Industry Drivers

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Population growth and urbanization is growing fast, resulting in the number of people living in cities rapidly increasing, according to the United Nations.

Urbanization

Population Growth &

TODAY

The current world's population
is
7.9 billion. 55% of the population lives in urban areas.

2030

The projected world's population
will be
8.5 billion.* 

2050

The projected world's population
will be
9.7 billion.* 

*According to a recent World Population Prospects report

The rise will result in a huge additional strain on existing infrastructure.

More people in the world means more people traveling. And more travel
often means more emissions, unless we invest in smarter, cleaner transport.

Emissions

Other

Rail

Shipping

of passenger emissions,
60% from international;
40% from domestic

81% passenger;
19% freight

Aviation

Includes trucks and lorries

Road (Freight)

Includes cars, motorcycles, buses and taxis

Road (Passenger)

2.2%

1%

10.6%

11.6%

29.4%

45.5%

of Transport Emissions
Come From Road Vehicles

74.5%

*Source: OurWorldinData.org

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Light Rail

is rail is considered a very environmentally sustainable transit option, helping to reduce air pollution, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.

CO2

is the primary driver for global climate change.

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PARTNERSHIPS
FOR THE
GOALS

DECENT WORK
& ECONOMIC GROWTH

ZERO
HUNGER

GOOD HEALTH &
WELL-BEING

QUALITY EDUCATION

GENDER
EQUALITY

CLEAN WATER & SANITATION

AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY

INDUSTRY,
INNOVATION &
INFRASTRUCTURE

PEACE, JUSTICE,
& STRONG INSTITUTIONS

REDUCED
INEQUALITIES

SUSTAINABLE
CITIES &
COMMUNITIES

RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION &
PRODUCTION

CLIMATE ACTION

LIFE BELOW
WATER

LIFE ON LAND

NO
POVERTY

These goals may be challenging, but they’re necessary to make a global impact. The best way we can meet them, and even exceed them, is by using all the latest technology at our disposal.

Goals

U.N. Sustainable Development 

The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, were adopted in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the plant, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

The past year or so has shown what we can achieve when forced to change.

Home

Working From

The pandemic forced people around the world to quickly
change how they work and interact with family and friends.

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