Five British companies have joined The Climate Group’s global electric vehicles initiative, EV100, committing to switching their fleets by 2030.

“We are delighted to welcome these leading British businesses to EV100, demonstrating the collective will for ambitious EV policies and the need for this demand to be met by manufacturers,” said The Climate Group CEO, Helen Clarkson. 

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“As the UK looks ahead to hosting COP26 in 2021, corporate support for the transition to electric vehicles is more important than ever. Major companies signing up to EV100 sends a strong demand signal to the UK government that British business is ready to accelerate the clean energy transition.” 

  • UK energy provider, OVO commits to transitioning its fleet and installing charging infrastructure at its work locations to support EV uptake by employees 
  • Business services provider, Rentokil Initial commits to transitioning its fleets in the UK and Europe, with a view to expanding to its global fleet
  • Salary Sacrifice vehicle provider, Tusker commits to switching its 20,000 customer vehicle fleet and increasing charging to support EV uptake by employees
  • Building materials and construction solutions company, Tarmac commits to converting its 2,000 strong car and van fleet, as well as installing charging infrastructure for employees and customers at corporate locations across the UK 
  • Vehicle subscription service, Drover commits to transitioning its 30,000 customer vehicle fleet, motivated by concerns of air pollution and high CO2 levels caused by road transport in London

The Climate Group has also announced a new partnership with BT Group, the UK Electric Fleets Alliance, to promote a faster switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Alliance advocates the British government to adopt a 2030 end date to the purchasing of new petrol and diesel cars.