Much of the progress already observed in decarbonizing the transport sector today can be attributed to technology developments, policy ambitions, and growing consumer interest in climate action, including electric vehicles (EVs) . That’s the view shared by Karin Svensson, chief sustainability officer at Volvo Group, and Spencer Rieder, director of government affairs and sustainability at Audi of America. They spoke to Forbes during this year’s Climate Week and discussed how Volvo Group and Audi are reducing emissions from their operations, including corporate offices, production facilities and the energy that powers those buildings. It was revealed that This is part of a larger approach to decarbonize supply chains while identifying opportunities to increase profitability. Increasing sustainability controls across your business includes reducing emissions in material production, reducing material usage, or using lower-impact alternative materials. The largest carbon footprint comes from the energy used in manufacturing.
