Scania Annual and Sustainability Report 2017
Scania Annual and Sustainability Report 2017
Scania Annual and Sustainability Report 2017
REPORT 2017
Annual and Sustainability Report
Scania’s aim is to drive the
shift towards a sustainable Global driving forces are reshaping the
world and defining the future of transport.
transport system, creating
a world of mobility that is
08-09
better for business, society
and the environment.
We are clearly framing
what ‘driving the shift
towards a sustainable
transport system’
means for our
customers and
for Scania.
12-15
By providing our customers
with ‘here and now solutions’,
we take them into the future
of sustainable transport –
in cities, industries or
long-haulage logistics.
Through working in
innovative partnerships, 16-23
we accelerate change.
24-27
The engagement
of our highly skilled
employees fuels
this change journey.
28-29
Scania delivers solutions that contribute
to the United Nation’s Sustainable
Development Goals.
30-31
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Scania looks back on another year of strong performance and on major milestones. From the
continued launch of the new truck generation to entering new partnerships — our commitment to
contributing to a sustainable future in the ecosystem of transport and logistics remains in focus.
In order to triple production capacity and achieve a 50 percent The largest industrial solar roof in the
reduction in energy consumption compared to the technology Netherlands is installed at Scania’s
and methods used in the current foundry, Scania invests production unit in Zwolle, constituting
in a new energy-efficient foundry in Södertälje, Sweden. the latest significant step in the transition
to using exclusively renewable energy
in production.
Fleet Care with Uptime Guarantee is Representatives from over 80 of Scania’s main
launched. Scania ensures that timely suppliers meet to train and discuss sustainability
maintenance and repairs are carried challenges in the supply chain, when Scania
out on weekday evenings, nights and arranges its Sustainability Supplier Day.
weekends, to enable truck and bus
operators to fully focus on providing
their services.
Scania welcomes
Sweden-Germany
partnership on mobility
and electrical roads.
A key focus of the
cooperation will
be the development
of electrified road
technology, work
that has already been
started by Scania in
cooperation with its
German counterpart
Siemens.
Following the introduction of trucks for long-haulage Scania takes the lead in a full-scale
and construction, Scania focuses on future-oriented autonomous truck platoon that will traffic
low-carbon transport solutions for urban use. With the public roads while transporting containers
introduction of the lighter trucks powered by the new between port terminals. The full potential
7-litre engine, Scania offers urban transporters a new of platooning is realised when trucks from
level of transport efficiency with fuel savings of up different manufacturers communicate,
to 10 percent. why Scania also joins forces with
others to take strides towards a broad
implementation of platooning technology.
NUMBERS
Scania in brief 2-3
Scania at a glance 2017 2
119,713 12,434
Operating Income
Paving the way for leadership
The Scania Way
Tailor-made for applications
12
13
14
SEK m. Operating income Operating margin
SEK m. % Our approach to sustainable transport 16-23
140,000 14,000 14 Securing our customers’ future 16
120,000
Sustainable transport pioneers 18
12,000 12
Lean solutions for industry value chains 20
100,000 Eliminating waste in logistics 22
10,000 10
80,000
Making it happen 24-35
8,000 8 Innovation and partnership 24
60,000 A top employer with top employees 28
6,000 6
Delivering on the SDGs through
40,000 4,000 4 sustainable transport30
Sustainable every step of the way 32
20,000 2,000 2
Corporate governance 36-39
0 0 0 Report of the Directors 40-55, 119
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017 How Scania performed in 2017 40
Sustainability report statement 44
Total vehicle deliveries and service Scania’s operational performance was Risk and risk management 45
sales reached all-time high levels and strong during the year despite going through Board of Directors 50
Scania’s net sales rose to a record the biggest industrial changeover in the Executive Board 52
level in 2017. company’s history. The operating margin Group financial review 53
increased to 10.4 percent in 2017.
Financial reports 56-128
* Operating income 2016 excluding items Consolidated income statements 58
affecting comparability. Consolidated balance sheets 60
Consolidated statement changes in equity 62
Number of employees Connected Scania vehicles Consolidated cash flow statements 63
Notes to the consolidated financial
SCANIA AT A
GLANCE 2017
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions,
including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications
combined with an extensive product-related service offering.
Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance and rental services
to enable our customers to focus on their core business.
Scania is also a leading provider of industrial and marine engines.
Luleå
Södertälje Lahti
Oskarshamn St. Petersburg
Meppel Słupsk
Zwolle
Angers
Bengaluru Bangkok
Taipei
Kuala
Tucumán Lumpur
Scania is part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Under this umbrella the
brands Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus work
closely together with the aim to turn Volkswagen Truck & Bus
and its brands into a Global Champion.
82,472 Units
Buses and coaches Latin America 28%
Scania offers a complete range of city buses Europe 24%
and coaches for public transport operators and Africa and Oceania 10%
coach companies. As urbanisation increases, Eurasia 4%
Asia 34%
public transport is growing in importance.
8,305 Units
Engines Latin America 16%
Scania engines can be found at the heart of Europe 46%
machines required to be in use 24 hours a day, Africa and Oceania 3%
including wheel loaders, patrol boats and Eurasia 3%
Asia 32%
power gensets.
8,521 Units
Services Latin America 13%
Scania’s extensive service offering includes Europe 67%
workshop services, tailor-made maintenance Africa and Oceania 7%
with flexible plans, financing and insurance Eurasia 3%
Asia 10%
solutions, driver training and coaching and
services for support and management of
our customers operations.
SEK 23,727 m.
Our business
sustainable transport solutions that contribute to the success of their businesses.
Scania’s business model, our principles, working methods and approach to
sustainable transport will continue to be the platform for how we create value
for our stakeholders, now and in the future.
Energy efficiency Alternative fuels and electrification Smart and safe transport
Offering the most efficient technology for our Alternative fuels and electrification are solutions Connectivity is a key enabler, allowing more
products combined with services is core for that can be applied separately or combined. efficient logistical flows and greater filling
Scania. We focus on three aspects to provide Scania provides the largest variety of engines rates. Safety aspects can also be significantly
customers with energy-efficient products and for alternative fuels on the market. We also focus enhanced by digitalisation and automation,
solutions: powertrain performance, vehicle our efforts on electrification technologies for when applied in driver assistance technologies
optimisation and fuel consumption. both vehicles and infrastructure. for instance.
IT’S TIME
TO ACT ON
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT
The world is moving ever closer to that inevitable point in time when
sustainable transport solutions become the only viable option and
a “new normal.” In 2017 Scania intensified its efforts to drive the
shift towards a sustainable transport system.
Our business
electrification and Smart and safe is testament to the enduring strength of and Financial Services reached record
transport. The potential when combining our flexible production system and the earnings this year.
these three pillars is huge. Increasingly amazing dedication of the Scania family —
energy-efficient combustion engines our 49,300 employees worldwide.
will continue to play a role in the
Redefining Scania
transport system of the future, running While still in the midst of launching the new
If 2017 has shown that the move to
on fossil-free fuels or combined with an truck generation, the feedback from our
sustainable transport is gathering pace
electric powertrain. Vehicle electrification customers on the quality and performance
and the market is responding, we still need
is developing quickly and with its has been tremendously positive and we
to do much more to offset the impact of
environmental, social and cost benefits, celebrate this success. With the XT
greenhouse gas emissions because even
it will play a fundamental role going construction and urban truck ranges this
as the technology advances, so does
forward. We are working full speed ahead year, we have now presented all products
global warming.
on electrification with industry partners to in the new truck generation family. Our
solve infrastructure and battery capability new XT range provides the construction I think businesses that are not part of
issues for the technology to fulfil business industry with a robust, safe and energy- developing solutions to the sustainability
requirements of heavy bus and truck efficient production tool that delivers challenges of our time will struggle to
customers. When optimising these an increase in operational uptime of 5 survive. For us the question is not whether
transport and mobility flows in a smart percent. The urban truck range offers safe, a future of sustainable transport will come,
way, using digitalisation and automation, clean and cost-effective city solutions, at but when. It is towards this future that we
we continue to reduce waste in the a time when cities in Europe, Asia and Latin are working in close cooperation with our
transport system. America urgently tackle serious issues customers and customers’ customers.
of congestion, air quality and road safety.
Our aim is that wherever in the world you Partnership is crucial in accelerating
go to buy a Scania solution, you should change. Besides the synergies that lies in
sharing certain research and development
be offered an alternative to a fossil-fuel “I think businesses that are
vehicle. We are committed to making within Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Scania is
not part of developing collaborating with a range of players within
sustainable solutions our standard offer
and fossil-fuelled the alternative.
solutions to the sustainability the ecosystem of transport and logistics,
challenges of our time will creating clusters of teams with key players,
struggle to survive.” such as fuel and technology suppliers.
A record year for Scania Partnership equals leadership in the shift
towards a sustainable transport system.
2017 was a year of growth in our industry,
Sales of gas, ethanol, biodiesel and hybrid
and a record year for Scania. We have We are more determined than ever to
electric-powered vehicles grew last year
seen steady growth in nearly all regions fulfil our vision of driving the shift towards
too, and we made a real breakthrough with
throughout the world, with Europe a clean, safe and reliable transport system.
the launch of a 13-litre Euro 6 gas engine
continuing to perform strongly, a sturdy To make this shift happen, we are
recovery in Russia and positive signs from for the long-haulage sector. This is a
challenging ourselves, our customers,
Brazil. But perhaps the most encouraging statement of intent and hugely important
their customers, policy-makers and
area for us in the past year has been Asia. to accelerating the shift.
academia. We are developing our people
There we are starting to see that the 2017 was a good year for Scania’s buses by respecting and integrating the diversity
Scania business model, focusing on total and coaches and we strengthen our bus that makes us who we are. We keep
operating economy and vehicle uptime, is range for alternative fuels with the hybrid improving our profitability, reinvesting
starting to resonate with customers, and Interlink Low Decker and the battery our resources on the people, services
we are increasing our vehicles volumes. electric Scania Citywide. The Soot-Free and solutions that improve our customers’
Buses initiative that Scania signed up profitability, today and tomorrow.
to in 2017 will improve the lives of urban
“To achieve records during a I believe the true meaning of corporate
inhabitants worldwide with the usage
responsibility is to see the world through
great upheaval is testament of cleaner engines and renewable fuels
a 360 degree perspective and take on
to the enduring strength of our — one of many examples of how it is
that added layer of responsibility of
flexible production system and necessary to work together across
a global citizen and a leader. We have
boundaries in the ecosystem to make
the amazing dedication of the a bigger impact.
decided to take the lead in the shift
Scania family — our 49,300 towards a sustainable future of transport
Service sales too reached record levels and logistics and we stand by it. It’s time
employees worldwide.”
and we continue to improve our range to act, and we urge others to join us.
of services that enhance customer
We have achieved record delivery volumes profitability, realising more and more of the
and maintained a strong profitability at immense potential of the big data we have Henrik Henriksson
the same time as introducing our new obtained from our fleet of over 300, 000 President and CEO, Scania
A FAST-CHANGING
WORLD
The world is faced with a series of complex and interrelated driving forces
that are reshaping society and that will define the future of transport.
Sources:
United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects (WUP), UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The Government of Sweden, Indian CSR 2030 Vision for electric
vehicles, C40, company websites and sustainability reports.
TOWARDS A
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT SYSTEM
The world urgently needs to break the correlation between
increasing demand for transport, and increasing carbon emissions,
noise, congestion and accidents. Therefore we are researching,
developing and promoting sustainable solutions for cleaner
and safer transport of people and goods.
Sustainable transport is all about moving people On this fascinating journey we are bringing with
and goods while contributing to economic and social us the building blocks that made us a successful
development without jeopardising human health company; our corporate culture, our modular system,
and safety or endangering the environment. but also our access to a huge population of connected
vehicle data.
We are approaching a tipping point, where the
convergence of new technology and business models We are also bringing with us innovations, products
will result in a state where sustainable transport and services that are already proving the viability
solutions will take off and become the “new normal” of sustainable transport, such as our wide range
and the current unsustainable solutions will be phased of engines running on renewable fuels and our new
out. The future of transport will be decarbonised, generation truck range as well as a comprehensive
clean, electrified, automatised and digitalised. palette of productivity-enhancing services.
To some this state may seem like a vision of a But perhaps most importantly of all, we take with us
distant future, and there is no doubt that this future is our close customer relationships, and the trust our
approaching at different speeds depending on where customers continuously give us to support them in
you are in the world and what industry you operate reaching their business goals, today and tomorrow.
in. For Scania, this change is happening now, through By being at the leading edge of this change journey
our technology road maps, research and development Scania is better positioned to help our customers
plans, and through partnerships. Coalitions of maintain and improve their profitability in a fast
organisations, cities, nations and businesses will changing world.
lead the way and we are already working closely
At Scania, we believe that there is no single solution
with them to take a leading role in this new ecosystem.
that will take us to a sustainable transport system.
The world is being profoundly affected by climate
Rather a holistic approach is called for, considering
change, urbanisation and digitalisation, and we cannot
the specific transport assignment and the maturity
and will not wait for someone else to take action.
of the logistics and infrastructure in different parts
of the world. With our three-pillar approach, we are
Accelerating change constantly refining our ability to prepare customers
For Scania we approach the sustainable transport for the future, while remaining agile to succeed as
challenge using our flow thinking. Just as we apply the shift occurs.
flow thinking to help take out waste from our
production and logistics systems, the same approach
goes for pursuing our long-term aim. It is really about
influencing the flow by seeking to find the shortest
distance and time to our desired state, accelerated
by strategic partnership and innovation.
What exactly the future holds is anyone’s Expanding our sales volume Our strong focus on continuous
guess but we do know the shift towards a improvements is needed more than ever,
Scania aims to expand its truck, bus and
sustainable transport system is inevitable but we also need to make structural
engine sales volumes year-on-year, and
and that Scania intends to play a leading changes. We need to focus on being
boost the proportion of services sales
role. It means that our business model excellent at what we are good at — our
to overall sales. Our growth strategy rests
will evolve in the next decade. Scania core, while leaving behind methods and
on five pillars: Increasing sales of services
is developing its flexibility now to adapt projects that aren’t suited to being the
per vehicle; growing with the market;
to an uncertain future. Being successful transport solutions provider of the future.
increasing market share; entering new
tomorrow rests on making the right We are addressing costs and revenue
markets; and reaching new customer
investments and choosing the right aspects in every area of the company
segments. Read more on our market
priorities today and in the years ahead. to free up resources to invest in creating
progress on page 40.
new capabilities for the future.
Strategic priorities Excellent profitability Initiatives with the aim to create future
capabilities include Lean Optimised
To achieve our goal of leading the way to Maintaining outstanding profitability is Transport Systems (LOTS), Scania Growth
a viable future transport system we have in Scania’s DNA. It gives us the platform Capital and Scania Sustainable City
key priorities, against which we assess we need to keep innovating and take a Solutions. For Scania, the common
our progress at regular intervals: leadership role in the transport industry. denominators in assessing future strategic
The details of our strong financial business opportunities are partnerships
Leading in customer satisfaction performance start on page 53. and innovative thinking.
Our business model is about putting But new initiatives only work when our
the customer first. Optimised solutions, Accelerating our progress core business is thriving. Therefore
high-quality vehicles and services we must continue to ensure a strong
We recognise we are part of an ecosystem
maximise vehicle usage and customer profitability, resting on our flexible modular
within transport and logistics where
profit. Our sustainability focus starts system and global production system, our
global driving forces are impacting our
with our customers and translates into many connected vehicles, our robust sales
industry profoundly. The opportunities that
tomorrow’s products and services. and services network and our strong
arise will further accelerate our progress
For more on how we ensure great quality company culture. They are what form the
of leadership in the shift towards a
for our customers, see page 24. basis of the company and gives us the
sustainable transport system.
ability to quickly scale up new disrupting
Having top employees As well as being a profitable business, technologies and business models.
we need to be ready for what is next.
We need the right employees with the
To adapt to new technologies, new
right skills to support the business
customer demands, and fast-developing
transformation. Read more on how we
global drivers, Scania has to be lean and
focus on business-driven competence
flexible. This means identifying activities
supply and employee skill capture on
that drive value, removing costs that
page 28.
aren’t contributing to business goals and
reinvesting in strategic growth initiatives
that improve our competitiveness.
TAILOR-MADE
FOR APPLICATIONS
Scania’s unique modular system is one of our most important success factors.
Developed over several decades, it is integral to our flexible approach in addressing
customers’ needs and lies at the heart of our business model.
The modular system enables Scania to provide Application-focused products and solutions
individual specifications and thus offer our customers
an extremely wide product range. Combined with Scania offers specific solutions for a wide range
our ability to tailor services, this ingenious toolbox of different applications, allowing us to meet the
enables Scania to offer solutions optimised for demands of various industries, from mining, forestry
a vast number of different transport needs. and bus systems, to retail distribution and waste
handling. By using real-time data from our connected Trucks
With relatively few components and parts, the modular vehicles, the possibilities to provide optimised
system enables Scania to achieve economies of scale solutions for all types of driving assignments have
and maximise resource efficiency in research and never been greater.
development and production. For example, only one
size of windshield is used in all cabs. In service Scania takes an ‘outside in’ perspective to our
operations, it ensures high availability of spare parts development of new solutions. We look at our
and continuity for the service technicians. customers’ needs but also those of their customers,
analysing where their logistical chains are wasteful
Customers benefit through a tailor-made vehicle with and can be improved from the all-important Buses
high uptime, reduced fuel consumption and optimised sustainability and cost-efficiency standpoints.
load carrying capacity. The customer has an offering
that meets their needs for cost efficiency in a way that
also meets the specific sustainability demands that
come from their business, their customers or where
they operate. This strategic approach gives Scania
the flexibility to tailor solutions to different transport
needs and to accommodate various regional market
demands. The toolbox allows each vehicle to be suited Engines
to its specific purpose; new, high-quality technologies
are brought to market quickly and efficiently.
Scania’s modular product system applies to our
entire product portfolio – trucks, buses, coaches,
and engines. A great deal of the chassis components Cabs
in a bus are shared with those in a truck. Scania’s
industrial and marine engines are developed from
the base engines for vehicles, making full use of
the modular concept.
SECURING OUR
CUSTOMERS’
FUTURE
Scania’s customers do not have to wait to adapt their businesses
to a sustainable transport system — the solutions are already here.
Scania offers a broad range of platforms and services now, to support
our customers businesses today and tomorrow.
Cities
A three-pillar approach
Our approach to sustainable transport
rests on three pillars that, individually Energy efficiency
or combined, accelerate the shift –
Energy efficiency, Alternative fuels Scania was the first manufacturer to
and electrification, and Smart and safe deliver Euro 6 engines – the highest
transport. To succeed in minimising the current emissions class – in Europe.
adverse effects of today’s transport This involved powertrains that make
systems (greenhouse gases, local a major reduction in harmful emissions.
emissions, congestion and road accidents) Scania’s new product range also makes
parallel efforts across all three pillars are a significant contribution to lowering CO2
needed. The whole value chain needs emissions. The new truck generation has
to be made more efficient and measures our most energy-efficient engine range to
need to be taken in all areas, including date. Customers’ total operating economy
renewable energy, making vehicles more is improved by a fuel consumption that is
efficient, and making transport movements on average 5 percent lower than before,
more efficient. At Scania, we apply the due to improved powertrains and better
three pillars in different ways, depending aerodynamics. Some 13,000 trucks of
on our customers’ individual needs rather Scania’s new truck generation were sold in
than pushing a particular technical 2017. This equals savings in global CO2
solution. The maturity of logistics and emissions of well above 30,000 tonnes.
infrastructure across the world also plays Scania’s new truck range is well prepared Alternative fuels
a key role. For example in some cities there for a fossil-free future with a platform that and electrification
is good access to biogas from waste for will take our customers into the future Cities worldwide are taking initiatives
use in buses, while another one might without significant adaptation needed. to combat climate change, turning to
produce electricity from its biogas –
For the new truck range Scania also legislation to address issues of poor air
making electric vehicles a possible
developed application-focused products quality, noise pollution and traffic jams.
solution.
that are more efficient and thus perform Smart, safe and clean transport is
No matter where our customers are better with lower environmental impact. becoming crucial to a better quality of
on the journey to sustainable transport, life. For Scania, alternative fuels means
regardless of which type of driving is A significant component of making more business as usual. Scania has pioneered
involved or what the local conditions are, efficient use of energy not only involves the use of alternative fuels for more than
there is an alternative solution from Scania improving vehicles and adding features to 30 years, with the broadest range of
to order, here and now. We know that reduce fuel consumption. Providing driver alternative fuel-enabled vehicles on the
sustainability has to go hand-in-hand support through driver training and regular market, ranging from ethanol trucks and
with profitability and the good news is follow-up, as featured in our offering buses to vehicles using liquefied or
that additional cost from some measures Ecolution by Scania, results in an average compressed biogas. All our Euro 5 and
taken can be offset by others that reduce of 10 percent fuel consumption and CO2 6 engines can run on HVO, meaning that
waste and increase efficiency. reduction.
sustainable transport
Our approach to
Logistics
all Scania trucks and buses in Europe from Smart and safe transport unnecessary oil changes and up to two
2010 and onwards can run on renewable days’ fewer standstill per vehicle annually.
Digitalisation opens the way to sustainable
fuel. In addition, nearly all our vehicles More uptime also boosts profitability.
and safe transport of both goods and
can run on biodiesel-FAME. In 2017 Scania
people, for example in the coordination
launched its new 13-litre gas engine for the
new truck generation, a long-haulage high
and control of transport movements. Bringing customers
horsepower solution that is also well suited
Concrete examples, such as connected
and autonomous vehicles, are and will
with us on our journey
for urban environments, as gas engines are
be crucial for increasing efficiency in For our customers today, environmental
generally quieter than diesel equivalents.
transport and value chains. Using real-time and social impacts are prompting their
Electrification is a fast-developing data from over 300,000 connected customers and consumers to demand
technology and Scania has hybrid buses vehicles, Scania has developed services more responsible business, adding to
and trucks, as well as battery-powered to lower fuel consumption and maximise the constant pressures of just-in-time
electric buses. Scania is developing vehicle uptime such as Scania deliveries and tight profit margins. By
several applications for electrified Maintenance with Flexible Plans – continuing to offer relevant sustainable
vehicles, including continuous charging contracts customised for each truck based transport solutions, Scania can provide
along electric roads, fuel cell trucks and on real-time user data. The result is fewer our customers with the right tools to
wirelessly charged buses. and usually shorter stops, less waste from meet their customers’ needs.
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT
PIONEERS
Nowhere is the journey towards sustainable transport Goods traffic and waste management
are other areas where Scania contributes
systems more rapid than in cities. The social and economic with transport solutions. Scania’s hybrid
electric distribution trucks reduce carbon
impact of fast urbanisation puts a huge strain on emissions, fuel consumption and noise,
making them suitable for night-time and
transportation, making new ideas and technologies early morning deliveries, when there is less
imperative for better living. Scania works as a partner traffic and fewer people around. Scania’s
new gas engine is also well suited for use
with many cities, providing public transport and urban in areas sensitive to noise and emissions
such as cities and suburbs.
solutions that are viable, flexible and cost-effective.
Both city bus operators and retail
distributors can also opt for Scania Fleet
The intense effects that poorly planned generally have more room to manoeuvre Care services, including Uptime
urban transportation have — air and noise than national governments because Guarantee, which means Scania will
pollution, wasted energy resources, regulations are easier to enact on a limited, guarantee that the vehicles keep running.
insufficient road safety and traffic local scale.
congestion — harm their inhabitants’ Engines in excavators, wheel loaders,
health and constrain our economies. It is ships for passenger or freight are often
not just expanding city centres that is the
Sustainable solutions overlooked when tackling local pollution
problem but also a rapid suburbanisation, for cities problems. Replacing old non-road
meaning longer commuter trips. machinery and engines can be very
Having long recognised the importance of efficient for cutting emissions and improve
public transport, Scania has been investing air quality and public health in urban areas.
Political momentum heavily in what is now the broadest range
of buses and coaches that run on We are dedicated to playing a leading role
In the effort to make the world’s transport in providing urban transport solutions that
alternative fuels for city and suburban
systems fit for the future, cities are are accessible, efficient and attractive —
applications, with the options of HVO,
pioneers. They are fora for new public the kind of sustainable solutions we have
biodiesel-FAME, natural gas, biogas,
policy, designed to improve people’s available now. Politicians, city planners,
ethanol, and hybrid drivetrains.
quality of life. They are living laboratories customers, customers’ customers and
for introducing new types of cleaner, We work in partnership with city planners to suppliers need to work together and
smarter and safer transport. provide full-scale Bus Rapid Transit systems Scania stands ready to play its part.
that can transport 50,000 passengers per
Multiple examples of city leadership and hour. It means a lot of private transport can
public policy approach to sustainability be substituted by bus systems with high
appear from cities such as Paris, Hamburg capacity and efficiency, a cost efficient way
and Madrid, which are all planning to significantly reduce pollution, CO2
restrictions on diesel vehicles. Municipal emissions and traffic gridlock.
authorities are also responsive and
sustainable transport
Our approach to
to tackle the twin challenges of
system of mass transportation in
congestion and pollution that affect
Latin America, with large feeder and
the 1.5 million inhabitants in the wider
articulated buses that use alternative
urban area.
fuel. From December 2015, Scania
began providing 147 Euro 6 gas buses Nottingham City Transport, the local
to the city along with its Scania Fleet authority-owned bus company, has
Management system, vehicle financing been pioneering the use of alternative
and driver training. fuels in urban bus operations, the
latest incarnation of which is
Some months later, Cartagena is fast
dedicated gas power.
turning into a new, cleaner and more
sustainable place, and the city has “We are expecting significant
BRT system helps save become an international reference point
historic city annual savings in three key
among other cities facing overwhelming
traffic and environmental problems. environmental areas: carbon
For years, the UNESCO World Heritage dioxide emissions, nitrogen
city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia “Transcaribe and the gas buses oxides emissions and
was afflicted by overwhelming traffic from Scania are already proving particulate matter reduction.”
and environmental problems. Travelling popular with Cartagena’s
across town could take hours, while Mark Fowles
emissions and air pollution added to
citizens as a safe and reliable Managing Director, Nottingham City
the climate challenges this 16th century way for them to get around Transport
coastal city faces. town. We have seen great
The local authority acted, making Scania
improvements in quality of life.”
the exclusive provider for two truck lines Humberto Ripoll Durango
in its ‘Transcaribe’ Bus Rapid Transit Director, Transcaribe transport network
LEAN SOLUTIONS
FOR INDUSTRY
VALUE CHAINS
No matter whether it is a forest, a mine, a factory, a port An example of this is Scania’s new XT
range for the construction segment that
or a construction site, the transport process is central was designed for the entire range of cab
and engine specifications. The range also
to industries’ value chains. By re-thinking their transport includes a new heavy tipper designed for
construction and mining. With more robust
set up, industries can realise efficiencies with significant components, the payload capacity is 40
benefits in regards to revenue, cost, efficiency and tonnes, one-quarter more compared to the
current range. Its operational uptime is five
environmental impact. Scania’s vehicles, services percent higher than before, with 5,000
more service-life hours, thus reducing
and flow thinking help our customers eliminate waste. operation costs over the product’s life
cycle and increasing residual value for
While industries focus on output, the industry, LOTS is now also expanding the owner.
importance of a smooth flow of materials is into Asia and Latin America and into more For transporters, being part of a larger
often overlooked. If the transport process industries. Another example is Scania Site process means it’s crucial to avoid
is disrupted, so is the production process. Optimisation, a framework of tools which disruptions, and our broad specifications
Late deliveries cause delays along the takes a holistic view of mining transport are complemented by services to ensure
whole chain, meaning longer production operations to find and target bottlenecks the highest uptime, reliability and
times and higher operating costs, reducing in those flows using information relayed profitability. Using the data Scania collects
profitability, not to mention the adverse from communication units in each vehicle. from over 300,000 connected trucks, this
environmental impact such delays has. palette of services includes targeted repair
But Scania has developed products and
services to minimise such disruptions.
Anticipating customers’ and maintenance contracts, finance and
insurance, the Scania Fleet Management
needs system (including Trailer Control) and
Scania’s approach With the new truck generation Scania application-based Driver Training and
has changed the way we are selling our Coaching that can be adapted to focus
The core of Scania’s approach to flows in on the specific challenges facing drivers
products; an even deeper understanding
industries is seeing the vehicles we make in their industries.
of our customers’ businesses helps us
as part of the production value chain itself. tailor solutions better than ever. Scania As well as allowing Scania to create
Together with our customers, we analyse products are designed for different ever-smarter services, connectivity
the logistic flows of their specific industry, customer applications, with the total will also enable the use of smart and
from raw material to finished product. operating economy in mind. safe autonomous or semi-autonomous
Hidden waste and inefficiency is identified
and we suggest actions to improve those technology in closed areas such as mines
processes and devise a complete solution or container terminals. And with truck
for the overall logistical flow. This is the platooning, autonomous technology
approach of Scania-owned company LOTS. is even making its presence felt on
Having worked with the Swedish forestry public roads.
Scania’s hugely successful Driver Training and Driver Coaching programmes have
been expanded from their initial long-haulage focus to take in other applications,
such as construction sites and urban transport. The training content can be
individually adapted with modules to suit the transport operation and the individual
driver, with anticipation, aerodynamics, fuel consumption, braking, safety, tyres,
comfort, health and load impact all factored into the equation. In 2017 around 48,500
drivers were trained with the aim of immediately increasing fuel efficiency, road
safety and sustainability, while significantly reducing downtime and operating costs.
sustainable transport
Our approach to
means a two-year warranty and two
years’ service plan, including the
yearly UK Ministry of Transport test,
enabling him to plan all maintenance
ahead at a fixed cost. And the value
of uptime cannot be overstated.
ELIMINATING
WASTE IN
LOGISTICS
Today’s global growth and economic development
increases the demand for road transport. Environmental
and social impacts are prompting customers and
consumers to demand more responsible business,
adding to the constant pressures of just-in-time delivery
schedules and tight profit margins.
Competition in road transport has always heavy vehicle manufacturer to being operating costs. Reducing downtime
been intense, but new technology and new part of the ecosystem of transport is also the integral aim of Scania
entrants to the market will tighten margins and logistics. Maintenance with Flexible Plans,
even further for those who are not adapting where vehicles are maintained based
With our holistic overview of the industry
to changing circumstances. In the age of on actual usage.
and knowledge of logistical flows, Scania
e-commerce, transport service buyers and
truly understands our customers’ Using connectivity, Scania has developed
their end-customers expect fast deliveries
business. We analyse issues such as vehicle software systems for drivers and
and if operators want to compete they
fuel consumption, driver performance, fleet owners, including Scania One, a
must respond. More and more embrace
fleet management, supply chain waste digital marketplace for accessing, buying
digitalisation to respond faster to customer
and harmful emissions. Then we develop and administering Scania’s connected
shipment demands for purchase tracking
the solutions that hauliers need to be services from a single platform. Trailer
and definite delivery times.
sustainable and profitable. Control gives transport operators the
But hauliers can’t afford to ignore the wider possibility to integrate crucial information
For those buying Scania’s new truck
environmental, social and economic effects on position and in-trailer temperature
generation, it starts with the hardware:
of road transport, either, to protect their with tracking opportunities through the
an average fuel consumption saving
margins and maintain a competitive edge. Scania Fleet Management system. And
of more than 5 percent, while our trucks
To survive and thrive, transport operators connectivity can help address one of the
address the emissions question by running
need to be lean, responsible and consumer- biggest challenges to the haulage industry
on a range of alternative fuels. But driver
focused; that’s where Scania comes in. today: the average truck fill rate in Europe
performance is also crucial. Scania
is just between 50-60 percent, which
offers driver training and coaching, with
Eliminating waste, creating value techniques that increase fuel efficiency,
means needless extra journeys that
affect the environment and customers’
As the haulage industry has changed so road safety and sustainability while
bottom lines.
has Scania, evolving from being only a significantly reducing downtime and
sustainable transport
Our approach to
of cities dedicated to cleaner and
better transport in Europe.
One of the Civitas projects is presently
examining the benefits of increased
utilisation of biogas. In Turku, Finnish
gas provider Gasum operates a Scania
G 340 tractor unit, powered by liquid
biogas, to establish the advantages
of using biogas in heavy transport.
Turku has set the target of becoming
fossil-free by 2040.
Škoda has deployed four Scania The longer truck and trailer “As part of our overall social
compressed natural gas (CNG)- combinations will be used on selected responsibility, we are focusing
powered trucks at their main plant in routes for transporting goods to and
Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic. from suppliers. These trucks can load
on developing environmentally-
The car manufacturer has also 50 percent more than conventional friendly logistics solutions.
announced that it will operate longer combinations. Škoda thereby reduces The CNG-powered trucks are
25-metre tractor-trailer combinations the number of weekly trips along the a further contribution to being
to reduce carbon emissions. The 292 km route between Mladá Boleslav a sustainable company.”
Czech authorities have permitted and Rokycany from 53 to 35, which
selected companies to operate equates to 250,000 fewer kilometres Michael Oeljeklaus
longer trucks on certain routes. per year. Škoda Board Member for Production
and Logistics
INNOVATION AND
PARTNERSHIP
Scania’s approach to innovation is based on harnessing the power of talented
people within our organisation and establishing strategic partnerships
with academia, industry, customers, governments and cities. For Scania,
innovation and partnerships take many forms, but always have the same
goal – to develop valuable solutions to our customers and society at large.
Making it happen
Solutions for safer driving
stability programmes, alcolocks, driver providing a virtual border for a real-world
training, assistance and more. With our geographical area, to be used to reduce
new truck generation we became the first a vehicle’s speed or even stopping it
truck company in the world to introduce altogether within a defined area, limiting
rollover side-curtain airbags, which protect a vehicle’s access to specified roads,
those in the cab if the truck rolls over, zones or terminals, or programming
significantly reducing the risk of death a hybrid truck to switch over to silent
or injury. electric mode when entering a city centre.
Another use of remote technology could be
But it is not just the safety of the drivers
to shut down a vehicle that is behaving in
and passengers we are concerned with
a suspicious way, such as during a robbery,
but also the safety of those surrounding
or if should someone hijack a truck with
our vehicles. Scania has long worked with
the intent to harm.
security systems like cameras to adapt
vehicles to different environments where Years of thorough research, design and
people, cars and heavy trucks and buses testing lie behind Scania’s products and
must share the same space. The new services to make them exceptionally safe
trucks’ P and L-series cabs can be fitted in real-life conditions. Research includes
The World Health Organisation estimates
with Scania City Safe Window, a window trying to understand the ways a driver
that 1.25 million people die in traffic
set low in the driver’s door that helps acts when they are behind the wheel. Our
accidents worldwide every year. The UN’s
detect pedestrians and cyclists. It’s an involvement in the pan-European research
Sustainable Development Goals want to
imaginative and highly practical solution project ADAS & ME entails testing drivers
halve that figure by 2030, and Sweden’s
to one of the most stressful situations of autonomous trucks to understand how
Vision Zero initiative aims for zero
for drivers in urban environments. they might rest, as well as enhancing
fatalities or serious injuries involving
emotion detection algorithms for positive,
road traffic. Digitalisation opens the way for the smart
angry, scared and neutral states of mind.
and safe transport of both goods and
Scania is addressing the safety aspect Scania is using the data from the project
people. It has the potential to make
of sustainability through various safety to develop existing algorithms for
transport more efficient, to limit speed,
systems in our vehicles and services detecting when a driver becomes sleepy.
decrease greenhouse gas emissions,
with features that help improve driver Source:
improve outdoor air, reduce noise and
safety and accident prevention, including World Health Organisation (the estimate refers year
improve traffic safety. When applied 2015), United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
automatic emergency brake systems, lane
in geofencing for instance, it works by and The Vision Zero Initiative.
departure warning systems, electronic
In the world’s first electric road project, two electrically-powered Scania trucks drive
a route in open highway traffic, using conductive technology developed by Siemens.
Making it happen
innovations, including: chorus in real world. Examples include:
advancing and offers a favourable path
• Together with Asko, Norway’s largest • In 2017 Scania and global logistics towards more sustainable transport
food wholesaler, Scania will start testing provider HAVI started collaborating solutions. For heavy trucks and buses,
trucks with an electric powertrain in on sustainable transport and logistics continued development of both
which the electrical energy is converted solutions. Using Scania’s new generation charging infrastructure and battery
from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board trucks and solutions in transport cell technology is crucially needed for
the vehicles. The hydrogen gas will be operations to and from McDonald’s a widespread market breakthrough
produced locally, using solar cells. restaurants in several European in commercially viable electrification.
countries, with a projected reduction Battery cells must be more sustainable,
• Scania starts its first field tests of more robust and offered at more
of CO2 emissions that ranges from 15
battery electric buses in Östersund, a competitive cost than presently
to 40 percent for every kilometre driven.
Sweden. Two new charging stations available. As technology leaders in
are planned to supply the six buses • In 2017 Scania joined the Global Industry
both fields, the two companies will
of the 14-kilometre major bus line. With Partnership, with a commitment to
establish expert teams that work side
10-minute charging, buses can run every provide modern soot-free buses to
by side together at Northvolt’s planned
15 minutes for a total of 100 journeys 20 major cities in Africa, Asia, Latin
development facilities. Production of
each day. Trials are carried out in America and Australia. The initiative
battery cells is energy intensive and
collaboration with public authorities, is led by the International Council on
Sweden offers a solid supply of cost-
energy supplier Jämtkraft and bus Clean Transportation, ICCT, and UN
effective green energy. The country
operator Nettbuss. Environment in cooperation with the
is therefore well suited for large scale
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
• Scania and Finnish haulier Ahola are sustainable battery production.
and the Centro Mario Molina, Chile.
cooperating on semi-autonomous truck
• Through the initiative Etha, Scania
platooning and other new transport
is cooperating with ethanol supplier
technologies relating to driver
Lantmännen Agroetanol to provide dairy
assistance. Ahola will use Scania trucks
company Arla with a climate-smart
on Finnish highways in real-traffic
distribution system that reduces carbon
conditions to test semi-autonomous
dioxide emissions by about 11.5 tonnes
platooning formations with three or
per truck per year.
more connected trucks: a driver in the
first truck and the following vehicles
autonomously driven. The agreement is
another important step towards making
a semi-autonomous platooning solution
a regular commercial reality.
A TOP EMPLOYER
WITH TOP
EMPLOYEES
Scania’s continuing success is based on our Safe, healthy and engaged
employees. Acknowledging that change starts A safe and healthy workplace, with a
work-life balance is a corporate priority.
from within, we are focusing on the skills, Our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
standard takes its cue from our core value
engagement and well-being of our employees. Respect for the individual. Scania’s healthy
attendance level of 96.2 percent reflects
the importance placed on well-being. We
The disruptive trends influencing today’s employees, or enter strategic partnerships
recognise that when our employees feel
transport industry mean we are constantly with leading academia, to cultivate such
included and secure they share their
having to learn new technologies and skills.
knowledge and engage to the full potential.
re-think what we know. To meet future
We also realise we have a huge pool
requirements and to secure efficient and Our high internal employee turnover
of potentially underutilised talent in our
effective business development we need to of 5.3 percent, proves the commitment
company. At Scania we have developed
be both agile and flexible to handle the shift, to developing our employees and their
a strategy for capturing the diverse skills
as it also includes a shift in competences. willingness to take opportunities afforded
and perspectives of our employees. We call
by global mobility. More than 378
it Skill Capture and it is our way of ensuring
A business-driven focus a diverse workforce and an inclusive
employees from 30 different countries
work on international assignments in
Scania needs a diverse and inclusive corporate culture. Scania needs to reflect
48 different countries. Being part of
approach to succeed in keeping and our markets to be able to relate to
Volkswagen Truck & Bus opens up
attracting the top talent needed on this customer needs. It requires a broader
possibilities of more employee rotation and
change journey. In close dialogue with our representation of nationalities, gender,
mobility, enabling us to broaden the base
employee representatives, we cherish the religion, physical conditions and a wider
from which to find the right competencies.
power of our talented people as we establish cognitive diversity among our co-workers.
strategic partnerships, organisational
structures and decision-making models
Skill Capture began in 2015 with Tailor-made training
management seminars to establish ways of
in support of Scania’s business strategy. Scania Academy provides tailor-made
working to allow our employees to perform
at their full potential in an environment programmes for our employees and
The right people and skills where all feel appreciated and respected. employees in the dealership network with
The seminars have resulted in actions on digital and physical classrooms. We also
Scania is focused on becoming a top
how to spread best practice and necessary work closely with the education sector to
employer with top employees – people
improvement activities. In 2018 we will start secure innovative talent, through initiatives
with the right skills needed in the shift
the next step by involving our entire work such as the Scania Engineer Program, the
towards sustainable transport. We need
force through dialogue in all teams – Scania Global Champion Trainee Program
to understand the competencies required
gathering the skills of around 49,300 and our Industrial Doctorate Program.
today, in 2025, and beyond. We do that by
breaking down business goals into roles employees to further develop Scania’s Each year, Scania uses an Employee
and skills and assess where we need ability to be diverse and inclusive. Satisfaction Barometer and the results
new competencies, re-train our current pleasingly confirm that Scania is seen as an
attractive employer with an open climate.
Making it happen
just two issues that prolong employees’
commute, impacting productivity time and in Oskarshamn, where the focus ensure they felt mentally prepared for
contributing to CO2 emissions. is on automation, excellent working what was coming.”
conditions, and developing employees’
The service tackles this by shifting people Now, four years after the training started,
skills to equip them for our journey towards
away from using personally-owned modes Persson says the whole transition process
a sustainable transport system.
of transportation towards mobility services has been very successful.
that combine transport services from public Truck cabs have been produced in
“Many employees have taken the chance
and private transport providers, through Oskarshamn, Sweden, since 1946. Today,
to develop themselves, which has made
a unified gateway or app that creates and Scania’s cab factory is the world’s most
them grow as people and boosted their
manages the trip for the user. modern cab factory; 285 light grey robots
engagement.”
swing, sway and dance around the 35,000
“We see a trend where big square metre production area in what looks One of the first to sign up for the training
companies create their own like a giant, futuristic ballet performance. programme was Joakim Allard, previously
transport systems because the working with spot welding and nowadays
“One of the biggest positive engaged in robot maintenance at the new
existing ones just aren’t good
changes is the working cab factory.
enough. This is a business
environment. Thanks to the
opportunity for Scania.” “I have improved my skills, which feels
robots we have got rid of many very good. I also want to stress the ‘future
Johan Palmqvist heavier, less ergonomically spirit’ we feel here. It is really exciting
Head of Business Development at Scania
Sustainable City Solutions
sound operations.” to work in this modern environment,”
he says.
Johan Persson
By introducing an integrated app, the aim Workshop Manager, Scania‘s cab factory As Scania still produces models from
is to link public transport and also the previous truck programmes to certain
transport between buildings at the The changes made by Scania in Oskarshamn markets, the old body shop at
Södertälje site. are part of the company-wide adaptation of Oskarshamn is still in full operation.
the skills base. The aim is to ensure Scania But the plan is for the employees to
“In the project at Scania we’re using an app
has the right people and skills to provide the successively switch over to the new
to link together Scania’s own commuter
sustainable transport solutions of the future. production processes as smoothly
buses that run between Stockholm and
Södertälje, the minibuses that traffic the Scania’s core value respect for the as possible.
Scania area, the in-house taxis, electric individual meant it took a methodical “Here we work with a clear and defined
bikes and hopefully also public transport approach to the changes, including a development plan for each person,” says
to make it easy for employees to get to tailor-made programme that consisted Persson. “That way all employees can
and from work and also move around the of both theory and practical re-training for influence their career development.”
company more efficiently,” says Camilla employees on the traditional assembly line.
Lood, Head of Product Management at
Scania Sustainable City Solutions.
DELIVERING
ON THE SDGs
THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
At Scania we view the UN’s Agenda 2030 foundation of a competitive and resilient transport system will be critical in
as a shared agenda requiring collaboration economy, while the efficient flow of goods combating climate change and its
across government, business and the and people can be a critical enabler of associated impacts, as well as the future
wider civil society. We strongly support development outcomes, contributing sustainability of cities and other human
the 17 goals and believe they have the to food security, education, poverty settlements.
potential to deliver transformative change reduction, inclusive growth and more.
Scania is committed to the role it can play
for both societies and business.
At the same time, transport in its current as a partner in delivering Agenda 2030. In
Advances in transport will play an integral form is associated with more negative assessing our opportunity for impact and
role in achieving many of the 17 SDGs. impacts, such as CO2 emissions, air growth we have identified a clear overlap
An effective transport system is the pollution, traffic congestion and road between our strategy and goals 8, 9, 11,
accidents. Establishing a more sustainable 13 and 17.
Making it happen
drive the route in open highway traffic for
the first time, using conductive technology Revitalise the global partnership
developed by Siemens. The facts are for sustainable development
impressive: the electric road is twice as
efficient as internal combustion engines.
Energy consumption is cut in half, and local Multi-stakeholder partnerships to share
air pollution is significantly reduced. knowledge, expertise, technology and
resources are key to delivering on the
An important milestone in 2017 was when SDGs globally.
German chancellor Angela Merkel met
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to In 2017 Scania joined a Global Industry
launch a new partnership between Sweden Partnership, with a commitment to provide
and Germany, focusing on innovation and modern soot-free buses to 20 major cities
cooperation for a sustainable future. Scania in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Australia.
is also currently working with Siemens on a The initiative is led by the International
similar electric highway project in Germany Council on Clean Transportation, ICCT,
to build an overhead contact line for and UN Environment in cooperation with
electrified freight transport on a ten- the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
kilometre stretch of highway. and the Centro Mario Molina, Chile.
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
The transport industry is an enabler for As a big transport buyer we also need to
productivity, job creation and economic act responsibly and secure that the journeys
growth globally. However, the promotion in our value chain are performed according
of decent work along the transport value to social and ethical acceptable forms.
chain remains a challenge. Scania’s logistic department is committed
to high ethical principles and has developed
Being present all over the world, Scania
tough social requirements for our transport
participates in driving improvements
flows.
in the area of responsible business.
To further strengthen our contributions We are also committed to supporting the
to good employment opportunities Global Deal in which the partnership also
and decent work, Scania is intensifying includes governments and organisations
the partnership and dialogue with our in the area.
employee representatives in the world.
SUSTAINABLE EVERY
STEP OF THE WAY
For Scania, our core values and abiding commitment to continuous improvement
are central to how we operate. We strive to make our business responsible and
sustainable by continuously applying the highest social, environmental and
ethical standards in every part of our operations and along our value chain.
Making it happen
enhancing services Scania support 4,200 tonnes of faulty or worn parts from the
our customers to perform better Scania network that are then remanufactured
with lower environmental impact. and sold again.
Sales Service
With a global sales presence and more than 350 sales per day, By continuously improving our global
our sales staff work with customers to ensure that the vehicles are sales and services operations and working
optimised for their specific transport assignment and to address hand-in-hand with customers, we improve
their environmental and social impact. This sense of responsibility our ability to identify efficiencies and deliver
in sales is reflected in our principles and extends throughout the sales high value-added services.
network. During 2017 Scania have sharpened our sales tools to further
support our customers in pursuing their sustainability targets.
Making it happen
based on a lifecycle perspective to minimise them. We encourage
and experience. Diversity and
and the principle of precaution. our partners to constantly improve
Inclusion at Scania is about Health and safety
continuously developing our their performance in this area.
corporate culture and thereby One of Scania’s six core values is We insist that our suppliers meet
capturing the diversity of skills, ‘respect for the individual’, meaning the highest standards and act in
know-how and perspectives of the individual stands at the centre full accordance with our policies
our most valuable asset – our in everything we do. Our greatest and guidelines concerning social
employees. The right mix of asset is our employees. Ensuring responsibility, labour standards and
competences will be a prerequisite a safe and healthy workforce is human rights. Scania is cooperating
for Scania to continue taking the our top priority. Scania strives to on sustainable procurement
lead in sustainable transport. achieve a sustainable psychosocial practices through the DRIVE
Scania has a global diversity plan workplace and a balanced work initiative, a partnership between
which is broken down into local environment. The Scania Safety, the world’s largest automakers.
action plans to make sure that Health and Environment (SHE) We have also published a slavery
this remains a focus throughout standard provides the guidelines, and human trafficking statement
the organisation. structure and follow-up for how that applies to our global operation
we address workplace issues such and have endorsed The Global Deal
as safety equipment, the handling declaration, which promotes social
of chemicals, mental and social dialogue, effective industrial
well-being, crisis support and relations and decent working
road safety. conditions around the world.
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
Scania AB and its direct wholly-owned subsidiary Scania CV AB
(together “Scania”) maintain a high international standard of corporate
governance through the clarity and simplicity of its management
systems and governing documents. Corporate governance at Scania
is based on the Articles of Association, Swedish legislation, in particular
the Swedish Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act and internal
governing documents. The Volkswagen Group’s governing documents
are also being implemented.
In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act and Scania’s The Audit Committee
Articles of Association, the composition of the Board is decided
by election. Decisions at the AGM are usually made by simple The Board appoints the members of the Audit Committee from
majority. In some cases such as an amendment to the Articles among its own members. The Audit Committee discusses and
of Association, however, the Swedish Companies Act or the monitors issues related to administrative processes, refinancing,
Articles of Association stipulates either a certain level of treasury operations, risk control and the controller organisation.
attendance in order to reach a quorum or a qualified majority Its brief also includes discussing and evaluating the company’s
of votes. During 2017, the AGM did not authorise the Board application of important accounting issues and principles and the
to resolve on the issue or repurchase of shares. company’s financial reporting, as well as evaluating the auditors
and approving the use of external auditors for non-auditing-
related services.
The Board of Directors
The Audit Committee shall also receive and discuss complaints
Scania’s Board of Directors, which is identical for Scania AB and concerning accounting, internal controls or auditing in the
Scania CV AB, is elected every year by the shareholders at the company.
AGM. The Board is the link between the shareholders and the
company’s management. It is of great importance in the task The Audit Committee is identical and common to Scania AB
of developing Scania’s strategy and business operations. and Scania CV AB.
governance
Corporate
Helmut Aurenz 1
on all substantive accounting issues as well as any errors and
Matthias Gründler
suspected irregularities. The auditors also participate in at least
Henrik Henriksson
one Board meeting per year and are invited, as needed, to
Markus S Piëch
participate in and report to the meetings of the Board.
Stephanie Porsche-Schröder
Andreas Renschler Once a year, the auditors report to the Audit Committee without
Peter Wallenberg Jr the President and CEO or any other member of the company’s
1 Helmut Aurenz resigned from the Board on his own request on 8 February 2018. operative management being present at the meeting. The auditors
have no assignments for the company that affect their
Andreas Renschler is the Chairman of the Board of Directors. independence as auditors for Scania.
In addition, the trade unions at Scania have appointed two Board
members and two deputy members for them. They were for 2017:
Johan Järvklo
Lisa Lorentzon
Mikael Johansson, deputy member
Mari Carlquist, deputy member
governance
Corporate
independently monitor and review the internal control, risk
management and governance of Scania, prepares a report
at least twice a year, which is reported directly to the Audit
Committee. Group Internal Audit functionally reports to the CEO.
The Board receives monthly financial reports. This financial
information increases in terms of content in the run-up to
each interim report. The full year-end and half year reports
are approved by the Board.
Through the organisational structure and the work methods
described above, the company deems the internal control
system concerning financial reporting is well suited to the
company’s operations.
PERFORMED 49,198
Number of registered Scania
IN 2017
trucks in Europe 2017
SEK
23,727 M.
There was an upswing in global economic growth in 2017. Service revenue in 2017
The European truck market Trucks above 16 tonnes, 25 EU countries plus Norway
and Switzerland (all EU countries except Greece,
The total market for heavy trucks in 25 European Union member Bulgaria and Malta).
countries (all except Greece, Bulgaria and Malta), plus Norway,
Switzerland, Iceland and Bosnia and Herzegovina increased %
25
by 1 percent to 304,424 (301,085) units in 2017. A stable freight
growth resulting in a replacement need, as well as attractive
20
financing levels, are all acting in support of maintaining the
high volumes in Europe. Mercedes
15
Scania
Sustaining a high market share in Europe 10
Volvo
DAF
Following the launch in Europe of the long-haulage range in 2016,
5 MAN
Scania complemented the new truck generation with the XT
Renault
construction and urban-focused truck ranges during 2017.
0 Iveco
The result of many years of development, these comprehensive 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
truck ranges respectively offer a myriad of applications for work
in the construction industry, and urban segments such as refuse
collection, goods delivery and firefighting.
Directors
Report of the
total deliveries remained on good levels.
positive impact on earnings, while lower margins and increased
In Europe Scania’s market share for buses and coaches amounted operating costs had a negative impact. Bad debt expenses were
to 6.8 percent, compared to 7.1 percent share in 2016. 0.14 (0.25) percent in relation to portfolio.
In 2017, Scania Buses and Coaches launched the hybrid Scania
Interlink Low Decker at Busworld in Belgium, a coach that can run Operating income SEK m. Europe Rest of world
on electric power or alternative fuel, adding to the company’s wide Financial Services 1,500
range of sustainable public transport options. At the same event,
Scania also premiered the battery electric Scania Citywide Low Operating income in Financial
Services for 2017 increased to 1,200
Floor bus to go on sale in 2018. We also made an agreement to
work with Yousuf Dewan Truck and Bus Company to sell Scania SEK 1,274 m. (1,015). A larger
portfolio and currency effects 900
buses in Pakistan for the first time, and continued to develop
had a positive impact on
our cooperation in China with Higer. In 2016 Scania and Higer earnings, while lower margins
inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art bus and coach factory in and increased operating costs
600
Suzhou, China. The new factory exclusively builds Scania Touring had a negative impact.
and Scania-Higer dual-branded high-end buses and coaches. 300
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
60,000
20,000 25
Diversity is important for Scania
0 and a number of projects have
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 been initiated to increase 20
the share of women among
Most of Scania’s portfolio consists of customers in European executive officers.
15
markets. The financing portfolio is well diversified in terms of
customer geography and type, as well as their size, economic 10
sector and vehicle applications. Scania reduces its risk by
pursuing a conservative credit policy and a refinancing profile
5
that matches borrowing to lending. Close collaboration between
Financial Services and Scania’s sales organisation is a major
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explanation for Scania’s expanding financing portfolio. This
2013 2017
collaboration allows both operations to mutually benefit from
insights concerning customers and their businesses. Experience
shows that brand loyalty is higher among customers that select
financing, insurance and maintenance contracts with Scania.
100,000
During 2017, Scania produced
95,781 vehicles (83,940).
80,000
60,000
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20,000
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SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
STATEMENT
In accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act
6 Chapter 11§, Scania AB has chosen to draw up the
sustainability report as a report separated from the
annual report. The extent of the sustainability report
can be found on page 132 of this document.
Scania is one of the leading companies in the heavy The team also ensures that international standards,
vehicle industry. This leads to high expectations from best practices and requirements are fulfilled
all stakeholders, especially customers, about how considering Scania specific risk environment
Scania should behave as a company and about the and culture.
quality of its products and services.
Scania’s brand and reputation are crucial to its
Business development risks
success, so it is important to monitor events and Risks associated with business development and
behaviour that might have a negative effect on the long-term planning are mainly managed through
company’s image. Scania’s cross-functional meeting structure, which
brings together various departments for decision-
Scania has a strong corporate culture that is based on
making of a strategic and tactical nature, and also
established values, principles and methods, and this
through the annual process established by Scania
corporate culture is the foundation of the company’s
for strategic planning. Such planning is not a static
risk management. It is Scania’s Board of Directors that
process, and in fact is discussed and challenged
is responsible to the company’s owners for Scania’s
throughout the company, based on external and
risk management. The company continuously reports
internal considerations. All units and levels of the
on risk-related matters to the Board and the Audit
company are involved in the strategic process.
Committee of the Board.
Both the cross-functional meeting structure and
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Strategic risks the strategic process are long-established and are
evolving all the time. This process of continuous
evaluation and adaptation minimises the risks of the
Corporate governance and policy-related company overlooking threats and opportunities and
risks making wrong decisions that may lead to its
The Executive Board has overall responsibility for operations not meeting the required standard. It also
managing corporate governance and policy-related means that the risk of uncertainty and lack of clarity
risks. All units of the company work according concerning the company’s strategy and business
to a management system that meets Scania’s development can be managed in a precise and
requirements, guidelines and policies, and this system efficient way. In addition to this Scania in a structured
is well documented. The rapid communication of way continuously investigates new areas that may
appropriate information is safeguarded by following be of interest connected to the future development
the company’s management structures and of the ECO system of transport and logistics.
processes. Management systems are continuously
Research and development projects are also revised
being improved, through day-to-day work and through
continuously, on the basis of each project’s
regular review internally and by third parties. A central
technological and commercial relevance.
support function Governance, Risk and Compliance
is in place to support both executive board and line
mangers in reducing compliance and business risks
by providing knowledge in terms of policies,
guidelines, trainings and advice and by setting
up respective structures and processes.
As a result of repurchase obligations and trade-ins, the sales Production and quality risks in the workshop network’s services
and services organisation handles a large volume of used trucks are managed through the Scania Retail System, the Scania Dealer
and buses, and prices and sales figures can vary over economic Operating Standard (DOS) certification and the Scania Code
cycles. Scania has extensive knowledge of handling these price of Practice.
and sales variations because its sales and services network are
highly integrated. Supplier risks
Sales and services units assume a credit risk in relation to their Scania continuously checks that suppliers meet the company’s
customers, mainly for workshop services performed and parts requirements regarding Technology (T), Quality (Q), Delivery (D),
sold. However, the company’s customer base is widespread, Cost (C) and Sustainability (S). Such checks are also made during
which limits the risk in relation to each individual customer. the nomination of new agreements. This work is regularly
reported to Scania Purchasing management.
Operational risks in the sales and services network are detected
and minimised by using the Scania Retail System (SRS), which Scania’s suppliers agree to comply with the United Nations Global
is an adaptation for the commercial operations of the Scania Compact on sustainability in the areas of human rights, labour
Production System (SPS). standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
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adverse effects on the environment, health and safety, human
and recruit employees with the right expertise, and retain and
rights and business ethics in Scania’s business operations.
engage the workforce to ensure that the company’s operations
can deliver the required product and service quality. Some of the Risk assessment and Business continuity management are part
important risks from a People Management perspective that may of every manager’s responsibilities, and include analysis, planning
affect deliveries are: and implementation, which has been adapted to each operating unit.
• Not enough of the right expertise Training and drills occur with all the relevant employees and service
• Lack of business critical expertise providers at Scania’s production units. There is a follow-up process
of monitoring systems, reporting and response procedures.
• Recruitment errors
Scania has carried out orientation studies and risk assessments
Scania has structured, well-established working methods for
of buildings, as well as soil and groundwater contamination at
close cooperation with a number of universities and institutes
its production units around the world.
of technology to create and recruit cutting-edge expertise.
Scania runs an upper secondary school in Södertälje, Mälardalens Additional investigations and required actions have been carried
Tekniska Gymnasium MTG, offering high quality technical upper out whenever and wherever needed. This work takes place in
secondary school education aimed at vocational or university close cooperation with local or regional authorities.
preparation.
All production units have permits that comply with their specific
The opportunities for professional development and career paths national legislation. In addition to legal requirements and the
within the company, along with individual development plans, conditions included in these permits, operations may also be
attracts new employees and will reduce the risk of losing subject to local requirements and rules.
expertise due to external employee turnover.
Whenever it seeks to increase production levels, Scania applies On safety standards, the revision of the general safety regulation
for new permits covering the affected operations, although for will introduce several advance driver assistance systems as
certain Scania operations, regular permit assessments are mandatory in a few years’ time.
required.
Furthermore, the upcoming revision of the European framework
Scania has adopted a safety, health and environment standard, directive may introduce new and stricter surveillance and
which covers 16 prioritised areas. Scania Blue Rating – Safety, certification processes. To meet new regulations, Scania is
Health & Environment is a method used in Scania’s production and utilising its global, modularised product range and is adapting
research and development operations to evaluate safety, health technologies in its future product portfolio.
and environment work. Follow-up occurs based on Scania’s
environment and work environment policy and on the targets and Product launch risks
legal requirements of the ISO 14001 environmental management
standard. Based on the result of this audit, Scania can identify Political decisions aimed at influencing the vehicle market
areas for improvement and promote good working methods in in a given direction – for example, for environmental reasons –
order to gradually improve operational working environments by such means as tax cuts and levies as well as regional
and reduce environmental impacts. This method is also one of the environmental zoning rules may lead to rapid changes in demand.
tools for improving efforts to avoid and reduce work environment This may require acceleration of product introductions and
and environmental risks. increases in research and development resources at an earlier
stage. Scania manages this by integrating the work done by
Scania’s work with sustainability, the Scania Way and the the business intelligence group into all its development and
Scania Code of Practice creates a natural basis for an ethical introduction projects. Throughout the development period, work
and responsible approach among management and employees occurs on a cross-functional basis to ensure that the results of
in relation to Scania’s role in society. During 2017 Scania business intelligence gathered by all units are taken into account
implemented a new code of conduct, that is aligned with VW AG, and that Scania establishes the right priorities in its development
reflecting Scania’s responsibility as a member of society, portfolio.
a business partner and employer.
The product launch process includes carrying out risk analyses
Scania’s requirements are the same no matter where in the world on a number of occasions in order to manage this type of risk.
we operate. Our responsibilities entail ensuring the observance
of human and labour rights also extending through our value Product liability
chain. Further guidance and support is given to employees
through manuals and training. Special emphasis is placed Introducing a new product to the market can include a liability
on ethical and human rights issues in complex geographical risk; this risk is managed by the development, verification and
locations and business segments. validation processes at Scania. It is Scania’s objective to develop
products that are reliable and safe to the user, the general public
Climate change constitutes a global risk as it is contributing and the environment. However, if a product should show signs
to more unpredictable and more extreme weather conditions, of technical shortcomings that might be harmful to people or
and Scania works continually to reduce the impact of its products property, that is dealt with by the Scania Product Liability Council.
and in its operating activities. This body decides what technical solutions should be used in
order to solve the problem and what marketing measures are
Research and development risks needed. The Product Liability Council also conducts a review
of the processes in question to ensure that the problem does
Research and product development occur in close contact
not recur. Where applicable, Scania has a fair risk-sharing with
with the production network, purchase to assure involvement
our suppliers regarding product liability, which minimises the
from the supplier base, and the sales and service organisation
financial risk for Scania.
to effectively safeguard high quality. Scania is in a process to
align the development process with VW Truck & Bus. The outcome
of this cooperation is of importance to assure access to new Insurable risks
future technologies and improve the cost efficiency. Scania works continuously with the identification, analysis and
Due to continually increasing complexity and competition in administration of insurable risks, both at Group and local level.
new technologies there is a technology risk. This is managed A corporate unit is responsible for the Group’s global insurance
by utilising the full competence and knowledge both at Scania portfolio. Customary Group insurance policies to protect the
and in the VW Group. Group’s goods shipments, assets and obligations are arranged
in accordance with Scania’s Corporate Governance Manual
and Finance Policy. Local insurance policies are obtained in
New legislation
accordance with the laws and standards of the country in
The ability to meet upcoming environmental and safety standards question. When needed, Scania receives assistance from outside
in various markets is of great importance for Scania’s future. insurance consultancy companies in identifying and managing
In particular, this relates to legal requirements for reduced levels risks. Insurance is obtained only from well-reputed insurance
of pass-by noise and carbon dioxide declaration legislation for companies, whose financial strength is continuously monitored.
heavy vehicles in the EU, which enters into effect gradually, Risk inspections, mainly focusing on physical risks, are performed
starting in 2018. yearly in most cases at all production units and at a number of
Scania-owned sales and services units/workshops according
Other important future environmental regulations are upgraded
to the standardised Scania Blue Rating Fire Safety system.
national emissions standards in several of Scania’s markets.
Tax risks
Scania and its subsidiaries are the object of a number of tax
cases, as a consequence of the company’s operating activities.
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For further information, see Note 2. None of these cases is
deemed capable of resulting in a claim that would substantially
affect Scania’s financial position. Tax risks above a certain level
are reported regularly to management. Once a year, a report
is submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Chairman of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of Directors
since 2015. since 2016. since 2008. since 2015. Chairman, Audit
Committee.
Member of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of
since 2015. since 2017. Member, Audit Directors since 2005.
Committee.
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Lisa Lorentzon Mari Carlquist Johan Järvklo Mikael Johansson
Representative of PTK at Scania. Representative of PTK at Representative of the Swedish Representative of the Swedish
Member of the Board of Directors Scania. Deputy member of the Metal Workers’ Union at Scania. Metal Workers’ Union at Scania.
since 2015. Previously deputy Board of Directors since 2015. Member of the Board of Directors Deputy Member of the Board
member since 2012. since 2008. Previously deputy of Directors since 2008.
member since 2006.
EXECUTIVE
BOARD
Member of the Board of Directors. Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President,
President and CEO. Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Head of Human Resources. Head of Commercial Operations.
Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President,
Head of Research and Development. Head of Sales and Marketing. Head of Purchasing. Head of Production and Logistics.
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Buses 10,480 10,867
Engines 1,830 1,647 Portfolio, SEK m. 77,028 67,935
Operating margin, % 10.4 6.1 During 2017, the equity of the Scania Group increased by
Income before taxes 12,082 5,963 SEK 7,607 m. and totalled SEK 49,919 m. (42,312) at year-end.
Taxes –3,377 –2,720 Net income added SEK 8,705 m. (3,243) . Equity decreased by
SEK –824 m. (1,932) because of exchange rate differences that
Net income 8,705 3,243
arose when translating net assets outside Sweden. In addition,
1 The operating margin of Financial Services is calculated by taking operating income equity decreased by SEK –337 m. (–936) because of actuarial
as a percentage of the average portfolio.
gains/losses on pension liabilities.
Taxes attributable to items reported under “Other comprehensive
income” totalled SEK 63 m. (249). The non-controlling interest
decreased during the year with -5 comprising of SEK -2 m. due
to currency rate effects and share of the result for the period
with SEK –3 m.
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operations, among other things in investment of cash and cash
Scania CV Group, which includes all production, sales and
equivalents and derivatives trading, is regulated in Scania’s
services and finance companies in the Scania Group.
Financial Policy document. Transactions occur only within
established limits and with selected, creditworthy counterparties.
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Parent Company financial statements, Scania AB 116
Notes to the Parent Company financial statements 117
Proposed distribution of earnings 119
Auditor’s report 120
Key financial ratios and figures 124
Definitions 126
Multi-year statistical review 127
Financial Services 5
Interest and lease income 6,731 6,564
Insurance commission 212 170
Interest and depreciation expenses –4,487 –4,521
Interest surplus and Insurance commission 2,456 2,213
Other income 169 116
Other expenses –250 –233
Gross income 2,375 2,096
Selling and administrative expenses 4 –996 –925
Bad debt expenses, realised and anticipated –105 –156
Operating income, Financial Services 1,274 1,015
1 Total research and development expenditures during the year amounted to SEK 7,499 m. (7,199).
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Current assets
Inventories 12 21,589 19,119
Current receivables
Tax receivables 555 369
Interest-bearing receivables 28 23,452 20,481
Non-interest-bearing trade receivables 28 9,024 8,446
Other current receivables 1 13, 28 5,721 5,541
Total current receivables 38,752 34,837
Current investments 28 1,245 1,122
Cash and cash equivalents 28
Current investments comprising cash and cash equivalents 3,083 3,352
Cash and bank balances 3,421 4,282
Total cash and cash equivalents 6,504 7,634
Total current assets 68,090 62,712
Total assets 177,339 162,993
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 28 39,869 27,298
Provisions for pensions 15 9,346 8,627
Other non-current provisions 16 6,498 6,439
Accrued expenses and deferred income 17 12,186 11,409
Deferred tax liabilities 7 2,862 2,369
Other non-current liabilities 1 28 744 916
Total non-current liabilities 71,505 57,058
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 28 18,822 30,713
Current provisions 16 3,523 3,221
Accrued expenses and deferred income 17 12,729 10,987
Advance payments from customers 1,199 990
Trade payables 28 14,016 12,740
Tax liabilities 1,132 1,388
Other current liabilities 1 28 4,494 3,584
Total current liabilities 55,915 63,623
Total equity and liabilities 177,339 162,993
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Net debt/equity ratio 1,03 1,18
Equity/assets ratio, % 28.1 26.0
Capital employed, SEK m. 118,595 109,483
In Note 14 there is a description of the consolidated equity items and information about the company’s shares.
The equity of the Scania Group has changed as follows (SEK m.):
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Cash flow from operating activities 12,327 11,291
Cash flow from investing activities –6,626 –7,864
Cash flow before financing activities 5,701 3,427
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Monetary long-term items in a business outside Sweden for assets, since the risks and rewards associated with ownership
which settlement is not planned or will probably not occur of the asset have not been transferred to Scania. Lease
within the foreseeable future are, in practice, part of the payments are expensed continuously on a straight-line basis
company’s net investment in operations outside Sweden. over the lease term.
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arises in net financial items. Financially speaking, Scania
of the subsidiary outside Sweden into the functional currency
considers itself hedged and its risk management adheres
of the Parent Company.
to the Financial Policy approved by the Board of Directors.
Cash flow hedging
Hedging instruments, primarily currency futures that were
acquired for the purpose of hedging expected future
commercial payment flows in foreign currencies (hedged
items) against currency rate risks are recognised according
to cash flow hedging rules. This implies that all derivatives are
accounted for in the balance sheet at fair value, and changes
in the value of futures contracts are recognised under “Other
comprehensive income” and accumulate in a hedge reserve
in equity. Amounts that have been recognised in the hedge
reserve in equity are recognised in the income statement
at the same time as the payment flows reach the income
statement.
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from sales revenue.
past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the
Net sales – Vehicles and Services occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future
Sales events. A contingent liability can also be a present obligation
In case of delivery of new trucks, buses and engines as that is not recognised as a liability or provision because it
well as used vehicles in which Scania has no residual value is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required,
obligation, the entire revenue is recognised at the time or because the amount of the obligation cannot be measured
of delivery to the customer. with sufficient reliability.
Incentive programmes
The outcome of the incentive programme for executive
officers is recognised as a salary expense in the period
to which it relate.
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the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the assets that have subsequently become credit-impaired
sum of the consideration received and receivable is (see impairment section). For financial assets that have
recognised in profit or loss. subsequently become credit-impaired, interest income
The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only is recognised by applying the effective interest rate to the
when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or amortised cost of the net financial asset. If, in subsequent
they expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the reporting periods, the credit risk on the credit-impaired
financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and financial instrument improves so that the financial asset is
payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities no longer credit-impaired, interest income is recognised by
assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying
amount of the financial asset.
Financial assets
All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are For purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets,
recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. the Group recognises interest income by applying the credit-
adjusted effective interest rate to the amortised cost of the
All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in financial asset from initial recognition. The calculation does not
their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, depending revert to the gross basis even if the credit risk of the financial
on the classification of the financial assets. asset subsequently improves so that the financial asset is no
longer credit-impaired.
For financial assets, the expected credit loss is estimated Revenue is recognised when control of a product or service
as the difference between all contractual cash flows that is transferred to a customer and is measured based on the
are due to the Group in accordance with the contract and all consideration specified in a contract with a customer taken
the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted into account any variable considerations.
at the original effective interest rate. For a lease receivable, Variable considerations, such as volume-based rebates, are
the cash flows used for determining the expected credit losses estimated and included in the transaction price. However, it is
is consistent with the cash flows used in measuring the lease only included with an amount that, with a high probability, will
receivable in accordance with IAS 17 “Leases.” not be reversed with a significant amount.
For undrawn loan commitments, the expected credit loss is In a transaction including both the sale of a product and
the present value of the difference between the contractual a service the transaction price are allocated between the
cash flows that are due to the Group if the holder of the loan product and the service component based on the stand alone
commitment draws down the loan, and the cash flows that selling price. If there are any discounts in such transaction
the Group expects to receive if the loan is drawn down. the discount are allocated in full to the price of the product.
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service Scania accounts for those as separate performance
Increase in credit risk obligations since the vehicle and the service components are
Irrespective of the outcome of the assessment whether distinct from each other in the contract and the customer can
there have been a significant increase in credit risk, the benefit from the two on its own.
Group presumes that the credit risk on a financial asset
has increased significantly since initial recognition when In those transactions the total transaction price are allocated
contractual payments are more than 30 days past due, unless to those distinct components. A service contract is never sold
the Group has reasonable and supportable information that separately but only together, or nearby, the sale of a vehicle.
demonstrates otherwise.
When allocating the price to the different performance
The Group regularly monitors the effectiveness of the criteria obligations Scania is using stand-alone selling prices.
used to identify whether there has been a significant increase Any discounts are allocated to the vehicle.
in credit risk and revises them as appropriate to ensure that
the criteria are capable of identifying significant increase
in credit risk before the amount becomes past due.
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in the form of contractual payments. At the end of 2017, these
income,” net after taxes.
amounted to SEK 77,028 m. (67,935). In all essential respects,
Scania has collateral in the form of the right to repossess the Product obligations
underlying vehicle. In case the market value of the collateral Scania’s product obligations are mainly related to vehicle
does not cover the exposure to the customer, and the warranties in the form of a one-year “factory warranty” plus
customer has a problem completing its contractual payments, extended warranties and, in some cases, special quality
Scania has a risk of loss. On 31 December 2017, the reserve campaigns. For each vehicle sold, Scania makes a warranty
for doubtful receivables in Financial Services operations provision. For extended warranties and campaigns, a provision
amounted to SEK 954 m. (973). See also “Credit risk” under is made at the time of the decision. Provisions are dependent
Note 27, “Financial risk management.” on the estimated quality situation and the degree of utilisation
in the case of campaigns. An essential change in the quality
Intangible assets
situation may require an adjustment in earlier provisions.
Intangible assets at Scania are essentially attributable
to capitalised product development expenditures and Scania’s product obligations can be seen in Note 16,
“acquisition goodwill.” All goodwill items at Scania stem from “Other provisions” and amounted to SEK 1,747 m. (1,683)
acquisitions of previously independent importers/dealerships. on 31 December 2017.
All goodwill items are subject to an annual impairment test,
Operating segment
Income statement Vehicles and Services Financial Services 5 Eliminations Scania Group
January – December 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenue from external customers 1 119,713 103,927 6,943 6,734 –3,291 –3,558 123,365 107,103
Expenses 1 –108,553 –94,818 –5,669 –5,719 3,291 3,558 –110,931 –96,979
1 Elimination of the amount that corresponds to depreciation/amortisation of operating leases in the Financial Services segment. At Group level, the revenue from operating leases
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shall consist of accrued income in the Vehicles and Services segment and interest income in the Financial Services segment, which is achieved by elimination of depreciation/
amortisation.
2 Provision 2016 regarding EU investigation, see Note 2.
3 Financial income and expenses as well as taxes are reported at segment level to better reflect the Financial Services operating segment, whose operations are based on
net financing expense after taxes. For reasons of comparability, the corresponding information is also shown for the Vehicles and Services operating segment.
4 Value decrease in operating leases is not included.
5 Scania’s revenue in the Financial Services segment by type can be seen in Note 5.
Cash flow statement by segment Vehicles and Services Financial Services Scania Group
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 11,999 10,413 996 859 12,995 11,272
Change in working capital etc. 328 878 – – 328 878
Cash flow from operating activities 12,327 11,291 996 859 13,323 12,150
Cash flow from investing activities –6,626 –7,864 –8,211 –8,643 –14,837 –16,507
Cash flow before financing activities 5,701 3,427 –7,215 –7,784 –1,514 –4,357
1 Refers mainly to new trucks, SEK –1,812 m. (–4,083) and new buses, SEK –464 m. (–589). The adjustment amount consists of the difference between sales value based on delivery
and revenue recognised as income. This difference arises when a lease or delivery is combined with a repurchase obligation. Significant risks remain, therefore recognition is
based on an operating lease contract. This means that recognition of revenue and earnings is allocated over the term of the obligation.
2 Elimination of the amount that corresponds to depreciation/amortisation of operating leases in the Financial Services segment. At Group level, the revenue from operating leases
shall consist of accrued income in the Vehicles and Services segment and interest income in the Financial Services segment, which is achieved by elimination of depreciation/
amortisation.
Geographical areas
Europe Eurasia Asia America 3 Africa & Oceania Total
MSEK 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Vehicles and Services
Net sales, January – December 1 74,330 68,174 6,631 3,291 16,552 13,194 13,588 10,713 8,612 8,555 119,713 103,927
Assets, 31 December 2, 4
89,866 78,512 965 604 2,801 2,357 16,116 15,553 1,855 1,744 111,603 98,770
Gross investments 2 4,392 6,154 45 46 114 70 1,154 1,233 50 26 5,755 7,529
Non-current assets 4, 6 47,474 45,336 529 463 1,245 1,200 6,975 6,448 925 881 57,148 54,328
Financial Services
Revenue, January – December 1, 7 5,220 5,442 450 281 165 141 692 545 416 355 6,943 6,734
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Assets, 31 December 2
61,847 55,715 3,586 2,203 2,808 2,342 8,344 8,065 3,928 3,264 80,513 71,589
New financing customers 39,475 35,724 3,166 1,466 1,452 1,310 3,810 2,602 2,623 1,959 50,526 43,061
Non-current assets 43,768 39,350 1,739 983 1,874 1,588 4,674 4,344 2,458 2,089 54,513 48,354
The geographic areas of Scania are based on where the customers are located. In the section definitions the countries in
each geographic area are listed. Sales of Scania’s products occur in all five geographic areas. Financial Services is found
mainly in the European markets and to a lesser extent in the others. Most of Scania’s research and development work occurs
in Sweden. Manufacturing of trucks, buses and industrial and marine engines occurs in Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Finland,
France, the Netherlands, Poland and Russia.
Other 3,956 4,161 Net interest income and insurance commission 2,456 2,213
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5 “Minimum lease payments” refers to the future flows of incoming payments related
to the contract portfolio, including interest. For operating leases, the residual value
is not included since this is not a minimum lease payment for these contracts.
NOTE 7 Taxes
Tax expense/income for the year 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Current tax 1 –2,979 –2,725 are attributable to the following: 2017 2016
2017 2016
Deferred tax assets (–)/
Reconciliation of effective tax Amount % Amount % tax liabilities (+), net amount –1,039 –1,463
Income before tax 12,082 – 5,963 –
3 Deferred tax assets related to tax loss carry-forwards are recognised to the extent
Tax calculated using Swedish tax rate –2,658 22 –1,312 22 that it is likely that the loss carry-forwards can be utilised to offset profits in future
tax returns. Deferred tax assets related to unutilised tax loss carry-forwards of SEK
414 m. (166) were not assigned a value.
Tax effect and percentage influence: 4 In Sweden, tax laws permit provisions to an untaxed reserve called a tax allocation
reserve. Deductions for provisions to this reserve are allowed up to a maximum of
Difference between Swedish 25 percent of taxable profits. Each provision to this reserve may be freely withdrawn
and foreign tax rates –401 3 –164 3 and face taxation, and must be withdrawn no later than the sixth year after the
provision was made.
Tax-exempt income 154 –1 152 –3
Non-deductible expenses –166 1 –1,012 17
Utilisation of tax value of loss carry-
forwards not previously recognised 19 0 2 0
Not recognised tax loss carry-forward –127 1 –128 2
Derecognised deferred tax
assets not utilised –152 1 –188 3
Adjustment for taxes pertaining
to previous years –91 1 –92 2
Changed tax rates 30 0 22 0
Other 15 0 0 0
Tax recognised –3,377 28 –2,720 46
Total depreciation/amortisation,
Vehicles and Services 2 3,941 3,572
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– of which capitalised expenditures for projects that have been placed in service 6,286
– of which capitalised expenditures for projects under development 1,239
1 Refers mainly to software, which is purchased externally in its entirety,
and customer relationships capitalised upon acquisitions of subsidiaries
– of which capitalised expenditures for projects that have been placed in service 933
– of which capitalised expenditures for projects under development 5,685
1 Refers mainly to software, which is purchased externally in its entirety,
and customer relationships capitalised upon acquisitions of subsidiaries
Scania tests the value of goodwill and other intangible assets that have not started to be amortized at least annually. Goodwill
has been allocated to the cash-generating unit to which it belongs, which usually correspond to a reporting unit. Goodwill has
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been allocated among a number of cash-generating units, and the amount allocated to each unit is not significant compared
to the Group’s total carrying amount for goodwill. Goodwill that has been allocated to cash-generating units coincides with
the total carrying value of goodwill. Goodwill is tested for impairment on the lowest level at which the goodwill is monitored for
internal management purposes and is not larger than an operating segment. The assumptions used in estimating recoverable
amounts are disclosed in Note 2, “Key judgements and estimates.”
Intangible assets are essentially attributable to capitalised product development expenditures and “acquisition goodwill.”
All goodwill items are attributable to acquisitions of previously independent importers/dealers that comprise separate cash-
generating units.
1 Including assets for short-term rentals, operating leases as well as assets capitalised due to repurchase obligations.
2 Of which increase through business combinations amounts to SEK 8 m.
3 An amount of SEK 0 m. as compensation for damaged tangible assets was obtained from third parties and recognised as income in the income statement.
4 Impairment losses on lease assets refer to value adjustment for credit losses.
1 Including assets for short-term rentals, operating leases as well as assets capitalised due to repurchase obligations.
2 Of which increase through business combinations amounts to SEK 2 m.
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3 An amount of SEK 12 m. as compensation for damaged tangible assets was obtained from third parties and recognised as income in the income statement.
4 Impairment losses on lease assets refer to value adjustment for credit losses.
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Value adjustment reserve, 31 December –875 –1,016 Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,212 1,346
Derivatives with positive market value 377 329
Value-added tax 2,659 2,243
Advance payments 213 239
Other receivables 1,260 1,384
Total other current receivables 5,721 5,541
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safeguarded via premiums to the retirement insurance 2. The Scania Executive Pension Plan
company Alecta. These obligations are recognised under 3. The Scania Reliable Vehicles Staff Pension Plan
the heading “Multi-employer defined-benefit plans.”
All plans are administered by trustees who are responsible
Aside from these obligations, there are early retirement for ensuring that SGB has sufficient financing to fully meet
defined-benefit obligations in Scania CV relating to blue-collar all vested/earned benefits for all members.
workers who at the age of 62 have worked for 30 years or who
at the age of 63 have worked for 25 years in the company, as The normal retirement age in the schemes is 65.
well as to a limited number of persons in managerial positions.
Special payroll tax is included in the provision for pension
provisions.
Information regarding the largest plans during 2017 Sweden Switzerland Brazil Great Britain
Present value of defined-benefit obligations 8,015 942 541 953
Fair value of plan assets – –1,051 –72 –779
Net assets not fully valued due to curtailment rule – – 5 –
Recognised as pension liability/(asset) in the balance sheet, SEK m. 8,015 –109 474 174
Assumptions/conditions
Discount rate, % 2.8 0.6 10.3 2.4
Average life expectancy, women/men, years 88 88 83 88
Average duration of obligations, years 21.0 17.1 6.9 22,0
Assumptions/conditions
Discount rate, % 2.8 0.5 12.0 2.6
Average life expectancy, women/men, years 88 88 83 88
Average duration of obligations, years 22,0 15,0 8,4 22,0
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Total expense for defined-benefit payments recognised in the income statement –623 –621
Pension expenses and other defined-benefit payments are found in the income statement under the headings “Research and development expenses,” SEK 133 m. (134),
“Cost of goods sold,” SEK 131 m. (113), “Selling expenses,” SEK 82 m. (105) and “Administrative expenses,” SEK 15 m. (15). The interest portion of the net liability is recognised
as an interest expense and the interest portion in net assets is recognised as interest income.
Pension commitments
Recognised as provision for pensions in the balance sheet 2017 2016
Present value of defined-benefit obligations, wholly or partly funded 2,989 3,099
Present value of defined-benefit obligations, unfunded 8,526 7,646
Present value of defined-benefit obligations 11,515 10,745
Fair value of plan assets –2,283 –2,142
Net assets not fully valued due to curtailment rule 5 14
Recognised in the balance sheet 9,237 8,617
Of which, pension liabilities recognised under the heading “Provisions for pensions” 9,346 8,627
Of which, pension assets recognised under the heading “Other long-term receivables” –109 –10
Asset ceiling
Present value of asset ceiling 2017 2016
Present value of asset ceiling, 1 January 14 17
Interest expenses 2 2
Changes in present value of asset ceiling not included in interest expense –10 –9
Exchange rate differences –1 4
Present value of asset ceiling, 31 December 5 14
2017 2016
Quoted price in an Unquoted Quoted price in an Unquoted
Allocation of fair value in plan assets active market price active market price
Cash and cash equivalents 6 51 5 35
Equity instruments issued by others 6 – 6 –
Debt instruments issued by Scania – 3 – 3
Debt instruments issued by others 114 – 111 –
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Properties leased to Scania companies – 36 – 39
Investment properties 24 – 20 –
Equity mutual funds 917 – 823 –
Fixed income mutual funds 649 – 624 –
Real estate funds 327 – 341 –
Other investment funds 19 20 20 21
Other plan assets 52 59 36 58
Total 2,114 169 1.986 156
1 “Other provisions” include provisions for potential losses on service agreements. Total number of contracts increased during 2017 by 32,500 contracts (25,500) and amounted
to 208,000 contracts (175,500) at year-end.
2 “EU investigation” consists of provision recognised in June 2016 for the investigation conducted by the European Commission concerning inappropriate cooperation.
Uncertainty about the expected outflow dates is greatest for legal and tax disputes as well as the EU claim regarding inappropriate cooperation. Otherwise outflow is expected
to occur within one to two years. Provisions are recognised without discounting and at nominal amounts, as the time factor is not deemed to have a major influence on the
size of the amounts, since the future outflow is relatively close in time. For a description of the nature of the obligations, see also Note 1, “Accounting principles,” and Note 2,
“Key judgements and estimates.”
1 Of the above deferred income related to vehicles sold with repurchase obligations, SEK 1,648 m. (1,471) is expected to be recognised as revenue within 12 months. SEK 866 m.
(651) is expected to be recognised as revenue after more than five years.
1
Of which, assets pledged for:
– Borrowings 111 174
– Liabilities of others 0 0
In addition to the above contingent liabilities, the Group has issued vehicle repurchase
guarantees worth SEK 54 m. (22) to customers’ creditors.
Expensed minimum lease payments amounted to SEK 694 m. (655), of which SEK 282 m. (285) related to costs for leases on
premises.
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Future payment obligations on non-cancellable finance leases
2017 2016
Present value of Present value of
Future minimum future minimum Future minimum future minimum
Finance leases lease payments Interest lease payments lease payments Interest lease payments
Within one year 6 1 5 14 1 13
Between one year
and five years 14 8 6 14 7 7
Later than five years 0 0 0 3 3 0
Total 20 9 11 31 11 20
NOTE 19 Lease obligations, continued NOTE 20 Government grants and assistance
Finance lease assets in balance sheet During 2017, the Scania Group received government grants
amounting to SEK 21 m. (25) attributable to operating expenses
Carrying amount 2017 2016 of SEK 105 m. (98).
Buildings 28 20
Machinery 15 15
Other 6 6
Total 49 41
Total –32 0
NOTE 23 Wages, salaries and other remuneration and number of employees
Wages, salaries and other remuneration, pension expenses and other mandatory payroll fees (excluding personnel on hire) 2017 2016
Boards of Directors, Presidents and Executive (or Group) Vice Presidents 1 526 430
– of which bonuses 227 132
Other employees 17,463 15,894
Subtotal 17,989 16,324
Pension expenses and other mandatory payroll fees 6,208 5,447
– of which pension expenses 2
1,568 1,364
Total 24,197 21,771
1 The number of Board members and executive officers was 564 (532).
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2 Of the pension expense in the Group, SEK 35 m. (29) was for Boards of Directors and executive officers in the Scania Group. At year-end, the total pension obligation was
SEK 119 m. (176) for this category.
2017 2016
Average number of employees
(excluding personnel on hire) Total Women Total Women
Sweden 15,652 21% 14,702 21%
Europe (excluding Sweden) 15,129 14% 14,526 14%
Eurasia 740 26% 735 27%
America 6,871 13% 6,347 14%
Asia 2,269 18% 2,353 18%
Africa and Oceania 1,708 18% 1,623 18%
Total 42,369 17% 40,286 17%
NOTE 23 Wages, salaries and other remuneration and number of employees, continued
Gender distribution 2017 2016
Board members in subsidiaries and the Parent Company 452 424
– of whom, men 417 384
– of whom, women 35 40
Presidents/Managing Directors of subsidiaries and the Parent Company, plus the Group’s Executive Board 112 108
– of whom, men 108 104
– of whom, women 4 4
Others 7 8 7 6 1 1 1 0
Pension Pension
expenses, expenses,
Total defined defined Total
Fixed Board Variable Other salary and contribution benefit pension Pension
2017, SEK thousand salary remuneration 1 salary remuneration remuneration system system expenses obligations
Chairman of the Board – – – – 0 – – 0 –
President and CEO 7,300 – 13,359 264 20,923 2,708 374 3,082 2,539
Rest of Executive Board (7 persons) 23,949 – 43,827 1,509 69,285 8,329 3,512 11,841 18,132
1 Other Board members’ total fees: Andreas Renschler 0; Helmut Aurenz 500; Peter Wallenberg Jr. 500; Christian Porsche 0; Annika Falkengren 325; Matthias Gründler 0;
Markus S. Piëch 0; Stephanie Porsche-Schröder 0; Johan Järvklo 0; Lisa Lorentzon 0.
Annika Falkengren resigned 14 July 2017. Christian Porsche resigned 13 November 2017 and was replaced by Stephanie Porsche-Schröder 28 November 2017.
Pension Pension
expenses, expenses,
Total defined defined Total
Fixed Board Variable Other salary and contribution benefit pension Pension
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2016, SEK thousand salary remuneration 1 salary remuneration remuneration system system expenses obligations
Chairman of the Board – – – – 0 – – 0 –
President and CEO 6,500 – 10,595 283 17,378 1,719 185 1,904 2,332
Former President and CEO 3,375 – – 9,649 13,024 1,101 291 1,392 8,817
Rest of Executive Board (7 persons) 27,936 – 31,407 8,953 68,296 6,083 2,471 8,554 31,061
1 Other Board members’ total fees: Helmut Aurenz 500; Peter Wallenberg Jr 500; Christian Porsche 0; Annika Falkengren 650; Matthias Gründler 0; Markus S. Piëch 0;
Johan Järvklo 0; Lisa Lorentzon 0.
2017 2016
Auditing firm PwC Other auditors PwC Other auditors
Auditing assignments 40 1 36 1
Auditing activities beyond auditing assignments 2 0 1 1
Tax consultancy 3 0 2 1
Other services 2 0 2 0
Total 47 1 41 3
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Swiss franc (CHF) 1,500 1,300
Brazilian real (BRL) –3,000 –3,000
Other currencies 10,600 11,400
Total currency exposure in operating income 45,200 39,400
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Financial Services by about SEK 3.2 m. (7.8) on an annual basis.
1 Exposure is defined as maximum potential loss, without regard to the value of any collateral.
Accounts with past-due receivables ordinarily lead to relatively Other credit risks at Scania
quick repossession of the item being financed. Renegotiation The administration of the financial credit risks that arise
only occurs in those cases where, after a new credit evaluation, primarily in corporate treasury operations, among other
Financial Services deems the customer’s payment problems to things when investing liquidity and in derivatives trading,
be of a short-term, temporary nature and where renegotiation is regulated in Scania’s Financial Policy. Transactions occur
can take place without greatly worsening its risk position. only within established limits and with selected, creditworthy
counterparties. To reduce credit risk, the volume of exposure
For Scania’s customers the renegotiation need was at the
allowed per counterparty is limited, depending on the
same level during 2017 as in 2016. The carrying amount of
counterparty’s credit rating. To further limit credit risk,
the financial assets, whose terms had been renegotiated,
Scania has entered into International Swaps and Derivatives
amounted to SEK 2,236 m. (1,561) at year-end. Contracts are
Association (ISDA) netting contracts with all of its
regarded as bad debts when payment is more than 90 days
counterparties.
past due or when there is information that causes Scania
to terminate the contracts early. The corporate treasury unit is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the rules of Scania’s Financial Policy.
The resale market for repossessed and used vehicles
functioned smoothly during 2017. During the year, 1,360 (1,287) Net exposure to counterparty risk related to derivatives trading
financed vehicles were repossessed. At year-end, the number amounted to SEK –651 m. (–496) at the end of 2017. Estimated
of repossessed but not yet sold vehicles amounted to 270 (284), gross exposure to counterparty risks related to derivatives
with a total carrying amount of SEK 102 m. (107). Repossessed trading totalled SEK 616. (703). Estimated gross exposure
vehicles are sold off by means of a new financing contract with to cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
another customer, direct sale to an end customer or sale via amounted to SEK 7,749 m. (8,756). Short-term investments
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Scania’s dealership network. are deposited with various banks.
Provisions for bad debts changed as follows: Scania had short-term investments worth SEK 4,328 m. (4,474),
of which SEK 3,083 m. (3,352) consists of investments with
Provisions for bad debts 2017 2016 a maturity of less than 90 days and SEK 1,245 m. (1,122)
Provisions, 1 January 973 872 consisted of investments with a maturity of 91–365 days.
Provisions for potential losses 95 124 In addition to short-term investments, Scania had bank
balances worth SEK 3,421 m. (4,282).
Withdrawals due to actual credit losses –97 –74
Exchange rate differences –17 51
Provisions, 31 December 954 973
Provisions as percentage of gross portfolio 1.2 1.4
1 Of the total ceiling, SEK 31,128 m. (36,388) consisted of guaranteed revolving credit 1 Does not include accrued interest.
facilities.
2 Total borrowings excluded SEK 375 m. (186) related to accrued interest and fair value
adjustments on bonds where hedge accounting was previously applied.
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identical assets, and amounted to SEK 738 m. (1,275). Other
assets that are carried at fair value refer to derivatives. These
assets are carried according to Level 2, which is based on data
other than the quoted prices that are part of Level 1 and refer
to directly or indirectly observable market data. Scania applies
a valuation technique that consists of estimating the present
value of future cash flows based on observable yield curves.
The yield curve applied is derived from relevant listed yields
for the respective period during which cash flows are received
or paid. The derivatives are recognised under other non-
current assets, other current assets, other non-current
liabilities and other current liabilities and amounted to
SEK –651 m. (–495) net.
1 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other long-term receivables,” SEK 1,488 m.
2 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other current receivables,” SEK 5,721 m.
3 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other non-current liabilities,” SEK 744 m.
4 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other current liabilities,” SEK 4,494 m.
* Held for trading.
1 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other long-term receivables,” SEK 1,292 m.
2 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other current receivables,” SEK 5,541 m.
3 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other non-current liabilities,” SEK 916 m.
4 Financial instruments included in the balance sheet under “Other current liabilities,” SEK 3,584 m.
* Held for trading.
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Financial assets and liabilities held
for trading, carried at fair value –129 –840
Loan and trade receivables 1
196 2,150
Other financial liabilities –236 –1,194
Total –169 116
2017 2016
Interest income on financial assets 1 3,380 2,855
Interest expenses on financial liabilities 2, 3 –1,851 –1,765
Total 1,529 1,090
1 SEK 252 m. (270) consists of interest income generated from financial assets carried
at fair value.
2 Also includes interest expenses related to operating leases and interest expenses
related to Financial Services that were recognised in the operating income.
3 SEK –681 m. (–760) consists of interest expenses generated from financial liabilities
carried at fair value.
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LOTS Latin América Logística de Transportes Ltda. 29.094.173/0001-06 São Bernardo do Campo Brazil 100
Scania Latin America Ltda. 59.104.901/0001-76 São Bernardo do Campo Brazil 100
Scania Bulgaria EOOD BG121796861 Sofia Bulgaria 100
Scania Real Estate Bulgaria EOOD BG201589120 Sofia Bulgaria 100
Scania Chile S.A. 96.538.460-K Santiago de Chile Chile 100
Vabis Transportation Services (Guangxi) Ltd 32956526-9 Beihai, Guangxi Province China 100
Scania Sales (China) Co., Ltd. 110000450001661 Beijing China 100
Scania Sales and Service (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. 440101400126397 Guangzhou China 100
Scania (Hong Kong) Ltd. 1205987 Hongkong China 100
Scania Real Estate Hong Kong Ltd. 2083208 Hongkong China 100
Scania Colombia S.A.S. 900.353.873-2 Bogotá Colombia 100
Scania Hrvatska d.o.o. 080213913 Zagreb Croatia 100
Scania Czech Republic s.r.o. CZ61251186 Praha Czech Republic 100
Scania Real Estate Czech Republic s.r.o. 24196746 Praha Czech Republic 100
Scania Danmark A/S DK17045210 Ishøj Denmark 100
Scania Danmark Ejendom Aps 33156332 Ishøj Denmark 100
Scania Eesti AS 10238872 Tallinn Estonia 100
Scania Real Estate Finland Oy 2559582-1 Helsinki Finland 100
Scania Real Estate Holding Oy 2566377-5 Helsinki Finland 100
Scania Suomi Oy 0202014-4 Helsinki Finland 100
SOE Busproduction Finland Oy 26121679 Lahti Finland 100
Scania France S.A.S. 307166934 Angers France 100
Scania Holding France S.A.S. 403092786 Angers France 100
Scania IT France S.A.S. 412282626 Angers France 100
Scania Production Angers S.A.S. 378442982 Angers France 100
Scania Real Estate France S.A.S. 78961241300011 Angers France 100
Financial Services
Scania Credit AB 556062-7373 Södertälje Sweden 100
Scania Finance Holding AB 556548-4697 Södertälje Sweden 100
Scania Finans AB 556049-2570 Södertälje Sweden 100
Scania Projektfinans AB 556593-3008 Södertälje Sweden 100
Scania Finance Australia Pty Ltd. 609637596 Melbourne Australia 100
Scania Leasing Österreich GmbH FN246699v Brunn am Gebirge Austria 100
Scania Österreich Holding GmbH FN 316321 d Brunn am Gebirge Austria 100
Scania Finance Belgium N.V. BE0413.545.048 Neder-Over-Heembeek Belgium 100
Scania Banco S.A. CNPJ11.417.016/00011 São Bernardo do Campo Brazil 100
Scania Corretora de Seguros Ltda. CNPJ11.513.179/00105 São Bernardo do Campo Brazil 100
Scania Finance Bulgaria EOOD BG175108126 Sofia Bulgaria 100
Scania Rent Bulgaria EOOD 175108126 Sofia Bulgaria 100
Scania Finance Chile S.A. 76.574.810-0 Santiago de Chile Chile 100
Scania Credit (Hong Kong) Ltd. 1945045 Hongkong China 100
Scania Credit Hrvatska d.o.o. 80516047 Lucko Croatia 100
Scania Finance Czech Republic spol. s r.o. CZ25657496 Praha Czech Republic 100
Scania Finance France S.A.S. 350890661 Angers France 100
Scania Location S.A.S. 402496442 Angers France 100
Scania Finance Deutschland GmbH HRB 3917 Koblenz Germany 100
Scania Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH HRB 22831 Koblenz Germany 100
Scania Finance Great Britain Ltd. 2173954 London Great Britain 100
Scania Finance Magyarország Zrt. 13-10-040959 Biatorbágy Hungary 100
Scania Lízing Kft. 13-09-107823 Biatorbágy Hungary 100
Scania Finance Ireland Ltd. 482137 Dublin Ireland 100
Scania Finance Italy S.p.A. 03333020158 Milano Italy 100
Scania Finance Luxembourg S.A. B0082907 Münsbach Luxembourg 100
Scania Credit (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 1011611-H Shah Alam Malaysia 100
Scania Services del Perú S.A. 20392923277 Lima Peru 100
Scania Finance Polska Sp.z.o.o. 0000036594 Stara Wies Poland 100
Scania Insurance Polska Sp.z o.o. 0000478529 Stara Wies Poland 100
Scanrent – Alguer de Viaturas sem Condutor, S.A. 502631910 Santa Iria de Azóia Portugal 100
Scania Credit Romania IFN S.A. J23/1818/2005 Ciorogârla Romania 100
Scania Regional Agent de Asigurare S.R.L. J23/534/2011 Ciorogârla Romania 100
Scania Rent Romania S.R.L. J23/1669/2008 Ciorogârla Romania 100
OOO Scania Finance 1045005504774 Moskva Russia 100
OOO Scania Leasing 1027700203970 Moskva Russia 100
OOO Scania Strachovanie 1127747003097 Moskva Russia 100
Scania Finance Slovak Republic s.r.o. 43874746 Senec Slovakia 100
Scania Leasing d.o.o. 356417700 Ljubljana Slovenia 100
Scania Credit Solutions Pty Ltd. 2009/016998/07 Aeroton, Gauteng South Africa 100
Scania Finance Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. 2000/025215/07 Aeroton, Guateng South Africa 100
Scania Finance Korea Ltd. 195411-0007994 Kyungam South Korea 100
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Scania Commercial Vehicles Renting S.A. A82853995 Madrid Spain 100
Scania Finance Hispania EFC S.A. A82853987 Madrid Spain 100
Scania Finance Schweiz AG CH-020.3.029.627-6 Kloten Switzerland 100
Scania Credit Taiwan Ltd. 54330725 Taipeh Taiwan 100
Scania Siam Leasing Co. Ltd. 0105550082925 Bangkok Thailand 100
Scania Finance Nederland B.V. 3446773 Breda The Netherlands 100
Scania Insurance Nederland B.V. 1745773 Middelharnis The Netherlands 100
TOV Scania Credit Ukraine 33052443 Kyiv Ukraine 100
Due from subsidiaries 2 1,567 1,567 Items not affecting cash flow – –
Amounts in the tables are reported in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK m.), unless otherwise stated. A presentation of the
Parent Company’s accounting principles is found in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Taking into account
that the operations of the Parent Company consists exclusively of share ownership in Group companies, aside from the
notes below, the Scania Group’s Report of the Directors and notes otherwise apply where appropriate.
Scania CV AB is a public company and parent company of the Scania CV Group, which includes all production, sales and service and finance companies in the Scania AB Group.
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The Board of Directors decided on a dividend proposal After implementing the proposed distribution of earnings,
of SEK 4,353 m. which represents 50 percent of the net the equity of the Parent Company, Scania AB, is as follows:
income SEK 8,705 m. for 2017.
Amounts in SEK m.
Amounts in SEK m. Share capital 2,000
Retained earnings 6,882 Statutory reserve 1,120
Net income for the year 0 Retained earnings 2,529
Other comprehensive income for the year – Total 5,649
Total 6,882
The undersigned certify that the consolidated accounts and the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), as adopted for use in the European Union, and generally accepted
accounting principles respectively, and give a true and fair view of the financial positions and results of the Group and the
Parent Company, and that the Report of the Directors for the Group and the Parent Company gives a true and fair review of the
development of the operations, financial positions and results of the Group and the Parent Company and describes substantial
risks and uncertainties faced by the companies in the Group. The annual accounts and the consolidated financial statements
were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on 14 March 2018. The consolidated income statement and balance sheet
and the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet will be subject to adoption by the Annual General Meeting
on 25 April 2018.
Andreas Renschler
Chairman of the Board
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Peter Wallenberg Jr Johan Järvklo Lisa Lorentzon
Board member Board member Board member
Employee representative Employee representative
Henrik Henriksson
Board member
President and CEO
Auditor’s report
To the general meeting of the shareholders of Scania AB. corporate identity number 556184-8564
Report on the annual accounts We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient
and consolidated accounts work to enable us to provide an opinion on the consolidated
financial statements as a whole, taking into account the
Opinions
structure of the Group, the accounting processes and
We have audited the annual accounts and consolidated
controls, and the industry in which the group operates.
accounts of Scania AB for the 2017. The annual accounts
and consolidated accounts of the company are included In the parent company, Scania AB, no operating activities
on pages 40-119 in this document. are carried out. The operating entities in the group can
be classified into manufacturing units, sales units, finance
In our opinion, the annual accounts have been prepared
companies and intragroup support functions. Manufacturing
in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present
and development is performed in few entities. The individually
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
largest entity is Scania CV AB where a major part of the
parent company as of 31 December 2017 and its financial
group’s research and development is carried out, and is
performance and cash flow for the year then ended in
audited by the group team. For remaining manufacturing
accordance with the Annual Accounts Act. The consolidated
units audit procedures are performed by local auditors
accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual
according to instructions issued by us. As part of this year’s
Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the
audit procedures we have visited the subsidiaries in Brazil.
financial position of the group as of 31 December 2017 and
Sales and finance companies represent a significant part
their financial performance and cash flow for the year then
of the number of units in the group spread over a number of
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting
countries. In our audit, we have focused on those reporting
Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, and the Annual
units that have the largest impact on the financial reporting.
Accounts Act. The statutory administration report is consistent
For these units, the local audit is performed according to our
with the other parts of the annual accounts and consolidated
instructions. All these entities together with the parent
accounts.
company represent some seventy percent of the external
We therefore recommend that the general meeting of sales. Remaining units are manly smaller sales units and
shareholders adopts the income statement and balance support functions.
sheet for the parent company and the group.
Materiality
Basis for Opinions The scope of our audit was influenced by our application
We conducted our audit in accordance with International of materiality. An audit is designed to obtain reasonable
Standards on Auditing (ISA) and generally accepted auditing assurance whether the financial statements are free from
standards in Sweden. Our responsibilities under those material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to
standards are further described in the Auditor’s fraud or error. They are considered material if individually or
Responsibilities section. We are independent of the parent in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
company and the group in accordance with professional ethics the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the
for accountants in Sweden and have otherwise fulfilled our consolidated financial statements.
ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is quantitative thresholds for materiality, including the overall
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinions. group materiality for the consolidated financial statements
as a whole. These, together with qualitative considerations,
Our audit approach helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature,
Audit scope timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the
We designed our audit by determining materiality and effect of misstatements, both individually and in aggregate
assessing the risks of material misstatement in the on the financial statements as a whole.
consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered
where management made subjective judgements; for example, Key audit matters
in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved Key audit matters of the audit are those matters that, in our
making assumptions and considering future events that are professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit
inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also addressed of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of the
the risk of management override of internal controls, including current period. These matters were addressed in the context
among other matters consideration of whether there was of our audit of, and in forming our opinion thereon, the annual
evidence of bias that represented a risk of material accounts and consolidated accounts as a whole, but we do
misstatement due to fraud. not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Revenue recognition for vehicles delivered with residual Recognition of revenue in the right period for vehicles
value commitment and allocation or revenue for service with residual value commitment and for service and repair
contracts contracts is accounted for in the sales entities. In their
accounting manual Scania has developed instructions and
The accounting principles for revenue is described in note 1
models for how to recognise revenue over time for these
to the annual report. For vehicles delivered with residual
transactions with customers. From the Group audit team
value commitments, revenue is recognized over the
we have assessed whether the accounting models are
contracted time for the commitment since the residual
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in line with applicable IFRS.
value risk rests within Scania.
In our instructions to the component auditors, we have
For service and repair contrast, revenue is recognized in
disclosed the accounting principles and models used
line with the costs involved to fulfil the commitment occur.
by Scania and instructed them to confirm that the local
In both cases there is a risk that revenue is recognised components adhere to the accounting principles selected
in the incorrect period over the contracted period. by Scania and that this has been covered in their audit.
Although the accounting model is commonly used throughout
the group, estimates used in the calculation are based on local
circumstances in different markets. These estimates are
assessed by the local audit teams. In connection with the
reporting from the local auditors we have discussions with
them in order to understand audit procedures performed
on the matter.
From our audit procedures we have had no significant to report
to the audit committee.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our objective concerning the audit of the administration,
and thereby our opinion about discharge from liability, is
to obtain audit evidence to assess with a reasonable degree
of assurance whether any member of the Board of Directors
or the Managing Director in any material respect:
• has undertaken any action or been guilty of any omission
which can give rise to liability to the company, or
• in any other way has acted in contravention of the
Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act or the Articles
of Association.
Our objective concerning the audit of the proposed
appropriations of the company’s profit or loss, and thereby
our opinion about this, is to assess with reasonable degree
of assurance whether the proposal is in accordance with the
Companies Act.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is
not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden will always
detect actions or omissions that can give rise to liability
to the company, or that the proposed appropriations of
the company’s profit or loss are not in accordance with
the Companies Act.
Financial reports
Scania presents certain performance measures that are used to explain relevant trends and performance of the Group, of which
not all are defined under IFRS. As these performance measures are not uniformly defined by all companies, these are not always
comparable with the measures used by other companies. These performance measures should therefore not be viewed as
substitutes for IFRS-defined measures. The following are the performance measures used by Scania that are not defined
under IFRS, unless otherwise stated.
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Scania Group
Operating margin, % 3 10.4 6.1 10.2 9.5 9.7 10.4 14.1 16.3 4.0 14.1
– excl. items affecting comparability 2, 3 10.4 9.7 10.2 9.5 9.7 10.4 14.1 16.3 4.0 14.1
Equity/assets ratio, % 28.1 26.0 26.8 31.4 31.2 30.6 31.1 30.2 23.7 19.9
Net debt, excl. provisions for pensions, SEK m. 1 51,581 49,788 42,183 35,780 34,696 31,591 28,213 24,606 39,767 50,112
Net debt/equity ratio 1 1.03 1.18 1.11 0.86 0.93 0.90 0.82 0.82 1.71 2.28
Financial Services
Operating margin, % 1.8 1.6 1.9 1.9 1.5 1.4 1.3 0.5 –0.4 1.0
Equity/assets ratio, % 9.0 9.0 9.8 11.5 10.4 10.3 10.3 11.1 10.4 9.6
Financial reports
Capital Employed 2 2017 2016
Average portfolio 72,482 62,211
Total assets 105,691 92,659
Operating margin 1.8% 1.6%
– Other non-current provisions + current provisions 2 6,004 5,311
– Other liabilities 47,451 40,671
– Net derivatives –359 –263 Equity/asset ratio % 2017 2016
Capital Employed 52,595 46,940 Equity 7,261 6,453
Assets 80,513 71,589
Equity/asset ratio % 9.0% 9.0%
Definitions
SEK m. unless otherwise stated 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Delivery value by market area
Europe 76,853 73,363 65,100 53,211 46,712 43,490 47,747 41,533 37,988 60,360
Eurasia 6,631 3,291 2,623 5,319 6,047 5,966 6,084 2,413 1,449 5,267
America 1 13,665 10, 746 11,799 17,648 23,552 18,391 20,912 21,725 11,812 12,822
Asia 16,545 13, 187 13,044 12,155 7,758 7,853 10,182 9,035 6,097 6,665
Africa and Oceania 8,587 8,358 7,991 6,952 5,925 5,796 5,360 5,403 5,243 4,364
Adjustment for lease income 2 –2,567 –5,018 –5,660 –3,234 –3,146 –1,894 –2,599 –1,941 –515 –501
Total 119,713 103,927 94,897 92,051 86,847 79,603 87,686 78,168 62,074 88,977
Operating income
Vehicles and Services 11,160 5,309 8,601 7,705 7,736 7,694 11,881 12,575 2,648 12,098
– adjusted for items affecting comparability 5
11,160 9,109 8,601 7,705 7,736 7,694 11,881 12,575 2,648 12,098
Financial Services 1,274 1,015 1,040 1,016 719 606 517 171 –175 414
Total 12,434 6,324 9,641 8,721 8,455 8,300 12,398 12,746 2,473 12,512
Operating margin, %
Vehicles and Services 9.3 5.2 9.1 8.4 8.9 9.7 13.5 16.1 4.3 13.6
– adjusted for items affecting comparability 5 9.3 8.8 9.1 8.4 8.9 9.7 13.5 16.1 4.3 13.6
Total 3 10.4 6.1 10.2 9.5 9.7 10.4 14.1 16.3 4.0 14.1
Net financial items –352 –361 –532 –399 –47 –19 214 –213 –871 –534
Net income 8,705 3,243 6,753 6,009 6,194 6,640 9,422 9,103 1,129 8,890
– adjusted for items affecting comparability 5
8,705 7,043 6,753 6,009 6,194 6,640 9,422 9,103 1,129 8,890
Financial reports
Portfolio, Financial Services operations 77,026 67,935 56,486 55,556 48,863 45,038 42,235 36,137 40,404 47,220
Cash flow, Vehicles and Services 5,701 3,427 4,376 4,690 3,231 3,025 6,970 11,880 5,512 1,774
Inventory turnover rate, times 4 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.4 5.8 5.4 6.1 6.4 4.5 6.5
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Number of vehicles produced
Trucks 87,454 75,452 72,382 75,287 75,957 60,647 75,349 60,963 29,573 72,656
Buses 8,327 8,488 6,964 6,921 6,897 6,283 8,708 6,700 6,236 7,709
Total 95,781 83,940 79,346 82,208 82,854 66,930 84,057 67,663 35,809 80,365
Total number of vehicles delivered 90,782 81,346 76,561 79,782 80,464 67,401 80,108 63,712 43,443 73,793
SUSTAINABILITY KPIs
To be able to continuously improve, Scania measure and follow
up on our performance. To facilitate tracking 17 sustainability KPI’s
have been developed, all aligned with our sustainability focus areas.
Sustainable transport
250,000
play a much bigger role than we 4,000
achieve the most efficient transport 200,000
see today, and we don’t need to 3,000
solutions for cities, industries or 150,000
Responsible business
Resource and energy-efficient Total
tonnes
Tonnes
/vehicle
Total
MWh
MWH
/vehicle
kg
/vehicle
% of total
GWh
50 %
Next year this KPI will be
33 %
less energy per produced
25 %
reduction of waste, in
100 %
of our operations run
replaced to match with vehicle in industrial our industrial operations, on fossil-free electricity
our target: 50 percent operations between that is not recycled by by 2020 where the
reduction in CO2 2010 and 2020. 2015-2020. necessary prerequisites
emissions from land are in place5.
transport between 2016
and 2025. Emissions from
non-land transport will
be reported separately.
opportunities, is essential 20
9.0
to our success. 0
2016 2017
8.5
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Target Target
>85 %
on the related questions
Equal
opportunities to become
in the Employee managers for men and
Satisfaction Barometer. women.
2 Total emissions of CO2 equivalents in tonnes from Scania’s own transport/produced 5 Fossil-free electricity purchased and internally generated. Share of GWh for Scania
number of units. Included in transport are transport of production material to our CV’s industrial operations in Scania Europe and Scania Latin America, without
factories, transport of vehicles to our customers and transport of spare parts to commercial operations, and without India. Target concerns markets where there is
our workshops. a deregulated electricity market and availability of non-fossil alternatives in the grid.
3 This section covers the use of various energy sources in all Scania premises, 6 Percentage of female managers in relation to percentage of female employees
including leased or rented within production and logistics excluding regional compared to the same number for men.
production centres, including fuel consumed for engine testing. 7 Perception of Scania’s diversity & inclusion climate from Scania Employee
4 Sum of waste sent for energy recovery and waste sent for disposal divided by the Satisfaction Barometer survey: The KPI is a weighed result of three questions from
total number of units produced (Waste sent for energy recovery + waste sent for Scania’s annual survey concerning the employee’s perception of the diversity and
disposal / Produced units). Waste sent for energy recovery = Waste used as a fuel inclusion climate at their workplace. The result is covering Sweden, Great Britain
due to its energy content, e.g. to produce hot water, steam or electricity. Waste sent and Brazil.
for disposal = Waste sent for incineration without energy recovery and/or waste
deposited at landfill.
20
5.00
0 0.00
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Target Target
97 %
healthy attendance.
5
accidents per million
worked hours.
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT INDEX
Sustainability is an integrated part of Scania’s work. We are committed to
transparent sustainability reporting. Our aim is to provide our stakeholders
with regular and relevant information about our sustainability efforts.
Bo Karlsson
Authorized public accountant
Partner in charge
Björn Irle
Authorized public accountant
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