Greener Living
Uber’s Boss Makes the Case for Forcing Companies Into EVs
The world’s largest ride-hailing service is trying to tackle its rising carbon footprint by pushing governments to increase electric vehicle mandates.
Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer of Uber Technologies Inc., during an interview in London on Oct. 8, 2024.
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Companies don’t seem to want to talk about climate goals these days.
In the US, there’s political backlash against environmental initiatives and trepidation which way the election goes. In Europe, companies with ambitious emission goals are struggling with their core responsibility of profitability and staying competitive. In Asia, corporations continue to lag their western peers on setting sustainability targets.