Mexico City gets cleaner air and a certificate to Commute Greener! by Volvo IT

 

Mexico City gets cleaner air and a certificate to Commute Greener! by
Volvo IT

An innovative approach by the Mexico City authorities made it possible
for employees to change their commuting pattern and reduce their carbon
footprint by up to 40%. Using Commute Greener!, a web and mobile phone
solution from Volvo IT, it is possible to significantly reduce
congestion, lower CO2 emissions and create savings in terms of health,
fuel costs and the environment. Five large organisations in the Mexico
City administration were the first to use Commute Greener! in Mexico.
The authorities in Mexico City have now earned the first certificate of
achievement given in the Americas.

“It is very valuable to work together with Commute
Greener! (http://www.commutegreener.com/#Login-1840)” says Martha
Delgado, Secretary of Environment in the government of Mexico City. She
continues, “Our city has an ambitious Green Plan and transportation is
one important area. The opportunity to both measure and reduce CO2
emissions makes Commute Greener! suitable for integration with our
Environmental Management System.”

Per Gabell, president of Volvo de Mexico, will hand over the first
certificate of achievement given in the Americas to Martha Delgado
during a ceremony on 3 May. 

The Commute Greener! solution is already being used successfully in
other parts of the world. Mexico City has now proven that it is possible
to influence personal awareness and generate measurable change in mega
cities as well. With Commute Greener! it is possible to put CO2
accountability information directly into the hands of individuals.
Mexico City obtained very encouraging results with dedicated groups
showing up to 40% CO2 reductions. This was made possible by using
effective engagement methods, together with a governance structure and
follow-up. On a yearly basis, the CO2 reductions could reach 75,000
tones for the defined segments.

“We must engage people to generate valuable results. It's about more
than improving the environment. It's about improving society and our
quality of life. We are expanding our focus beyond environmental care to
include improving one's health, securing more quality time, achieving
fuel cost reductions, reducing congestion and enabling innovation in
transportation systems,” says Magnus Kuschel, Managing Director of
Commute Greener! at Volvo IT.

The simple yet effective tool that is included with Commute Greener!
enables individuals and organisations to make environmentally conscious
transportation choices. Broad access is ensured by including smart
phones with GPS functions, as well as simple phones and web access.
Together with social networking capabilities, this enhances overall
value.

An increasing number of municipalities, authorities, businesses and
individuals in different parts of the world are turning to Volvo IT for
help with innovative solutions to promote commuting efficiency.

For Commute Greener! images go to the Volvo Group Image
Gallery (http://icp.llr.se/CumulusE_Z/VolvoGroup_ImageGallery/Login2.jsp
) and type “Commute Greener” in the search field.

For information about Commute Greener! go to
http://www.CommuteGreener.com/ (http://www.commutegreener.com/)

April 18, 2011

For more information contact:

Jan Strandhede, Media relations manager, Volvo IT, Headquarters Sweden
Phone: +46-31-323-37-15
Email: jan.strandhede@volvo.com (jan.strandhede@volvo.com)

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