E& unveils plans to electrify vehicle fleet and address climate change

E& unveils plans to electrify vehicle fleet and address climate change

Dubai: e& today announced plans to electrify its fleet of vehicles, aiming for zero carbon emissions by gradually replacing light vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in phased approach by 2030. This landmark initiative is set to transform e&'s vehicle fleet in the UAE, with the first phase involving the replacement of 100 vehicles with EVs. This follows e&'s recent announcement at COP28, where it committed to achieving zero carbon emissions across its own operations, covering Scope 1 and 2, by 2040, embarking on a decisive journey towards environmental sustainability.  In support of this objective, the company also announced near term targets (2030) of a Group-wide reduction of 43 per cent from its own activities and the energy it purchases and uses (Scope 1 and 2 emissions). Obaid Bokisha, Group Chief Operations Officer of e&, said: “e& is committed to environmentally friendly transport and reducing its carbon footprint. Our initiative to replace all light vehicles with electric vehicles demonstrates our commitment to addressing climate change and embracing cleaner, greener technologies. “e& is actively seeking innovative solutions to replace its entire fleet gradually as it addresses the requirement for suitable electric vehicles in various categories. As a responsible organisation, e& intends to