 2015).
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95 percent
of CO2 emissions in production by 2030 (compared to 2015).
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5 percent
of CO2 emissions in production are then offset by compensation measures.
Specific measures on-site
MAN has a global network of ultra-modern production sites. All of these have a certified eco-management system in accordance with international standard ISO 14001. The plants in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter and Krakow are also involved in the European Union’s Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which sets additional requirements of the eco management system.
We have also taken countless measures to expand the procurement of renewable energy at our sites. To this end, we not only generate some of our energy ourselves, but we are also expanding our use of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), to purchase renewable energies directly from the plant operators.
Our locations and their environmental declarationsBattery recycling: raw materials for new products
In terms of the circular economy and given the rapidly rising costs of raw materials, recycling is becoming increasingly important. Currently, around 70 per cent of a battery is recycled. The recycled parts are primarily peripheral – i.e. the copper cables or the aluminium frame – and of course also the valuable active materials inside the battery, such as manganese, cobalt or nickel. These are valuable raw materials, which can be used again in the production of new batteries. MAN’s long-term goal for battery raw materials is to achieve an almost closed circular economy – from cradle to cradle.
Find out more about battery recycling
In theory, a battery is up to 100% recyclable, but this is only profitable if there is a guaranteed market and demand for all recycled products. “