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Climate Group (UK registered name: The Climate Change Organisation)

Climate Group drives climate action.

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Response to Clean corporate vehicles

8 Sept 2025

Climate Group EV100 welcomes the European Commissions upcoming legislation to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets. While road transport electrification is progressing, market-driven transition is still too slow to meet EU climate goals. A well implemented legislative proposal setting binding zero emission targets on corporate fleets, coupled with supporting policies and incentives, will boost the transition to Electric Vehicles, provide investment certainty, and ensure the shift happens at the required pace. For the drafting of the proposal, EV100 puts forward the following recommendations: 1.Set binding electrification targets for all corporate fleets Set clear, binding targets for all stakeholders, including rental and leasing companies, while distinguishing between vehicle categories to take into account different market conditions and requirements. Binding zero-emission targets for corporate fleets will drive innovation, create a level playing field among companies, provide investment certainty, send clear market signals, accelerate infrastructure development, and secure necessary demand to enable manufacturers to meet CO2 standards. In alignment with EV100, we recommend setting the following targets, complemented by half-term milestones: 100% zero emission cars by 2030 100% of zero-emission vans and medium-duty vehicles by 2035 100% zero-emission HDVs by 2040 2.Strengthen the supportive ecosystem for fleet transition Fleet targets are key drivers for zero-emission fleet transition. However, to unlock its full potential the supportive ecosystem needs to be strengthened: A reliable and sufficient supply of zero-emission vehicles, delivered by maintaining ambitious CO standards for all vehicle classes. Accessible and reliable charging infrastructure, including consistent implementation of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). Upgraded and resilient electricity grid, planning reform, and smart charging. Financial and non-financial incentives to stimulate EV uptake, such as the planned extension of the Eurovignette exemption for zero-emission HDVs and dedicate specific funding to the transition to zero emission vehicles for SMEs. A favorable taxation regime for corporate EVs, such as benefits in kind, is a key fiscal treatment and a main factors of a companys economic choice. Without these complementary measures, the EU risks falling short of the Clean Corporate Fleets initiatives full potential. 3.Make the Regulation inclusive for all EV100 supports a regulatory design that incorporates all vehicles owned, procured or used by corporate fleet. To unlock its full potential heavy-duty-vehicles (HDVs) as well as freight forwarders and shippers of transport service should also be included in the legislative proposal. Most companies procure vehicles from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is therefore crucial that SMEs are supported in this transition, such as via the Social Climate Fund. 4.Focus on zero tailpipe emissions Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cells Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are the most cost-effective, clean, and proven solution to deliver a decarbonized road transport sector. These technologies are the only ones that guarantee zero tailpipe emissions. Their uptake, supported by an EU-wide Ecoscore system, is key to reducing CO2 emissions, air pollution and achieving the EU climate goals. Expanding the role of low emission fuels for vehicles would jeopardise investments in the EV value chain as well as delay the decarbonisation of road transport. Low emission fuels are best used where direct electrification is still not possible, like steel, maritime and aviation. 5.Propose a Regulation as the legal instrument We suggest the Commission to propose a Regulation instead of a Directive as a more effective legal instrument. It avoids delays and fragmented implementation from national transposition while providing investment stability.
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Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

17 Jul 2025 · Corporate Fleets strategic dialogue

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

27 May 2025 · introductory meeting

Meeting with Matthieu Moulonguet (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment) and

23 Apr 2025 · Greening Corporate Fleet

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment) and

14 Jan 2025 · Greening corporate fleets

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Oct 2023 · Exchange on the Net Zero Industry Act (staff level)

Meeting with Jakop G. Dalunde (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

27 Jun 2023 · CO2 standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles (Staff Level)

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

26 Jan 2023 · CO2 emission standards for HDVs

Response to Revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans

26 Nov 2020

Introduction The Climate Group is an international non-profit, with offices in London, New Delhi and New York. Our mission is to drive climate action, fast, by forming networks of business and government to move whole systems to a clean future. Our EV100 initiative brings together 92 global businesses pledging to electrify fleets and/or deploy EV charging company-wide by 2030. We have 22 companies headquartered in the EU, with 1.5 million employees and €300 billion in revenue. Across the EU, our members are aiming to electrify 1.5 million vehicles and install charging at 1,300 locations. They’ve already electrified 75,000 vehicles and installed charging at 600 locations. We also have 32 companies based in Norway, Switzerland and the UK. Our Under2 Coalition brings together 220 governments, representing 1.3 billion citizens and 43% of the global economy, all committed to keeping global temperature rise to well below 2°C. This includes 43 European regions, representing 179 million citizens and €5.6 trillion in GDP. The Under2 Coalition’s ZEV Community brings together all levels of government to learn about zero emission vehicle (ZEV) initiatives taking place around the world. This file presents a vital opportunity to put the EU on track for 100% ZEV car and van sales by no later than 2035. Context We agree higher uptake of ZEVs will be needed to achieve the new 2030 target and 2050 climate neutrality objective. To fully decarbonise light duty transport by 2050, all new cars and vans will need to be ZEVs by no later than 2035. Problem In the EU, the main barrier for EV100 members is the capital cost of EVs, in part due to lack of supply. Other barriers include operational impacts (e.g. time required for vehicle charging), lack of charging infrastructure, and lack of the right vehicle types (e.g. electric tow trucks). Economic impacts EVs are already cheaper to run and will soon be cheaper to buy thanks to ongoing battery cost reductions, from as early as 2022 for large cars in Europe . The EV transition could create 660,000-1.1 million net new jobs by 2030 . Social impacts It’s important to ensure a just transition for auto manufacturing and maintenance workers. However, auto jobs not exclusively related to engines, exhausts and gearboxes will remain in high demand, and new jobs will be created in battery production and charging. The global ZEV market is rapidly expanding. Europe needs to secure a leadership position. A lack of ambition now will see these jobs lost to overseas competitors. Environmental impacts To fully realise the benefits to climate and clean air, it’s important to focus any stimulus on ZEVs i.e. full battery electric vehicles (BEVs). EV100 members’ electric fleets are 91% BEV and 9% plug-in hybrid (PHEV) . This shows the idea that PHEVs are a needed stepping-stone to BEVs no longer holds, while the potential contribution of hydrogen is focused on heavy duty vehicles. Simplification and/or administrative burden CO2 standards are effective for incentivising production of ZEVs, as shown by the surge in market share in 2020 . A ZEV mandate (as seen in British Columbia, California, China, Québec) could also be effective. We’re unconvinced that extending the Emissions Trading System to road transport would be beneficial, given the increase in administrative burden, and the immediate availability of more effective policy tools. Further considerations We recommend the impact assessment should focus on a central case of ensuring 100% ZEV sales by no later than 2035, with annually increasing interim targets. Early action is key to stimulate the market, supply pent-up demand from businesses, and maximise emissions reductions. A clear target and trajectory will enable all stakeholders to plan for a smooth transition. Conclusion We look forward to contributing the insights of our EV100 members to support policymakers in developing an ambitious approach, bringing road transport in line with the EU’s climate goals.
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