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GM Frontrunner in Climate Sustainability

GM Frontrunner in Climate Sustainability

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast


GM Frontrunner in Climate Sustainability

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A Chief Sustainability Officer’s job is to generate, provide, and initiate an organization’s policies and actions regarding sustainability. At General Motors, this task has been taken on by Kristen Siemen. As the CSO for GM, Kristen Siemen has direct insight and knowledge of the current direction, future plans, and their commitment to fighting climate change. In January 2021, GM committed itself to become carbon neutral in its products and operations by 2040 and eliminating tailpipe emissions by 2035. GM prides itself on being and becoming a frontrunner in climate sustainability and making a real difference to combat climate change. Their slogan is “EVerybody in.” GM is proudly dedicated to bringing electric vehicles to everyone. From luxury to commercial to standard markets, GM plans to make EVs affordable, comfortable, and sustainable for every driver. GM is excited to develop complete and total electric vehicles instead of just focusing on hybrids. The team believes this is the only way to make a significant difference and real change in the climate impact of vehicles. In this episode, Kristen Siemen explains GM's goals, directions, plans, and actions and how the company plans to continue its fight for climate and sustainability. Resources mentioned in the episode:  GM climate change equity plan 5 years ahead of schedule - 100% renewable energy  GM Renewable Energy Journal
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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