The Traton Group has introduced a group-wide Green Finance Framework to promote the financing and refinancing of battery-electric commercial vehicles. The framework is designed to attract investors specifically interested in supporting projects related to electric commercial vehicles and their wider ecosystem.
The initiative covers Traton’s full value chain, including vehicle development, production, charging infrastructure, and financial services, with the goal of advancing sustainable commercial transport. Traton’s major European subsidiaries, MAN and Scania, are included under the framework.
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Christian Levin, CEO of Traton Group and Scania, said: “Traton is committed to driving the transformation of commercial transport through sustainable innovation. With our Green Finance Framework, we align our financing strategy with global climate goals and offer investors a transparent, forward-looking platform to support the transition to battery-electric mobility.”
The framework allows investors to participate through a variety of green financing instruments, including green bonds, loans, promissory note loans, and asset-backed securities. Traton has aligned the initiative with international standards, ensuring that proceeds are used exclusively for projects supporting battery-electric commercial vehicles.
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A Green Finance Committee within Traton oversees the selection, evaluation, and monitoring of investments. The group also commits to providing annual reports on the use of funds and their impact, ensuring transparency for investors.