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The mobility transition opportunity

The Global Mobility Transition,
Delivered Locally

The shift from traditional mobility choices to lower-carbon solutions, which we call the mobility transition, is unfolding at different speeds across the world. There is no one-size fits-all solution – it must be tailored to each market’s unique needs, infrastructure, and socio-economic context. As we look towards the future, we remain focused on our purpose: bringing mobility to the world’s communities, for today, tomorrow and for the better.

vehicle-ownership

Vehicle ownership creates significant value by connecting people to employment, healthcare, education and communities – opening up opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach, and enriching lives through greater access, inclusion and choice. As a result, mobility solutions have a multiplier effect: stimulating job creation, increasing productivity and enhancing social equity.

However, road transport remains accountable for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions – and personal passenger vehicles account for nearly half of that impact. In addition, we’re experiencing changing consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. As an industry, we must therefore continue to support a sustainable and long-lasting mobility transition, while addressing our own emissions.

At Inchcape, we recognise that the mobility transition is unfolding at different speeds across different markets. Globally, we operate in 40+ markets, which enables us to have a deep understanding of the differences across markets. While some are moving rapidly towards full electrification, others require a more phased approach — blending low- and zero-emission technologies in line with their unique contexts. Importantly, the automotive industry is rising to the challenge and today’s cars are significantly more fuel-efficient and emission-efficient than ever before, regardless of the powertrain, Inchcape proudly works with more than 60 OEM partners, enabling us to offer a broad range of vehicles across price points and technologies to address the diverse needs in each one of our markets.

In addition to diversifying vehicle offerings to include more low-emission and electric models, the automotive industry is also focused on reducing its environmental impact through ambitious emission reduction targets. At Inchcape, since 2019 we have made strong progress in reducing emissions across our operations and portfolio by driving emissions reductions and efficiencies across our value chain.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024

70 %

of our markets sell New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)

2.3 %

proportion of EVs sold vs 1.0% in 2023

6

new fully electric or NEV brands

37.5 %

reduction in our Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline

7.5 %

year-on-year reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions

46 %

reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 (on track)

Sustainability Framework

Our ambition is to accelerate the global mobility transition by delivering insights, enabling new technologies, and providing the most sustainable route to market through our Planet, People, Places and Practices pillars.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Enabling new technologies for the future of mobility

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Insights into Inchcape’s Sustainability practices and goals

2024 Sustainability Report

MAY 22, 2025

2024 Sustainability Report: The global mobility transition, delivered locally

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Inchcape Americas wins Reputation Performance Award for delivering exceptional customer experience

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