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Yutong Bus Unveils 'Net Zero Forest' Initiative

On Earth Day 2025, Yutong Bus, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Asia, announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The innovative initiative, named ‘Net Zero Forest’, signifies a commitment to plant one tree for every bus added to its fleet. This step not only aligns with their long-term sustainable development goals but also strengthens their corporate social responsibility framework focusing on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

Yutong's recent achievements from the previous year, such as planting over 36,000 trees in regions including China, Chile, and the United Kingdom, lay the groundwork for a bold target of planting 47,000 trees in 2025. This ten-year roadmap aspires to expand the company's reforestation efforts globally.

Innovative Collaboration and Local Impact

The ‘Net Zero Forest’ initiative aims to tackle climate change by intertwining the adoption of zero-emission buses with ecological restoration efforts, utilizing a dual carbon model. Each vehicle sale directly correlates to an environmental action, creating a transparent and sustainable value chain that unites customers, partners, and communities in collective climate efforts.

Jason Huang, the Global Brand Director of Yutong Bus, emphasized, "Sustainability goes beyond a mere goal for Yutong. It is ingrained in our DNA, demonstrated through our corporate commitment: Think Eco, Move Green. By linking each bus on the road to a measurable ecological impact, we can visualize the journey from vehicle production to carbon emission reduction."

For 2025, efforts will focus on regions facing pressing ecological challenges, tailoring solutions to meet local needs. Each project receives support from Yutong’s TEAM ZERO alliance, which includes over 40 global operators of new energy buses committed to promoting carbon neutrality. Their success relies on key innovations:

• - Dual Carbon Model: Merging clean transportation with strategic afforestation to lessen fossil fuel dependence while boosting natural carbon sinks.
• - Long-term Commitment: A decade-long roadmap to plant millions of trees, ensuring sustainable environmental and social impact.
• - Accountability Through Technology: Digital tracking tools, such as carbon footprint monitoring, are utilized to quantify emission reductions, guaranteeing data-driven optimization.

Yutong’s unwavering commitment to ecological leadership fosters its mission of reshaping global public transport through decarbonization and sustainability. Since 2021, Yutong has championed global climate action, showcasing zero-emission public transport solutions at COP26 in the UK. In 2023, their E12 electric bus received dual certification from both the Zemo Partnership and UTAC in the UK, verifying compliance with energy efficiency and carbon emission standards. The 2024 Green Mobility Week in Australia energized public engagement in low-carbon commuting solutions.

The ‘Net Zero Forest’ initiative builds on this rich legacy. Since its pilot in 2024, the program has yielded localized benefits by halting desertification in Gansu, revitalizing urban ecosystems in the UK, and rehabilitating climate-impacted forests in Chile. Beyond ecological advantages, the initiative promotes the creation of green jobs, supports policies favoring electrified public transport, and enhances Yutong's reputation as a pioneer in sustainability.

Discover more about the ‘Net Zero Forest’ green mobility solutions at Yutong’s website.