Beyond offering electric vehicles to customers, what are manufacturers doing to reduce their own environmental footprint? The transportation sector accounts for about a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Masu. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, approximately 70% of direct transport emissions are attributable to the use of vehicles on roads around the world, including light passenger vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and all classes in between. Masu. The companies that make these vehicles are increasingly focusing on battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric powertrains, with some even pledging to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles altogether. This change will reduce emissions on our roads, but are there opportunities to further drive sustainability improvements through the vehicle supply chain?To answer this question, I will We spoke to the heads of sustainability at Volvo Group and Audi of America. Karin Svensson is Chief Sustainability Officer of the Volvo Group and has a longer tenure.
