Two Kolkata-based companies, Vikram Solar and SnapE Cabs, signed the UK-supported Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Declaration on Thursday and became part of the Accelerating to Zero Coalition platform. The platform with the names of new signatories will be launched at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Commonly known as COP27) taking place in Sharm El Shaikh, Egypt.
Both companies pledged to work towards reducing carbon emission and adopting more renewable energy. The ceremony took place at the British Deputy High Commission office on Thursday afternoon in the presence of the British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis. The High Commissioner marked the day as COP27 Solutions Day in Kolkata.
The event also provided a platform for the companies, that have signed the ZEV Declaration, to share and exchange ideas about their journey to achieve zero-emission vehicles. Besides, during the interaction, the business leaders got an opportunity to network and explore collaborative options with the UK.
Talking on the occasion Ellis said, “I am delighted to be in Kolkata, one of the world’s most innovative cities in the fight against climate change. Be it on electrification of the public transport system or the new electric vehicle policy, the UK is a partner of Kolkata and India on this journey. Congratulations to the two companies for joining the Accelerating to Zero Coalition platform, which will provide greater access to finance, technology and innovations.”
The ZEV Declaration, which has more than 200 signatories, was launched by the UK government at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. It sets out a commitment for all new cars sales to be zero emission globally by 2040 and by 2035 in leading markets.
