Volvo Car UK and the Eden Project extend fleet partnership

A partnership between Volvo Car UK and the Eden Project, which began in 2021, has been extended until 2027.

Volvo will continue as the official electric car partner of the Eden Project and presenting partner of the Eden Sessions annual live music series, a joint venture with AEG.

A fleet of nine fully electric Volvo XC40 cars will continue to serve as the backbone of the Eden Project’s transport for staff and visitors, both around and beyond its site in Cornwall.

Multiple teams at the Eden Project use the cars daily, from operations, Eden Sessions and event staff through to site managers and paramedics.

The cars are also used by teams working on new Eden Projects in Morecambe and Dundee for travel to and from those locations.

Andy Jasper, CEO of the Eden Project, said: “The Eden Project is incredibly proud of our continuing relationship with Volvo Car UK. Volvo are not only completely in tune with the Eden Project mission, but they are also leaders in sustainable transport and a huge brand that is recognised and trusted around the world.

“Our ambition is for our relationship with Volvo to grow and deepen, taking on increasing importance as we expand the reach of the Eden Project into new locations in the UK and deliver inspirational conservation projects across the world.”

Volvo Car UK will also proudly support the Eden Project’s Nature Connections early years programme, which emphasises the importance of fostering a connection with nature during children’s formative years and nurturing a family culture of outdoor exploration.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, managing director of Volvo Car UK, said: “Volvo aims to be a pioneer in protecting people and the planet, and we have set bold targets as a company to be completely climate neutral by 2040. 

“We know we need to do more, and that we need to find like-minded organisations and people to work with to be part of the solution. 

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with The Eden Project, an acknowledgment of our shared vision and ambition for a safer, sustainable future.”