Scott Lane | The real impact of electric vehicles

Описание: In this video, Scott Lane, founder of Speeki, discusses the ongoing debate over whether electric vehicles (EVs) are truly more environmentally friendly than fossil fuel-powered cars. He highlights the key factor that determines their impact: the source of electricity used for charging.

Scott explains that in regions where electricity is primarily generated from renewable sources, EVs have a clear environmental advantage. However, in areas reliant on coal or natural gas, the benefits of EVs become less certain, and in some cases, traditional combustion engines may perform better in terms of overall emissions.

He emphasizes that the effectiveness of EVs as a sustainable solution depends on the energy mix of a given location. The conversation around EVs should not be limited to their direct emissions but must consider the broader energy infrastructure that supports them.

Scott Lane is a lawyer and technologist with over 25 years of leadership on ESG risk. He’s the founder and CEO of Speeki, a full-service ESG and sustainability reporting and management partner to large corporates.

He brings his record of delivery on ESG issues to Speeki to pioneer new technology-enabled solutions to ESG and sustainability issues that not only manage risk, but provide significant opportunities to advance operations, reputation, community engagement, and profitability.