Sustain Mobility Framework Collaborative Paths to Sustainable Mobility

The transportation sector stands at a critical juncture in the global fight against climate change. Responsible for over 20% of global CO2 emissions, this sector demands urgent and collective action to mitigate climate risks and align with global sustainability goals. The TÜV SÜD IEEE “SustainMobility” initiative, running from January 2024 to December 2025, aims to address these challenges by fostering ecosystem-wide collaboration and introducing a holistic impact assessment framework for sustainable mobility systems. The Need for Collective Action: Despite the adoption of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), uncertainties persist regarding the achievement of CO2 reduction targets within desired timeframes. This situation necessitates a shift from individual company objectives to ecosystem-wide cooperation aimed at significantly reducing global climate risk. A holistic, SDG-based impact assessment approach that complements and harmonizes existing ad hoc initiatives, enabling systemic change within the mobility sector, was started by us. A landscape of stringent global regulations that have a major influence on their business models and technology designs is operated in by mobility companies. Standardized criteria and assessment guidelines to measure the impact of their investments in climate change are essential. Transformative change extends beyond technology alone; it encompasses ownership models, energy efficiency, and social considerations. Mobility is not considered a luxury; it is viewed as a fundamental human need and a cornerstone of economic systems. Embedded pilot projects within certified testbeds trusted by regulators can be used to validate options leveraging the suggested impact assessment framework for sustainable mobility systems. Without seamless integration, fragmented efforts and missed targets will be faced by the transport sector. The establishment of a consistent approach for assessing the impact of sustainability initiatives, prioritizing use cases, and facilitating the development of assessment tools to drive systemic change is sought by our proposed framework. The principal actors, including TÜV SÜD, research institutions, and representatives from the Global South, are brought together by IEEE in its role as a convenor. The establishment of a holistic impact assessment framework for sustainable mobility systems, which will integrate sustainable practices across the global transportation sector, is aimed at by this activity. Access to standardized impact assessment framework methods and tools to evaluate sustainable mobility systems while fostering clarity and consistency in how to measure value contributions will be offered by participation in the session. Engagement in research and development activities promotes innovation, market differentiation, and competitive advantage. However, limited resources of each contributing organization require alignment towards global sustainability goals, and bundling resources through a framework leads to a more effective outcome of sustainable initiatives. Establish a consistent approach for assessing the impact of sustainability initiatives Prioritize use cases and facilitate the development of assessment tools for systemic change. Foster ecosystem-wide and cross-sector collaboration Transform mobility and reduce global climate risk by meeting CO2 reduction targets on a net-zero pathway The proposed framework aims to standardize the evaluation of sustainability initiatives in the mobility sector, aligning with SDGs and focusing on key areas.