3 surprising reasons why cities are struggling to slash emissions

Feb 11, 2022

cities An e-scooter user logs on to an app to rent a scooter from Bird in Munich, Germany, September 5, 2021. Picture taken September 5, 2021.

We need a standardised approach for accounting and reporting the carbon emission intensity of urban mobility in cities. Image: REUTERS/Nick Carey.

Adam Gromis

Public Policy Manager, Sustainability & Environmental Impact, Uber Technologies

Maya Ben Dror

Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum

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