Mercedes-Benz says it aims to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by the end of the decade. This announcement was made by the company at the Environmental, Social and Governance Conference. “Individuals’ mobility needs are constantly increasing, and our mission is to meet this need in a sustainable way. By 2030, we aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%.” Ola Kallenius, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercedes-Benz spoke.
Along with the above strong commitment, the German automaker also said the solutions it will implement to achieve the set plan. First, Mercedes-Benz aims to generate zero emissions by expanding its lineup of electric vehicles. Those are not only passenger cars but also electric commercial trucks.
The next step is to strengthen the zero-carbon charging system. Currently, Mercedes-Benz has 300,000 charging points across Europe and is rolling out the same in the US market. The German carmaker will also invest more than half in the production and recycling of clean batteries. The luxury brand says batteries are the most difficult element in an EV’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions. By switching to CO2 neutral cell battery production, the company will reduce emissions by 20%, in addition to using greener LFP batteries. A CO2 neutral battery recycling plant will also be built in Germany.
Finally, Mercedes-Benz will use more sustainable materials in cars, including steel and aluminum. Mercedes-Benz says it is working with suppliers to ensure that all steel and aluminum used in cars is carbon neutral. Further, the German automaker aims to have 70% of energy for production by 2030 from renewable energy sources.
Not only aiming for green and sustainable production, Mercedes-Benz also surprised when announcing that by 2030, 30% of its senior management positions will be held by women. At the same time, paying more attention to human rights in the use of labor.
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