| The Netherlands SCANIA GROUP SITE CONTACT Start Find a dealer Trucks Buses and coaches engines Services Used vehicles Working at Scania About Scania articles YETD 2014 About Scania Media King of the Road magazine Scania in short Scania branches and dealers Scania Group Scania Kings Club Scania in society Investor Relations History FAQ Calendar YETD competition 2014 Contact Print share this page Scania in society Scania strives to minimize the impact of its products on the environment, both during production and during use. We do this by taking into account environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle of our trucks, buses and engines. Scania's product concept and production system are characterized by economical use of resources and by the principle of prudence. Our environmental work is about using resources and energy sparingly, as well as meeting customer requirements such as low fuel consumption and low emissions. Drivers at the center The driver is always at the center of the development of our products and services. We believe that the driver is the single most important link for efficiency, the environment and safety. Skilled and responsible drivers are the backbone of the industry, but their contribution to society is often undervalued. The use of viable alternative fuels is crucial in the global race against climate change. Scania's recipe for sustainable transport combines tradition with new thinking: renewable fuels, hybrid technology, focus on driver training and more efficiency in the transport system. Scania has about twenty years of experience in developing vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as ethanol. Scania is certified according to the ISO 14001 standard and the environmental policy applies to all activities of the company. Scania Nederland BV is certified according to the ISO 9001 standard and is also 'Recognized Sustainable' certified by the Institute for Sustainable Mobility. Create jobs Scania plays a role in society by creating jobs, investing in innovations and providing competitive transport solutions to customers, enabling them to generate lasting profit. Scania plays an active role in local communities and is committed to conducting all of its activities in a sustainable way. If employees, business partners, customers, and owners are to have confidence in the company, it must meet high ethical standards. Scania supports the OECD guidelines for multinational companies. Together with Scania's leadership principles and core values, they form the basis for all work throughout the Scania organization. Ethical approach is important Scania actively works on ethical and social values within the organization. Scania recruits based on competence, always keeping the core value of 'respect for the individual' in mind. An ethical approach to work and business is the responsibility of every employee. The core value of 'respect for the individual' defines how Scania employees should behave towards their colleagues. Each manager is responsible for communicating ethical guidelines and ensuring that these guidelines are adhered to. The purchasing organization requires suppliers to Scania to follow the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with regard to workers' health, safety, remuneration and working conditions. Direct links to more information: Sustainability and Scania Green light for biofuels Environment From drawing board to end-of-life recycling, every aspect of a Scania truck considers the environment, including the driver. Read more about Scania in society Go to the Scania Group website QUICK NAVIGATION: Career , Scania in society , Scania Driver Academy , Scania Truck Gear, Image bank PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Trucks , Buses & Coaches , Motorcycles , Parts , Workshop Services , Financial Services OTHER: Sitemap , Scania Newsroom , Suppliers portal, Scania fuel consumption , Scania oil , Scania V8 Legal: Legal Notice , Privacy Notice , Cookies , Email Conditions FOLLOW SCANIA: © Copyright Scania Benelux 2006 All rights reserved. PO Box 9598 4801 LN, Spinveld 57, 4815 HV Breda / T +31 (0) 76-5254 000