STOCKHOLM, June 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Motorcycle Day,
June 21, Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:
ALV) (SSE: ALIV-SDB), the worldwide leader in automotive safety
systems, and the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) announced the renewal
of their collaboration to enhance motorcycle safety globally. The
collaboration supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.6 which
aims to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries by 2030, and
Autoliv's goal of saving 100,000 lives annually.
Motorcycle safety will be the key focus for this next phase of
the collaboration, building upon the successful partnership
established in 2022.
The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 highlights that the
number of motorbikes and scooters has nearly tripled since 2011,
with these vehicles involved in 21% of global road traffic
deaths.
"Our collaboration with UNRSF allows us to gain insights from
the global road safety community and share our expertise as a
leader in automotive safety," said Mikael
Bratt, CEO of Autoliv. "Partnerships and collaborations are
essential for reducing the global burden of road traffic deaths and
severe injuries. We are confident that safety for motorcyclists and
other vulnerable road user groups can be significantly improved. By
working closely with the UN Road Safety Fund and its global network
of partners, we can make the roads safer."
By sharing insights, knowledge, and data, this partnership
between Autoliv and the UN Road Safety Fund will empower the global
road safety community, including UN agencies, NGOs, and technology
providers, to collaborate and drive necessary changes.
Nneka Henry, Head of the UN Road
Safety Fund, said "The rising number of motorcycle fatalities
demands a global, multi-stakeholder approach. We welcome Autoliv's
renewed commitment and leadership in addressing this critical
challenge. By combining our resources and expertise, we can develop
and implement effective solutions to make motorcycling safer for
everyone."
Autoliv's commitment is an important step towards the Road to
Morocco High-Level Pledging Forum, which will be held during the
4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in February 2025.
To further explore critical motorcycle safety issues and
solutions, Autoliv and UNRSF will co-host a roundtable discussion
on strengthening motorcycle safety globally on June 25, 2024, at 9.00-10.30 (CET). This hybrid
event will be held both online and onsite at the UN office in
Geneva. Participation details for
media, please contact marianelly.diaz@un.org.
Inquiries:
Media: media@autoliv.com
Gabriella Etemad, Tel +46 (0)8 58
720 602 or Emelie Ericson +46
(0)8 58 720 635
Investors & Analysts:
ir@autoliv.com,
Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206
71 or Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587
206 14
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (NASDAQ: ALIV-SDB) (STOCKHOLM: ALIV-SDB) is the worldwide leader
in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we
develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as
airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive
manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions,
such as pedestrian protection, connected safety services and safety
solutions for riders of powered two wheelers. At Autoliv, we
challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to
sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2023, our products saved
35,000 lives and reduced more than 450,000 injuries.
Our 70,000 associates in 25 countries are passionate about
our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of
everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at
our 14 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks. Sales in 2023
amounted to US $ 10.5 billion. For
more information go to
www.autoliv.com.
About UNRSF:
The UN Road Safety Fund mobilizes financing from various
sources and channels these resources to high-impact, scalable, and
sustainable road safety projects worldwide. Operating in 88
countries across 5 regions, the fund supports initiatives such as
better urban planning for school zones, low emission non-motorized
transport, speed management, and cleaner, safer used vehicle
standards.
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