WBCSD coalition to invest billions for transport decarbonisation by 2030

Plans include 26,000 EVs and 200 MW renewables in emerging markets.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) said its Transport & Mobility members aim to mobilise billions in decarbonisation investments before 2030, anchored in asset deployment. 

The coalition outlined plans to roll out 26,000 electric vehicles across heavy, medium, and light segments, alongside 200 megawatts of renewable energy capacity in India, Mexico, and Brazil.

Transport accounts for roughly 23% of global energy‑related CO₂ emissions, according to the International Energy Agency, with road transport contributing more than three‑quarters. WBCSD noted that electrification of fleets in emerging markets could reduce annual emissions by several million tonnes, whilst renewable integration would lower reliance on fossil‑fuel power generation. 

These operational shifts are expected to influence capital allocation decisions and improve long‑term cost efficiency.

In Europe, members are advancing electrification standards and policy frameworks to secure financing and mitigate risks linked to infrastructure rollout. WBCSD members said co‑designed agreements with governments and financiers are necessary to ensure timely investment flows.

The coalition plans to expand transport decarbonisation solutions across vehicle segments and geographies, with targets tied to asset deployment and energy capacity.