EV100 members share their stories

Members of Climate Group's EV100 coalition have put more than 700,000 EVs on the road – and many have electrified over 50 per cent of their fleets. As part of its recent relaunch, we hear from EV100 members on how their progressing with their electrification goals, and what tips they’d share with others
 
Recently re-launched, EV100 is a network of organisations committed to electrifying their fleets. Climate Group has gathered a number of its members to share their electrification progress and offer tips for others to follow.
 
EV100 member Arcadis, for example, is making excellent strides in its electrification journey, with fleets in some countries exceeding 80 per cent electric. Simon Swan, Global Solutions Director, from Arcadis, said: "One key learning that I'd share with others on their EV journey is to embrace change and collaborate with others. This accelerates progress and brings valuable insights. Together we can make a real difference."
 
AstraZeneca is also making major progress, with 63 per cent of its fleet fully electric by the end of 2024. "Our success came from bold targets, science backed action, and strong local leadership," commented Liz Chatwin, VP Global Sustainability and SHE.
 
IKEA too is progressing confidently towards its electrification goals. Simon Hanzell Thomas, Climate and Nature Manager at Ingka Group, one of IKEA's largest franchisees, said that IKEA products are delivered 100 per cent emission free across 20 cities in 300 IKEA locations. "We've had challenges, but we're going to keep going because we believe zero emission deliveries represent the future of retail," Simon commented.
 
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What's changed in the EV100 relaunch?
 
With the relaunch, EV100 is introducing a more flexible commitment structure to recognise diverse market conditions across different regions and vehicle segments. This replaces the blanket 2030 deadline with region-specific timelines and allows companies to focus on electrifying specific vehicle segments relevant to their operations (cars, vans, trucks).
 
What's more, all pledges must be zero-emission: plug-in hybrids, considered a bridging technology in the early stages of the transition, no longer count. 
 
A new EV100 Pledge Network (EVPN) welcomes companies who are ready to explore fleet electrification but not yet prepared for the full EV100 commitment.
 
The medium and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) segment, which used to be represented by the EV100+ sister initiative, is now also covered by EV100.  
 
As a diverse network of companies at all stages of their EV transition, EV100 leverages the leadership of its members to drive policy change in markets around the world. It pools knowledge, expertise and practical experience from the front line of the EV transition, and leads the global conversation with a year-round programme of events. 
 
Dominic Phinn, Head of Transport, Climate Group, said: “The relaunched EV100 is leading the global charge to get the EV transition done. Our members are forward-thinking companies who understand the competitive advantage of early adoption. We all know where we’re heading: road transport will be cleaner, healthier, and smarter. The winners are those who’ll get there first.” 

Find out more and join the EV100 here.