DUBAI: In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, a coalition of UAE corporations has publicly declared their intent to adopt and promote zero-emission vehicles as part of the 'Road2.0 powered by UACA' initiative. This declaration represents a pioneering effort to bolster the electric vehicle ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates, signaling strong corporate demand for environmentally friendly commercial transport solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the declaration calls upon stakeholders within the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to collaborate in accelerating the adoption of EVs across commercial fleets. The initiative, 'Road2.0,' is spearheaded by the UAE Alliance for Climate Action, an organization convened by Emirates Nature-WWF and endorsed by key UAE ministries. The initiative aims for a significant reduction in carbon emissions from commercial transport, targeting a 30 percent decarbonization by 2030 and full decarbonization by 2040. With support from companies such as talaba t and Unilever, the initiative is backed by 17 corporate signatories spanning various sectors, including logistics, retail, and fast-moving consumer goods. The signatories plan to introduce 90 commercial electric vehicles on UAE roads by the end of the year and aim to procure up to 6,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2030, with a potential scale-up to 20,000 by 2040. Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasized the readiness of the UAE for scalable EV implementation, supported by robust infrastructure developments. He noted that the initiative aligns with the ministry's objectives to increase the share of EVs on UAE roads to 50 percent by 2050. Mohammad Saeed Al Nuaimi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, highlighted the initiative's role in advancing the UAE's low-carbon economy and the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving environmental sustainability goals. The initiative supports th e UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy, which aims for comprehensive emission reduction across all domestic sectors. Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director-General of Emirates Nature-WWF, expressed the unique opportunity to transition to zero-emission vehicles, inviting more corporations to join the pledge and collaborate with key players in the EV ecosystem. Ahmed Kadous from Unilever, a leading force in the initiative's working group, underscored Unilever's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2039 and significant reductions in logistics carbon emissions by 2030. Highlighting recent strides in adding electric vehicles to their fleet, Kadous emphasized the importance of collective action through Road2.0 to transform the logistics environment.