Tuesday 25 August 2020

AGL becomes ‘first Australian company’ to join EV100 initiative

Australian energy company AGL has announced it has become 'country's first' to join Climate Group's EV100 initiative.

The firm has committed to shifting its 400 vehicle fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

The move is expected to support the company's target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

AGL Chief Operating Officer, Markus Brokhof said: “EVs present a simple and effective solution as part of a cleaner energy future, with the transportation sector currently responsible for up to 19% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

“It is the right time to transition our fleet to help reduce our own emissions, as well as the subsequent noise and air pollution."