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Streamed on November 9th 2021

Exhaust fumes streaming from cars is the immediate image that comes to mind when thinking about the environmental impacts of the mobility sector. To that end, does the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) offer the solution to this problem? Only partly. Switching to clean energy sources only tackles about half of greenhouse gas emissions — which means we need to do more to redesign mobility and transport systems. Watch this episode to hear from:

  • The businesses reshaping the future of transportation

  • Why there’s more to the EV transition than just the energy source

  • The latest viewpoints on how trends including sharingsharingThe use of a product by multiple users. It is a practice that retains the highest value of a product by extending its use period., automation, and more integrated mobility can deliver better outcomes for business, people, and the environment

Speakers featured:

  • Ilham Kadri: CEO at Solvay

  • James Lundström: Head of Circular EconomyCircular EconomyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. at Volvo Cars

  • Soukeyna Gueye: Ellen MacArthur Foundation

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